These Axial Mobile Steps are based on our standard heavy duty range of steps, with all the strength, but with narrow steps and 4 swivel castors. This gives them great manoeuvrability and makes them ideal to go down narrow spaces or aisles where access is tight.
On the standard steps, the wheels on the rear axle protrude beyond the steps for stability. These narrow aisle steps have the wheels mounted under the framework of the steps, which means they are suitable for racking with narrow aisles or tight spaces.
Note though, that they should not be used in open spaces as they are not as stable if the operative is leaning out. In order to improve stability, all our Axial Mobile Steps have tapering sides so the user is forced to stand over the centre line.
Our Axial range sports 4 swivel castors which enable the steps to rotate within their own footprint. These swivel castors can be raised so the steps frame bottoms out on the ground.
There are 2 lever brakes which disengage each pair of wheels. The levers are mounted within the structure of the steps so there is no additional width and have brightly colour handles for ease of use.
The mobile ladder is fitted with our industrial hi-grip step as standard, also a 100mm kick-plate and safety operating sticker. The top platform width of the steps is 400mm. The Axial warehouse step has a max width of 540mm, but we can offer the ladder in any custom size as required.
Mobile steps are painted as standard, or can be galvanized.
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We deliver axial mobile steps with FREE SHIPPING to mainland UK, excluding Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands and Islands. Please call for a delivery price to these regions. Prices do not include VAT.
We manufacture our axial mobile steps using prime steel and components at our factory in Kettering. Collection from our factory is possible - contact us for a discount if you wish to do this.
| Platform Height From Ground |
1000mm |
| Overall Width |
540mm |
| Length |
950mm |
| Overall Height |
2000mm |
| Bottom Step Size |
200mm x 460mm |
| Platform Size |
400mm x 400mm |
| Step Tread Depth |
200mm |
| Step Tread Vertical Spacing |
250mm |
| Weight |
50kg |
| Load Capacity |
300kg |
Standard White Polyurethane Wheels
As standard, our Axial Mobile Safety Steps are fitted with 4 x 100mm diameter polyurethane wheels housed in swivel castors. These wheels are hard wearing and robust to give a long life, with each rated to 150kg.
Optional Rubber Wheels
As an optional extra, we can fit rubber tyred wheels. These are the same size and of a similar load rating to the nylon wheels. Rubber has the advantage of being quieter when being rolled and slightly easier to push. They cannot though easily be skidded sideways.
Optional Extras
Warehouse Step Gates
A safety gate can be mounted at the base of the mobile steps to deter unauthorised use. The gate rotates through 270 degrees and fastens when open against the side of the mobile ladder.
Warehouse Step Basket
Handy general purpose wire basket which hooks over the top handrail of the mobile steps.
Safety Steps Standard Paint Finish
As standard, our mobile safety steps come painted, using a one coat primer/finish - Zinfos 700CT. This gives good adhesion to the steel with the primer for a long and robust life, and smart finished appearance with a 70% gloss level.
Safety Steps Galvanized Finish
As an optional extra, we are able to offer a galvanized mobile step finish. The galvanized mobile step is dip coated as a fully welded structure so retains its inherent strength and has no nuts & bolts which can loosen over time.
The galvanized zinc coating fully covers the mobile ladder protecting it from the detriments of the outside environment, especially important in external and coastal environments. It is equally useful in food preparation or scientific clean areas where it can be pressure washed regularly and there is no risk of paint flakes.
Standard Punched Steel Step Treads
As standard, our mobile safety steps are fitted with "punched and raised holes" step treads. These treads are highly slip resistant and also shed water off very efficiently.
The step treads are formed from 2mm mild steel and have 9 mm dia punched and 5 mm dia drainage holes in a square pattern. The 9mm holes are "raised" in such a way that the sharp edge of the hole is exposed which grips the sole of a shoe offering high levels of slip resistance. The step treads pass a 15mm ball bearing test - a standard test for steps and grid flooring. The punched and drainage holes give the profile an unsurpassed high strength to weight ratio.
These treads have been tested for slip resistance by the testing company Lucideon in their UKAS accredited testing laboratory. The "Pendulum Test" was originally developed for road surfaces but has grown to include all manner of surfaces such as supermarket floors or swimming pools.
Our step treads were rated as follows:
Dry test: 66 value - Extremely low
Wet test: 50 value - Low
More info on Slip testing and Ceram can be found by here Slip Resistance Testing
Other Treads available
As the mobile steps manufacturer, we can build the steps with whatever treads suit your requirement. This is not of course the cheapest solution. We offer a competitively priced range of standard mobile steps but acknowledge that sometimes price is not the critical factor, but rather design is.
Rubber Treads
Whilst we can make steps with rubber mats stuck on, we no longer offer them as a standard option. They offer no real benefit over the punched steel treads and over time, the glue will invariable fail... a corner lifts... gets caught... gets ripped off.
