If you make a living, by working on a dock, you recognize how important it is to have the best equipment. Your safety, and the safety of others working on the dock, depends on the quality of your equipment. Dock ladders simply consists of several, straight, steps, that are fixed to a dock or sea wall. On average, ladders have anywhere from 2-10 steps, in order to accommodate the various dock heights. Most dock ladders with hoop handles in order to make it easy to climb in and out
Dock ladders come in a variety of different models. Some are fixed, and some are removable.
You can remove a removable ladder without needing too many tools. By removing the ladder when it’s not being used, you can prevent unnecessary exposure to water. Dock ladders can normally take up to 200 pounds of weight. Some industrial dock ladders can take more, even up to 500 pounds.
Most are made from either aluminum, fiberglass, or stainless steel materials. Regardless of where you purchase your dock ladder from, make sure it can withstand both fresh water, and salt water, for long durations.
Mounting a dock ladder isn’t a complicated process. In order to mount it, you need to drill holes where it’s going to be installed. Next – secure it with bolts or welding. Make sure to check it regularly for signs of disintegration, especially since it’s in contact with water most of the time.