Mezzanine access ladders in standard and custom-made heights covering floors from 1310 mm to 4280 mm. The StockMaster Mezzalad climbs at a 60 to 70 degree stair-like angle with handrails on both sides and a safety gate at the upper floor, and stores flat against the wall when not in use. Delivered Australia-wide by an authorised StockMaster dealer.
Angle is the first thing to settle. AS 1657 groups fixed access by slope: stairways, step-type ladders at 60 to 70 degrees and rung ladders at 70 to 90 degrees. The difference is felt on every climb. A step-type ladder like the Mezzalad gives a forward-facing climb and descent, where a vertical rung ladder has you backing down over the edge, and a staircase is easier again but takes several times the floor space.
The second is the opening. Wherever a ladder meets the mezzanine, the gap in the edge protection needs guarding so it cannot be left open, which is why the Mezzalad pairs handrails on both sides with an upper-floor safety gate that keeps the perimeter railing intact.
The Mezzalad comes in standard heights and custom-made sizes covering floor heights between 1310 mm and 4280 mm. If stock rather than people is what goes up, a mezzanine goods lift does that job instead; many sites run one of each. Selection stays your call based on your own risk assessment. The datasheet on the product page carries the details, and we are happy to help you narrow down the options.
Frequently asked questions
What angle should a mezzanine ladder be?
AS 1657 classes fixed access by angle: stairways up to 45 degrees, step-type ladders at 60 to 70 degrees and rung ladders at 70 to 90 degrees. Step-type mezzanine ladders such as the Mezzalad sit in the 60 to 70 degree band, giving a forward-facing climb and descent rather than backing down vertical rungs. Which type suits your floor comes down to space, how often it is climbed and your own risk assessment.
Do I need a gate at the top of a mezzanine ladder?
The opening the ladder creates in the mezzanine edge protection needs to be guarded so it cannot be left open. The Mezzalad includes a safety gate at the upper floor level that keeps the perimeter railing intact.
What floor heights can a mezzanine ladder suit?
The Mezzalad covers floor-to-floor heights from 1310 mm to 4280 mm. Standard heights are listed on the product page and custom-made heights are quoted on request.
Should I choose a ladder or a goods lift for my mezzanine?
They solve different problems. A ladder moves people; a mezzanine goods lift moves stock so nobody climbs carrying anything. If both happen daily, many sites fit one of each.