Retractable Pit Ladder and Retractable Overhead Ladder

Retracta Ladder®

The market-leading retractable elevator pit ladder, engineered to fit tight clearances where traditional, stationary pit ladders won't work

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Retracta Ladder®

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The market leading Retracta Ladder®, the new SmartLadder™ and SmartGate Ladder™ all meet or exceed new 2022 Code requirements.
2-3/4" wall to outside of ladder when retracted for exceptionally tight car to hoistway clearance.
7" rung-to-wall when extended for full OSHA and A17.1/B44 compliance.
Replaces notch or pocket in the pit & hoistway wall as required for MRL elevators.
Enable access to overhead machines in MRLs where the reach is too far. The Overhead Retracta Ladder® can be used to reach the machine or a hoistway platform.
Electrical Protective Device per A17.1/B44 2.26.2.38 field wired in series with elevator stop switch or dedicated run to controller prevents elevator operation when ladder is extended, positive break N.C. contact, NEMA 4X (IP67) standard.
Traction Tread™ rungs, slip-resistant and self-cleaning for ideal multi-direction grip and exceptional strength.
Gas spring reduces force required to extend or retract ladder to less than 15 lbf (< 50 lbf code).
Pull pin with secure grip T-handle to extend & retract ladder and mechanically secure it in both positions.
OSHA Safety Yellow powder coat painted for optimal visual safety and rust protection.
Reversible installation with provisions to mount micro switch & pull pin assembly on either side.
4' (#RL48) thru 10' (#RL120) pit depths and 16" & 12” wide rungs are standard; 9" by custom order.
Works with new Divider Beam Kit™.
Modular design for ease of handling and reduced shipping cost.
Compliant with California Circular Letter E-1002 for modernization.
Retracta Ladder® is a Registered Trademark and has been awarded US Patent #8944211.
Made with pride in the USA.