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Hunter Ladders Hunter Ladders include fitted stabilisers and levellers for ultimate safety.
The Hunter Retrofit Stabilising System The Hunter Retrofit Stabilising System allows you to give your own ladders the same stability and features of the Hunter Ladders.
Ladder Staging Kits Ladder Staging Kits provide a convenient and cost effective option to traditional scaffold. LSD Staging Boards Staging Boards are all 600mm wide and available in a variety of lengths from 2m to 5m.
WorkMaster Work Platform WorkMaster Platform Ladders provide a safe high level access working platform for indoors and out.
The Ladder Step The Ladder Step is an individual work platform that takes the discomfort out of working on a ladder.
Roof Rack Ladder Clamps Ladder Roof Rack Clamps are the safest and easiest way to transport your ladders on your vehicle roof rack.
Ankalad Ladder Stabiliser The Ankalad Ladder Stabiliser secures your ladder and also turns your ladder into a free standing structure which is ideal for cutting hedges.
The LadderMax Stand Off The LadderMax is a practical solution to working safely with ladders. The simple to use fastening clamp is foolproof and incredibly tough.
The LSD Stand Off The LSD Stand Off has a couple of advantages over traditional stand offs as it can be used over downpipes, on corners and it has wheels as well.




Hunter Ladders

The entire range of HUNTER Ladders is the only range of ladders which are manufactured to the high specification demanded by the British Standard BS EN131 and are fully compliant with the Health and Safety Executive’s demanding HSE OC200/30 stability standards.

The Hunter Ladder
The Hunter Ladder
RESEARCH AND TESTING In 2000 the HSE commissioned Loughborough University to undertake detailed research into portable ladders and how they are used and how they fail. The result of their research, published in 2004, is available on the HSE Website http://www.hse.gov.uk/, document RR205. Their research led them to identify four potential failure modes
  • Base Slip
  • Loss of top contact
  • Top side slip
  • Flip
They also identified the Applied Load Point (ALP) and a Standard Load Vector (SLV – the direction in which load should be applied) and the actual loads required to simulate a ladder user approaching the point of “misuse”. They then produced a Workshop Test Procedure and a series of tests using the ALP and the SLV and the different loads needed to identify if a Device Augmented Ladder (DAL) passed these tests, in which case the ladder was deemed to be “effective”, and fit for use. For a ladder to be deemed “effective” it had to remain standing when subjected to all these tests. This is clearly defined in the WAHR 2005.

DEVELOPMENT

In order to better understand the Loughborough Workshop Test proposals Ladder Safety Devices constructed a nine metre high test rig (right) and carried out extensive empirical tests on various prototypes and was able to develop a system which does indeed prevent failure in all four of the modes identified by the Loughborough report and thus complies with the requirements of the HSE as detailed in the HSE Operational Circular OC200/30 issued on 4/11/05.

The result of that development is the range of HUNTER Ladders which is unique in being the only range of ladders which are manufactured to the high specification demanded by the British Standard BS EN131 and at the same time comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s equally demanding standards regarding stability, as defined in HSE OC200/30.
The Hunter Ladder



LEVELLER
Every HUNTER Ladder is fitted with an integral leveller in both of its The Hunter Ladder stiles, each one capable of providing an adjustment of 125mm (5”) in increments of 3mm (1/8”).
This will enable the ladder to be set up on a slope of 16 degrees – the steepest slope permitted by the HSE.
Adjustment is achieved very quickly by positioning the ladder, removing one of the locking pins, allowing the ladder to level itself, replacing the pin in the nearest visible hole (which is never more than 1.5mm (1/16”) away) and turning the pin to lock it.
The Hunter Ladder

BASE SLIP


The adjustable leveller sections have moulded feet which are made of specially formulated rubber designed to provide a very high level of grip on any substrate giving a level of resistance to base slip which complies with the HSE requirements and far exceeds that provided by standard ladder feet.

RESISTANCE TO SIDE SLIP AND FLIP

Every HUNTER Ladder has on each side a one The Hunter Ladder metre long stabilising bar which is clamped on below the bottom rung and hinges down to the ground. A telescopic strut which is attached at each arms centre point has 30 possible locking positions in increments of 12mm, to cater for uneven ground. These arms provide excellent lateral stability and complete resistance to “flip”. The Hunter Ladder

TOP SIDE SLIP


At the top of every HUNTER Ladder is a pair of wheels which are clamped to the ladder stiles. The rubber used in the “tyres” is of a special formulation which provides excellent grip on any substrate and gives excellent resistance to Top Side Slip. These wheels are also invaluable when running a ladder up a wall.
The Hunter Ladder


HUNTER LADDERS
With built in stabilisers and levellers
Prices include VAT and delivery

Please note that Hunter Ladders are not available for delivery to Northern Ireland,
Scottish Highlands, UK Islands or any offshore destination.
Product code No. of rungs Closed length (m) Extended length (m) Weight (kg) Our Price
HL225 2 x 8 2.50 4.20 15.00 £219.99
HL230 2 x 10 3.00 5.20 17.00 £239.99
HL235 2 x 12 3.50 6.20 20.00 £259.99
HL240 2 x 14 4.00 7.20 23.00 £299.99
HL325 3 x 8 2.50 6.00 21.50 £299.99
HL330 3 x 10 3.00 7.50 25.00 £339.99



The Hunter Retrofit Stabilising System

A similar degree of stability and safety can be added to your existing ladders by fitting the HUNTER Stabilising System.

This kit consists of the same wheels that are fitted to all HUNTER Ladders, the same stabilising arms but with a clamp for the top mounting instead of a bolted fixing, plus a pair of levellers which slide over the stile rather than being inside the stile.

The degree of stability is the same as in all HUNTER Ladders. The end product is equally user-friendly.

Fitting requires no drilling

Two kits are available, one with wheels, arms and levellers and one with wheels, arms and feet fitted with slip resistant rubber.
Only spanners are needed and these are supplied with every kit.

The Hunter Ladder

The Hunter Ladder
The Hunter Ladder


The Hunter Stabilising System
Retro-fit kits which fit any make of BS EN131 ladder
Prices inlude VAT and UK Mainland delivery
Product code No. of arms No. of wheels No. of levellers No. of safety feet Our Price
HLR01 2 2 2 0 £134.99
HLR02 2 2 0 2 £119.99


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Ladder Staging Kits

The LSD Ladder Staging System is designed to provide a safe, secure high level work platform (up to 7.5 metres high). It complies with all the relevant British Standards and will fit onto (and should only be used with) any BS EN131 trade quality ladder.

The equipment consists of a handed pair of support brackets that mount onto your ladder and are attached two rungs apart. Each support bracket has a telescopic strut, which enables the support arm to be made horizontal very quickly and locked into position.

There are four corner posts that are rapidly locked into place on the staging brackets using captive thumbscrews. The corner posts are fitted with U bolts and L bolts to accept the handrails and toe boards. Finally the Staging Board is mounted across the support brackets and locked into place using the captive L bolts.

The 4 metre and 5 metre boards need a Mid Board Post to support the hand rails.

To make life easier for our customers, we offer for sale complete kits of parts to erect a 2, 3, 4, or 5 metre staging system. These kits include brackets, posts, handrails, staging boards and erection tees. The customer must supply the toe board, normally a length of 6 x 1 timber.

It is recommended that the ANKALAD Ladder Stabiliser is used with all Staging Systems and these are available separately.

Ladders are not included.



LSD Ladder Staging System
Kits which fit any make of BS EN131 ladder
Prices inlude VAT and UK Mainland delivery

Product code Span Our Price
ST602 2 Metres £444.99
ST603 3 Metres £509.99
ST604 4 Metres £609.99
ST605 5 Metres £674.99
Please note that the Staging Kits are not available for delivery to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, UK Islands or any offshore destination.
LSD Staging System

LSD Staging System

LSD Staging System


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600mm Staging Boards

LSD Staging Boards have a Safe Working Load of 270Kg in accordance with the requirements of BS2037, evenly distributed over their length and are of welded alunimium construction. They are finished with "Rhino-board" boards with non slip work surfaces and are produced in lengths of 2, 3, 4, and 5 metres.


LSD Ladder Staging Boards
Prices inlude VAT and UK Mainland delivery

Product code Length Width Our Price
ST702 2 Metres 600mm £119.99
ST703 3 Metres 600mm £174.99
ST704 4 Metres 600mm £229.99
ST705 5 Metres 600mm £284.99
Please note that the Staging Boards are not available for delivery to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, UK Islands or any offshore destination.
LSD Staging Boards


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WorkMaster Platform Ladders

The WorkMaster range of platform ladders has been designed to work effectively and safely for those who need high access in the workplace, or in the garden and around the home. The platform itself is very stable and is made of "Rhinoboard" which is extremely durable and has a non-slip surface.

Each of the three models has four legs, which are individually adjustable over a range of 600mm in increments of 2mm, which allows it to cope easily with uneven ground. Each leg has a 130mm articulated foot which spreads the load and prevents it from sinking into soft ground.

The rungs are grooved to provide a non-slip surface and the position of the bottom "floating" rung is adjustable to take into account the required height of the platform.

Each WorkMaster is supplied fully assembled and folds flat for storage.

The WorkMaster range of ladders are built to a very high standard, using aluminium which makes them very strong yet also very light and easy to move around. They will not rust or corrode and need no maintenance.

The WorkMaster comes fully assembled and folds flat for storage and transport. The Height Extending Section which is available for each model, is easily assembled and requires no tools.
  •  Strong and light weight
  •  Comes fully assembled
  •  Works on uneven and sloping ground
  •  Folds flat when not in use
  •  Will not rust or corrode
  •  Guard rail around platform
  •  3 Year guarantee

The WorkMaster is available in three models:


The WorkMaster Compact

The WorkMaster Compact working platform, which is fully guarded, is adjustable in height from 2'6" (762mm)  to 4'6" (1370mm)  in increments of 1/8" (3mm) and because each leg is indivdually adjustable it will cope easily with uneven or sloping ground. A 4" (100mm) diameter "foot" on each leg spreads the load and prevents the leg from sinking into the ground.

The WorkMaster Compact provides a working (shoulder) height of 7’6" (2285mm) to 9'6" (2895mm). By simply adding the Height Extending Section, which is 2 feet high (600mm), a working height of 11'6" (3505mm) can be achieved.

WorkMaster Compact
Price: £329.99
Extending Section
 Price: £129.99
Please note that the WorkMaster Range is not available for delivery to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, UK Islands or any offshore destination.


The WorkMaster Classic

The WorkMaster Classic working platform, which is fully guarded, is adjustable in height from 4'6" (1370mm) to 6'6" (1980mm) in increments of 1/8" (3mm) and because each leg is indivdually adjustable it will cope easily with uneven or sloping ground. A 4" (100mm) diameter "foot" on each leg spreads the load and prevents the leg from sinking into the ground.

The WorkMaster Classic provides a working (shoulder) height of 9’6"  to 11'6". By simply adding the Height Extending Section, which is 3 feet (900mm) high, a working height of 14'6" (4,420mm) can be achieved.

WorkMaster Classic
Price: £364.99
Extending Section
 Price: £129.99
Please note that the WorkMaster Range is not available for delivery to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, UK Islands or any offshore destination.


The WorkMaster
Professional

The WorkMaster Professional working platform, which is fully guarded, is adjustable in height from 6'6" (1980mm) to 8'6" (2620mm) in increments of 1/8" (3mm) and because each leg is indivdually adjustable it will cope easily with uneven or sloping ground. A 4" (100mm) diameter "foot" on each leg spreads the load and prevents the leg from sinking into the ground.

The WorkMaster Professional provides a working (shoulder) height of 11’6" (3505mm) to 16'6". By simply adding the Height Extending Section, which is 3 feet (900mm) high, a working height of 16'6" (5m) can be achieved.

WorkMaster Professional
Price: £489.99
Extending Section
 Price: £129.99
Please note that the WorkMaster Range is not available for delivery to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, UK Islands or any offshore destination.


WorkMaster Professional



WorkMaster Classic



WorkMaster Professional fitted with Extending Section

WorkMaster Foot Assembly


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Ladder Step

Working for long periods on a ladder leads to aching painful feet and in many cases can cause permanent foot arch damage.

The Step fits ladders with a tread rise of between 250mm and 300mm in increments of 12mm. It's constructed from lightweight aluminium and features a secure checker plate pattern to stand on.

With body weight correctly positioned on the Step less strain is placed on the legs and lower back, retaining balance. This in turn reduces fatigue and stress, allowing the use of both hands to operate equipment safely.



Price: £39.99 (1/Pack)



Ladder Step

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Ladder Roof Rack Clamps

These ladder roof rack clamps can be used with any ladder and are a quick and very secure way of holding your ladders in place while in transit on your roof rack. They have unique hook-shaped ends for increased security. They are manufactured using aluminium and stainless steel to make them light, durable and corrosion free. No other clamps use stainless steel hooks, most use the more inferior zinc plated steel. With one set of clamps you can secure up to two three section ladders in place on your roof rack.

These clamps are the best quality and best design available at the best price!

  • Stainless Steel retaining hooks long enough for 2 x 3 section ladders 
  • Hooked ends for increased security 
  • Fantastic value and will last for years 
  • Corrosion free 
  • Easy and fast to use 
  • Lockable with padlocks (one heavy duty padlock supplied)



Roof Rack Clamps


Price: £19.99 (1/Pack)

Roof Rack Clamps
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The Ankalad Ladder Stabiliser

An Ankalad Ladder Stabiliser secures a ladder in much the same way as stabilisers secure a child's first bike.

Correctly positioned it's impossible for the ladder to slide down the wall or side over sideways due to over-reaching - which is the real killer and cause of 9 out of 10 accidents.

Ankalad weighs just 3.6kg (8lbs) and is built to a high quality using the finest materials, namely annodised aluminium, zinc plated steel, brass, stainless steel and nylon mouldings.
 

  •  Fits any wooden or aluminium ladder of 1, 2 or 3 sections
  •  Very high quality
  •  Extremely strong, yet very light
  •  Provides a safe reach of up to 26ft against a solid structure and up to 14ft free standing
  •  Folds away flat when not in use
  •  Adjustable telescopic legs with easy find locking buttons to cater for un-even ground
  •  Totally eliminates ladder 'bounce'
  •  Makes extending your ladder much easier
  •  Will TOTALLY stop your ladder from sliding down a wall or toppling sideways

 
A stabilised ladder is ideal for free standing use, which means that you can use your ladder just like a stepladder. The difference is that where a conventional stepladder is not safe on the uneven ground found in the garden, a stabilised ladder is perfectly suited to these conditions.

The wide base and huge range of adjustment, allows it to be used in safety on all types of terrain. Used this way it is possible to achieve a stable reach of up to 14 ft by standing at the point where the top mounting bracket meets the ladder (approximately 8 ft up the ladder).

This makes it a perfect tool for hedge cutting and tree prunning.

Ladder Stabiliser Four pairs of aircraft grade aluminium telescopic struts are connected, two each side. They can be pulled out from the stored position to form a triangle to each side of the ladder.

Each strut is adjustable in length by use of the easily operated locking buttons. The vertical struts give 15" of movement and the horizontal struts give 12".

Each strut can be adjusted independently, so allowing for use on uneven ground. Once fitted it takes about 30 seconds to put into position and can be put away even quicker, lying flat against the side of the ladder when not in use.

With the ladder against a solid structure, the Ankalad will give protection up to a safe reach of 26 feet.

Ankalad weighs just 3.6kg (8lbs) and is built to a quality - not down to a price - using the finest materials, namely anodised aluminium, zinc plated steel, brass, stainless steel and nylon mouldings.

Ankalad has a SAFE WORKING LOAD rating of 150kg.
 

Price: £99.99 (1/Pack)

Ankalad Ladder Stabiliser

Stabiliser Stored Flat

Ankalad Ladder Stabiliser

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The LadderMax
A Unique New Product

Haxnicks Laddermax No other product offers the advantages of the Laddermax.

The large, sturdy tray holds tools and materials exactly where they are needed.

The ergonomic position created by Laddermax allows easier access to a greater working area. Jobs can be carried out much more swiftly and with less risk.

There are many opportunities to save on cost and hassle of hired scaffolding or access towers. Laddermax creates enormous stability not usually achievable with Ladders.

A safe solution

Haxnicks Laddermax Working with ladders is notoriously dangerous with thousands of accidents occurring every year. Health and Safety officers and Insurance underwriters alike are looking for ways of minimizing risks. Laddermax is a practical solution to working safely with ladders. The simple to use fastening clamp is foolproof and incredibly tough.

An abundance of uses

Haxnicks Laddermax Fitting, cleaning and repairing gutters.
Without a Laddermax, carrying out work on gutters can be a tricky job. Either the ladder leans directly against the guttering, which can damage it, or the ladder leans against the wall below, which then requires a balancing act to access the gutter. With Laddermax, the task of cleaning out guttering couldn't be easier. The Laddermax is positioned directly in front of the gutter without even touching it, allowing direct access at the perfect height. From this position a long section of the gutter can be cleaned before needing to move the ladder along. Repairs and replacements can also be carried out without the need for scaffolding.

Haxnicks Laddermax Window cleaning
With Laddermax cleaning windows couldn't be simpler. Bucket and cleaning kit are held safely in the work tray, whilst the ladder is held directly in front of the window, allowing easy and comfortable access.

Haxnicks Laddermax Pruning
Pruning climbing plants can be a difficult task requiring agility and balance. Laddermax holds the ladder away from foliage, and enables the user to lean into the ladder to gain stability and greater manoeuvrability.

Roofing repairs
Laddermax allows easy access to eaves for carrying out repair work, and for fitting or painting soffit boards.


Warning: We do not recommend Laddermax for accessing roof ladders, and the user should not climb on or above Laddermax.

Haxnicks Laddermax Glazing and window repairs
Laddermax is the perfect workstation for fitting glass, puttying and painting windows, providing full access to the window at a comfortable distance from it.

Numerous other uses include:

  • Painting and plastering
  • Rendering, pointing and masonry repairs
  • Fitting Telephone, TV aerial, and electric cables
  • Fitting and repairing plumbing waste pipes and drain pipes.


Price: £39.99 (1/Pack)
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The Ladder Stand-Off

There are many stand-offs around but a couple of features make our stand-off unique:

  • Wheels that assist in running up the wall and stop sideways slip
  • A central vee-notch which enables the ladder to be used on corners

The stand-off is constructed of lightweight aluminium with zinc plated fixing and springs making it light and easy to use.

As with all our equipment the stand-off can be used in conjunction with our other products to provide a secure and safe working environment.

Ladder Stand Off Ladder Stand Off


Ladder Stand Off


Price: £39.99 (1/Pack)

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