Ladder -transformer with their hands

Ladder aluminum transformer - very handy and useful thing for the house, compact, multifunctional and easy to navigate.The most common variant of this device - a ladder 4x4 convertible.This mark, which consists of ladder 4 sections 4 in each step.These parts are moved independently of each other in any direction, depending on the need.

What a ladder-transformer can be used?

1. As classical ladder (ladder).
2. as facilities in the form of letter U (desktop with steps on both sides).
3. How sided stepladder.
4. in the form of a ladder with a curved edge.

What good folding ladder transformer?

1. It can be applied to irregularly shaped surfaces.
2. sections may change their position, allowing you to get into hard to reach places.
3. This ladder versatile and mobile.
4. transformed stepladder pretty reliable.
5. The assembled ladder-transformer compact, which facilitates its storage.

What to look for when choosing a ladder-transformer

1. Check fasteners and retaining clips.
2. Well, if steps are ribbed (this will save you from accidental drops).
3. Part ladders should have clear geometric contours.
4. Check structure for stability.
5. base must not ride on smooth flooring or leave a scratch on it.

classification of stairs, Transformers

1. Personal (for home use) ladder ladders transformers allow you to work at a height of 0.5 to 3 m.
2. Professional transformers ladder are made up of a large number of sections with a high level of strength.They are telescopic (sliding) and rollaway (components can be connected in any order).

The most important feature of professional-transformers stairs, unlike similar household is the value of the weight load, which is capable of withstanding design.The greatest value of this value is equal to 150 kg.These specialized ladders, are generally equipped with more durable fasteners and fixing parts, able to withstand a lot of weight, as well as a large number of sections which can have up to 10 steps.

Assistive devices for ladders, Transformers

Not many experts familiar with existing practical additions, invented and produced for the approximation of the ladder-transformer for a generic version.What can we say about the average statistical begins repairman amateur.So, get acquainted!

1. Extensions racks.Special parts are joined by means of screws in the rack ladder-transformer.Useful when conducting aerial work.
2. additional support.They improve the stability of the structure.Fastening of props is made using the same two screws and staples.
3. nozzles on legs.It can be a kind of rolls (for ease of movement of the structure) or nozzle with pointed ends (to ensure adhesion to the ground plane) or balancing rubber lining (anti-slip).All these make it possible to mount the ladder operation in different terrain conditions.
4. Details for mounting and holding of goods.Such high-strength steel components are located directly on the steps or at the junction of the uprights.These parts are designed to comfortably accommodate tools and other useful things inventory on hand at the worker.

Handling caution ladder-transformer

to action with stairs have not been injured, you should follow some rules of safe operation.

1. Before you climb a ladder, check its stability.
2. When working is higher than 1.3 m, use a safety belt.
3. Ask someone to insure you from the bottom.
4. Do not make a ladder on the steps of stairs.
5. Do not try to reach objects that are on the top of the stairs at a distance of 1 m bolee.
6. Do not use a ladder-transformer simultaneously with the welding, pneumatic and electrical equipment if you are working alone.

most popular manufacturers of ladders, Transformers

• KRAUSE;
• VIRA;
• Portuleiter;
• CCC "BEAM".

However, production of these popular brands is much more expensive than the products of unknown firms.Although the quality of these samples are often quite tolerable.That is, if you need a home ladder, not a ladder for use in hazardous locations, it is possible to give preference to cheaper products and less well-known brand.

If there is a hunting and a certain ability, it would be nice to build some semblance of a modular stairs independently.

How to build a ladder exclusive convertible with his own hands?

As a rule, all the work carried out within the home at a height of up to 3 meters, and, consequently, there is no urgent need to buy a large staircase in everyday life.A quite small and it can be done by yourself.

What you need to stock up?

• pipe of 2 mm thick steel: Ø = 30 mm, L = 2000 mm - 2 pcs;Ø = 30 mm, L = 1500 mm - 2 pcs;Ø = 30 mm, L = 330 mm - 9 pcs (on the steps);
• 22 sets M8h70 connecting bolts with nuts and washers;
• steel sheet 3 mm thick (30 mm x 1000 mm);
• drill and drill bits;
• wrenches.

manufacturing process

1. Take 2 meter tube, turn away from the 300 mm edge and drill the hole for the bolt.
2. Make 5 more of the same holes along the pipe 300 mm.
3. Repeat for the second and 2-meter and with two 1.5-meter pipes.
4. The preforms for step drill on both sides of the hole, stepping back from the edge of 15 mm.
5. cut two yoke of sheet steel, drill on both sides of the hole at a distance of 15 mm from the edges.
6. Bend clamp, giving it the shape of the pipe.
7. from the same sheet steel couplings make a closed shape.Their free ends welded or riveted better.Sleeves are located at the second step from the top.
8. Make holes in the ends of the 1.5-meter pipe, departing 15 mm from the edges.
9. Secure the clamps on the long pipes.
10. insert the ends of the 1.5-meter-long pipes with collars put on them.
11. Connect all the bolts.
12. Attach stage.
13. rubber nozzle wear on the legs.
14. Make hook 6 mm thick and 600 mm long.It is necessary to ensure that the two sides are not ladder slithered under the weight of a worker (you can buy ready-made in the hardware store).

As a basis we can take and other raw materials, not only steel.

materials from which to make a ladder

• wood;
• steel;
• aluminum;
• duralumin.

Make from the resulting double ladder straight ladder is very simple.To do this, remove the hook and lift the ladder part of the 1.5-meter pipe upwards, securing their clutches.

Making chair-transformer

The chair-transformer better ladder-transformer?

1. The assembled object serves as the chair and does not require special storage space.
2. easily converts into a small ladder.
3. lengths of ladder is enough to screw in a light bulb, or get a book from the shelf.
4. just made.

What you need to cook?

• sheet of wood thickness of 15-20 mm (suitable pine board or plywood);
• spin finish (paint, stain or varnish);
• 45 mm screws with countersunk heads;
• carpenter glue and PVA;
• jigsaw;
• loop Grand Piano - 400 mm.

manufacturing process

1. Cut wood 100h725 mm high feet (4 pcs) and progam 38h180 mm (2 pcs), 100h420 mm (2 pcs).
2. Now saw out side-bar: 120h345 mm (2 pcs), 105h345 mm (1 pc).
3. Cut the top step of 270h445 mm (1 pc).
4. Cut the parts to build a retractable steps:

• Middle legs 100h470 mm (4 pieces) and small legs 100h215 mm (2 pcs);
• progam 100h400 mm (2 pcs);
• stage 180h298 mm (2 pcs);
• side-bar rear 105h300 mm (1 pc);
• tsargi front 90h22 mm (3 pcs).

1. Slightly round off all corners of the details.
2. Drill holes for the mounting screws.
3. Perform trial assembly for the purpose of identifying existing defects and inaccuracies.
4. Correct defects, adjust details.
5. for final assembly using glue.Connect in turn: big feet and progam, upper and lower side-bar and step-seat.
6. Then fasten the middle legs with pronozhkami using front and rear drawer side.
7. Now attach little feet and steps.
8. Open the chair-stepladder varnish three times.

Depending on the available materials and your preferences, you can cover a chair convertible stain or paint, or decorate somehow different.Remember here that this product will not be hidden in the closet, but will remain in the mind, and therefore it should look like, respectively.