September 10, 2007
Sturdy Locking System
Ladders are useful for taking things that are placed in the unreachable or high areas like the rooftop, loft, beam and so on. However, before purchasing a ladder look out for the features, which makes it more user friendly. Some ladders may only elevate the user a few feet from the ground, while others provide access to a third story roof. There are different types of modern adjustable ladders, which provide everything from scaffolding to painting support.
Models Of Little Giant Ladder
The Little Giant ladders were initially classified as three different ladders on the basis of their capacity. The Type 1 has the capacity to hold 250 pounds, the Type 1A has the capacity to hold 300 pounds and the third Type 1AA, is currently discontinued. However, it had the capacity of 375 pounds. Wing Enterprise the manufacturer of Little Giant also offers ladders called Skyscraper for ceiling related work, Little Jumbo Safety Stepladder, Ultra Step, A-frame ladder. They also offer fiberglass ladders called "UltraLite".
Locking System
The Little Giant ladder is a multifunctional ladder unit comprised of an inner ladder unit assembly and two outer unit assemblies that telescope over the inner.
1. The inner ladder assembly has 2 locking center hinges that allow the entire ladder system to be used in the following configurations:
a. A-frame
b. Extension
c. Stairwell
d. Scaffolding trestles
e. Storage
2. The locking mechanism on the two outer assemblies of the ladder help to adjust the length of the outer telescoping sections. This lock tab assembly fits in any rung of the inner ladder, allowing foot-by-foot adjustment on either end of the ladder.
3. Hinges permit to alter the configuration and shape of the ladder.
The locking system of the Little Giant ladders are all patented and it is the flexibility of the locking system that made Little Giant a popular ladder.
Genuine Features of the Little Giant Ladder
1. Safety
The Little Giant ladder is the safest ladder designed. Its adjustable features enable the ladder to be used safely on stairs, ramps, curbs, and docks and even on uneven surfaces.
2. Versatility
When a single Little Giant ladder is bought, one gets a combination of 24 different ladders. This feature makes it a most versatile ladder system.
3. Strength
The Little Giant ladders are made of fiberglass or heavy-duty aluminum. So they are light but at the same time strong
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