Folded aluminum elevators (or A-shaped elevators) are a familiar and almost indispensable item in every family. Folding stairs are quite convenient in life when supporting house cleaning, electrical repair or arranging furniture at an elevation.
However, after a long time of use, the folding ladder is very likely to wear down and no longer of good quality, so housewives should check and consider some of the following notes:
Deformed and curved stairs
This is one of the clearest and most noticeable signs of danger that housewives need to pay attention to. The ladder frame is the main load-bearing part when used, so if one of the ladder's pillars is moked and bent, the load-bearing capacity of the folding ladder will become less strong.
Pay special attention to cracks, even small ones, that appear near the steps or nail-catching holes. Under the pressure of the user's weight, these cracks can suddenly spread and break, which will be dangerous for the family.
Joint and safe lock system
For A-shaped ladders, the main device is the joint cluster and safety lock at the top of the ladder to help the ladder be more reliable when used. If this system is rusty, jammed or loose, safety will not be guaranteed.
When opening the elevator, check the joint in the correct position. If the joint is loose, the opening angle cannot be fixed, or the locks are not automatically placed, the elevator can collapse again. Housewives should not repair the broken lock system or replace it completely.
The stairs are loose and shaken
The folding steps are often fixed to the frame with nails or welds. After a long time of use with constantly changing loads, these connection locations will gradually weaken.
Check by shaking each step by hand. If you detect any vibration, movement from the frame, or loose nails, you need to handle them immediately. Just a broken staircase or falling off the frame will bring uncontrollable dangers.
Recessed, cracked soles
Rubber soles are the part that comes into direct contact with the floor, playing a key role in preventing slides on the folding scale. Many families using A-shaped folding scales will be at risk of the rubber soles worn and cracked, causing a complete loss of Adhesiveness.
When housewives use it, the focus will change, making the ladder easily slide sideways, causing imbalance. This is one of the signs of increased safety and need for timely handling measures or new purchases.
