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Attic Ladders: The Columbus Series

Columbus ladders feature a unique concertina folding system, use minimal floor space, and are considered a design classic. The precise, high-quality workmanship, carefully tested safety features, stability, ease of operation and timeless design meet the most exacting standards.

Columbus Standard

Heavy duty concertina ladder in alloy with mounted box and laminated hate for commercial applications.

Key features and benefits:

  • German engineered to comply with strict DIN4570 European standards.
  • Heavy duty die-cast aluminium construction in lightweight alloy for strength, durability and reliability.
  • Range of height applications up to 4.3 metres.
  • Wide, deep grooved treads with gentle 65° angle for safe, easy climbing.
  • Wide 700mm opening hatch gives maximum access and fits space constraints.
  • Adjustable double heavy duty tension and control springs and hinges ensure safe, easy opening and closing.
  • Heavy duty 19mm laminated timber hatch frame for strength, sound and thermal insulation.
  • Strong, stable 200kg/step load capacity.
  • Handrail is standard for climbing stability.
  • Easiest ladder to open and operate.

Model

Opening

Floor-Ceiling
(No of treads)

Standout

Foldout

Standard 11

700 x 1200mm

Up to 3.09 mt (11)

1340-1460mm

1700mm

Standard 12

700 x 1200mm

Up to 3.39 mt (12)

1360-1490mm

1800mm

Standard 13

TBA

Up to 3.69 mt (13)

1380-1520mm

1900mm

Standard 14

TBA

Up to 3.99 mt (14)

1400-1550mm

2000mm

Standard 15

TBA

Up to 4.30 mt (15)

1420-1580mm

2100mm

Tread

Stile

Hatch

Casing

Materials

Alloy

Alloy

Laminated

Laminated

Dimensions

Tread

Stile

Packed

Casing

Depth

135mm

Concertina

1200mm/1450mm

1200mm/1450mm

Thickness

N/A

460mm

250mm

Width

350mm

700mm

700mm

Weight

43-60kg

Load capacity

200kg/tread

Columbus Elecktro

Heavy duty remote control operated concertina ladder in alloy with mounted box and laminated hatch.

Key features and benefits:

  • German engineered to comply with strict DIN4570 European standards.
  • Heavy duty die-cast aluminium construction in lightweight alloy and plated metal for strength, durability and reliability.
  • Automatic open and closing mechanism from above and below with the push of a button.
  • Height applications up to 3.2 metres.
  • Wide, deep grooved treads with gentle 65° angle for safe, easy climbing.
  • Wide 700mm opening gives maximum access and fits space constraints.
  • Adjustable triple heavy duty tension and control springs and hinges ensure safe, easy opening and closing.
  • Heavy duty 19mm laminated timber hatch frame for strength, sound and thermal insulation.
  • Strong, stable 200kg/step load capacity.
  • Handrail is standard for climbing stability, installed on either left or right side.
  • Manual override operation if power fails.

Model

Opening

Floor-Ceiling
(No of treads)

Standout

Foldout

Elektro 12

690 x 1400mm

Up to 3.39 mt (12)

1300-1500mm

1690mm

Elektro 13

TBA

Up to 3.69 mt (13)

TBA

TBA

Tread

Stile

Hatch

Casing

Materials

Alloy

Alloy

Laminated

Laminated

Dimensions

Tread

Stile

Packed

Casing

Depth

135mm

Concertina

1400mm

1400mm

Thickness

25mm

500mm

250mm

Width

300mm

700mm

700mm

Weight

86kg

Load capacity

200kg/tread

 

Columbus Junior

Multi-application, self contained heavy duty concertina ladder in alloy for domestic or commercial applications.

Key features and benefits:

  • German engineered to comply with strict DIN4570 European standards.
  • Heavy duty die-cast aluminium construction in lightweight alloy for strength, durability and reliability.
  • 3 height sizes for maximum convenience, height applications up to 3.09 metres.
  • Short standout and foldout for application in difficult or unusual situations.
  • Wide, deep grooved treads for safe, easy climbing.
  • Adapts to custom or existing openings.
  • Unique self-contained tension and control springs and hinges ensure safe, easy opening and closing.
  • Strong, stable 200kg/step load capacity..
  • Handrail is standard for climbing stability, installed on either left or right side.

NB: Does not come with box or hatch as standard.


Model

Opening
(A2 x A1)

Floor-Ceiling
(No of treads)

Standout

Foldout
(Minimum)

Junior 9

520 x 620mm

Up to 2.50 mt (9)

1100-1150mm

1100mm

Junior 10

520 x 670mm

Up to 2.79 mt (10)

1150-1650mm

1200mm

Junior 11

520 x 700mm

Up to 3.09 mt (11)

1250-1700mm

1300mm

Tread

Stile

Hatch

Casing

Materials

Alloy

Alloy

N/A

N/A

Dimensions

Tread

Stile

Packed

Casing

Depth

135mm

Concertina

600mm-750mm

1400mm

Thickness

N/A

600mm

250mm

Width

300mm

600mm

700m

Weight

40-49kg

Load capacity

200kg/tread

 

Alumin Series

A range of heavy duty concertina folding ladders in lightweight alloy for use in commercial and industrial areas where non-standard access is required, such as vertical walls, mezzanine levels, and through-the-roof applications.

Alumin Vertical

Heavy duty concertina folding ladder in lightweight alloy available for use in commercial vertical or mezzanine access applications.

Key features and benefits:

  • Heavy duty alloy construction.
  • 20mm laminated ceiling panel
  • Galvanised metal parts.
  • Plated adjustable balance springs.
  • Wide non-slip step treads and gentle 63° slope.
  • Moisture resistant 25mm laminated casing.
  • Generous sized ceiling openings.
  • Sizes to reach up to 3.66 metre ceiling floors or openings.
  • Safety handrail can be fitted to either side.
  • Completely assembled from factory.


Alumin Vertical

 


Model

Opening

Floor to Floor (C)
(No of treads)

Standout (F)

Foldout (E)

Verical 300

690 X 1200mm

Up to 3.00 mt (11)

1600mm

1900mm

Vertical 320

690 X 1200mm

Up to 3.20 mt (12)

1750mm

2000mm

Vertical 366

690 X 1200mm

Up to 3.66 mt (13)

1900mm

2200mm

Tread

Stile

Hatch

Casing

Materials

Alloy

Alloy

Laminated

Laminated

Dimensions

Tread

Stile

Packed

Casing

Depth

135mm

Concertina

1200mm/1450mm

1195mm/1440mm

Thickness

25mm

460mm

250mm

Width

350mm

700mm

700mm

Weight

59-63kg

Load capacity

710kg spread load


Alumin Flat Roof

Heavy duty concertina folding ladder in lightweight alloy available for use in commercial through-the-roof applications.

Key features and benefits

  • Heavy duty alloy construction.
  • 20mm laminated ceiling panel.
  • Galvanised metal parts.
  • Plated adjustable balance springs.
  • Wide non-slip step treads and gentle 63° slope.
  • Moisture resistant 25mm laminated casing.
  • Generous sized ceiling openings.
  • Sizes to reach up to 3.66 metre ceilings.
  • Safety handrail can be fitted to either side.
  • Galvanised right hand opening external hatch.
  • Top hatch comes with lockable pad-bolt.
  • Custom flashings required to install unit.
  • Completely assembled from factory


Alumin Flat Roof


Model

Opening
(A2 x A1)

Floor-Ceiling (C)
(No of treads)

Standout (F)

Foldout (E)

Flat roof 300

690 x 1400mm

Up to 3.00 mt (11)

1600mm

1900mm

Flat roof 320

690 x 1400mm

Up to 3.20 mt (12)

1750mm

2000mm

Flat roof 366

690 x 1400

Up to 3.66 mt (13)

1900mm

2200mm

Tread

Stile

Hatch

Casing

Materials

Alloy

Alloy

Laminated

Laminated

Dimensions

Tread

Stile

Packed

Casing

Depth

135mm

Concertina

1400mm

1195mm

Thickness

25mm

540mm

500mm

Width

350mm

700mm

700m

Weight

81-85kg

Load capacity

710kg spread load