Flexible Sided Ladders have rigid rungs and flexible sides - normally made from polyester or wire rope. This allows suspension from a fixed point rather than leaned against a structure and also allows the ladder to be rolled for transport or storage - they weigh much less than a rigid sided ladder of similar length and can be used in confined locations where conventional ladders could not be deployed. Originally developed for cavers, Lyon Flexible Sided Ladders are now widely used in:
-Events rigging -Theatre -Confined space silo access -Manhole and sewer access -Marine/pleasure boats -Military -Climbing walls
And many other applications.
Galvanised steel wire rope : Used on regular ladders (4mm) and lightweight ladders (3mm), ideal for high strength and durability. 3mm ladders are recommended for occasional use, 4mm for frequent use.
General purpose ladders, for applications such as manhole entry, access to lighting truss and sport caving. Made from aluminium alloy rungs and flexible wire rope sides, Compact ladders are 150mm wide (wide enough for one foot) and are ideal when you need to keep weight down without reducing loading capacity. Compact ladders come in three versions:
Compact Regular – the most popular style – durable and versatile. Recommended for frequent use. Uses 4mm wire. Compact Lightweight – for situations where weight is more important than durability. Only recommended for infrequent use. Uses 3mm wire.
Compact Speleo - designed for cavers where a ladder with simplified c-link joining is preferred.
Lyon make ladders of either 5m or 10m lengths but can make longer on request. If ladders will be de-rigged for transport or storage, or if there is a risk of damage, it is usually better to join several shorter lengths rather than use one continuous unit. By selecting one of the connecting options it is possible to make a continuous ladder with even rung spacing across the joints.
Connection Options -If two or more ladders are to be joined, use of one of the following connection methods will ensure that spacing between rungs is consistent across the join.
Swaged eyelets only - Unless specified, ladders will be supplied with a swaged eyelet on the end of each side wire. They can then be connected with a removable Maillon Rapide.
Fixed C-links - Only fitted to Speleo Ladders, permanently fixed to the ladder during manufacture to prevent loss.
-Easy to connect together, even with cold wet hands -Lightweight for sport caving use only -For use on Speleo ladders only
Eyelet Maillon Rapides - Lightweight screw-link connectors with high strength. Permanently fixed to the ladder during manufacture to prevent loss. Request at the time of ordering as these cannot be fitted after manufacture. Ideal for industrial use, can be used on many types of anchor
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