Material Composition | Office maintenance, outdoor storage | Industry Standard: Steel (ASTM A36) Our Base: Aluminum 6061-T6 (ISO 9001) Our Advanced: Aluminum + Fiberglass Reinforced (EN 131) | ▲ Lighter than steel (Our Base: 20% lighter) ▲ Corrosion-resistant (Our Advanced: 30% stronger) | Steel (heavy for frequent movement) Advanced: Slightly higher cost |
Portability & Storage | Limited-space offices, frequent relocation | Industry Standard: Fixed-height, non-folding (OSHA 1910.23) Our Base: Folds to 18" x 6" (ISO 9001) Our Advanced: Telescopes + folds (ASTM F1108) | ▲ 70% smaller storage footprint (Base) ▲ Compact for elevator transport (Advanced) | Base: Requires manual folding steps Advanced: Slightly bulkier than Base |
Load Capacity | Heavy-duty office tasks (e.g., HVAC access) | Industry Standard: 250 lbs (OSHA) Our Base: 300 lbs (ANSI A14.5) Our Advanced: 350 lbs (EN 131) | ▲ 20% higher load than industry (Base) ▲ Supports 40% more weight (Advanced) | Base: Not rated for industrial use Advanced: Heavier to carry |
Safety Features | High-risk tasks (e.g., electrical work) | Industry Standard: Basic non-slip steps (ASTM F1917) Our Base: Non-slip feet + anti-slip steps (ISO 3127) Our Advanced: Auto-locking joints + stabilizer bar (ANSI A14.3) | ▲ 30% fewer slip incidents (Base) ▲ 50% reduced tipping risk (Advanced) | Base: No stabilizer for uneven surfaces Advanced: Requires setup time |
Versatility | Multi-tasking (e.g., shelving + window cleaning) | Industry Standard: Single configuration (straight ladder) Our Base: Foldable into step ladder (ASTM F1108) Our Advanced: Telescoping + 4 configurations (EN 131) | ▲ 3x more uses per ladder (Advanced) ▲ Fits narrow office corridors (Base) | Base: Limited to 2 positions Advanced: Complex assembly |
Noise Level | Quiet environments (e.g., libraries) | Industry Standard: 52 dBA (steel clatter) Our Base: 43 dBA (aluminum) Our Advanced: 38 dBA (dampened joints) | ▲ 17% quieter than steel (Base) ▲ Quieter than whisper (Advanced) | Base: Slight creaking when extended Advanced: Adds 0.5 lbs weight |