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
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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.
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| Model |
Opening |
Floor-Ceiling
(No of treads) |
Standout |
Foldout
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Standard
11 |
700 x 1200mm
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Up to 3.09
mt (11) |
1340-1460mm
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1700mm
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Standard
12 |
700 x 1200mm
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Up to 3.39
mt (12) |
1360-1490mm |
1800mm |
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Standard
13 |
TBA |
Up to 3.69
mt (13) |
1380-1520mm |
1900mm |
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Standard 14 |
TBA |
Up to 3.99 mt (14)
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1400-1550mm |
2000mm |
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Standard
15 |
TBA |
Up to 4.30
mt (15) |
1420-1580mm |
2100mm |
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Tread |
Stile
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Hatch
|
Casing
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Materials |
Alloy |
Alloy |
Laminated |
Laminated |
| Dimensions
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Tread |
Stile
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Packed
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Casing
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Depth |
135mm |
Concertina |
1200mm/1450mm |
1200mm/1450mm |
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Thickness |
N/A |
460mm |
250mm |
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Width |
350mm |
700mm |
700mm |
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Weight |
43-60kg |
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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.
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Model
|
Opening |
Floor-Ceiling
(No of treads) |
Standout
|
Foldout
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Elektro 12 |
690 x 1400mm |
Up to 3.39 mt (12) |
1300-1500mm |
1690mm |
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Elektro 13
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TBA |
Up to 3.69 mt (13) |
TBA |
TBA |
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Tread |
Stile
|
Hatch
|
Casing
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Materials |
Alloy |
Alloy |
Laminated |
Laminated |
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Dimensions
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Tread |
Stile
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Packed
|
Casing
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Depth |
135mm |
Concertina |
1400mm |
1400mm |
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Thickness |
25mm |
500mm |
250mm |
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Width |
300mm |
700mm |
700mm |
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Weight |
86kg |
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Load capacity
|
200kg/tread |
Columbus Junior
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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. |
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Model |
Opening (A2 x A1) |
Floor-Ceiling
(No of treads) |
Standout
|
Foldout
(Minimum) |
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Junior 9 |
520 x 620mm |
Up to 2.50 mt (9) |
1100-1150mm |
1100mm |
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Junior 10 |
520 x 670mm |
Up to 2.79 mt (10) |
1150-1650mm |
1200mm |
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Junior 11 |
520 x 700mm |
Up to 3.09 mt (11) |
1250-1700mm |
1300mm |
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Tread |
Stile |
Hatch |
Casing |
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Materials |
Alloy |
Alloy |
N/A |
N/A |
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Dimensions |
Tread |
Stile |
Packed |
Casing |
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Depth |
135mm |
Concertina |
600mm-750mm |
1400mm |
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Thickness |
N/A |
600mm |
250mm |
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Width |
300mm |
600mm |
700m |
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Weight |
40-49kg |
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Load capacity |
200kg/tread |
Alumin Series
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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.
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Alumin Vertical
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Model
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Opening |
Floor to Floor (C)
(No of treads) |
Standout (F)
|
Foldout (E)
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Verical 300 |
690 X 1200mm |
Up to 3.00 mt (11) |
1600mm |
1900mm |
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Vertical 320 |
690 X 1200mm |
Up to 3.20 mt (12) |
1750mm |
2000mm |
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Vertical 366 |
690 X 1200mm |
Up to 3.66 mt (13) |
1900mm |
2200mm |
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Tread |
Stile |
Hatch |
Casing |
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Materials |
Alloy |
Alloy |
Laminated |
Laminated |
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Dimensions |
Tread |
Stile |
Packed |
Casing |
|
Depth |
135mm |
Concertina |
1200mm/1450mm |
1195mm/1440mm |
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Thickness |
25mm |
460mm |
250mm |
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Width |
350mm |
700mm |
700mm |
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Weight |
59-63kg |
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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
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Alumin Flat Roof
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Model |
Opening
(A2 x A1) |
Floor-Ceiling (C)
(No of treads) |
Standout (F)
|
Foldout (E)
|
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Flat roof 300
|
690 x 1400mm |
Up to 3.00 mt (11) |
1600mm |
1900mm |
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Flat roof 320
|
690 x 1400mm |
Up to 3.20 mt (12) |
1750mm |
2000mm |
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Flat roof 366
|
690 x 1400 |
Up to 3.66 mt (13) |
1900mm |
2200mm |
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Tread |
Stile |
Hatch |
Casing |
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Materials |
Alloy |
Alloy |
Laminated |
Laminated |
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Dimensions
|
Tread |
Stile |
Packed |
Casing |
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Depth |
135mm |
Concertina |
1400mm |
1195mm |
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Thickness |
25mm |
540mm |
500mm |
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Width |
350mm |
700mm |
700m |
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Weight |
81-85kg |
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Load capacity
|
710kg spread load |
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