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Q: What sets MWE ladders apart?
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MWE ladders are designed and made in Germany. Expect precise, high-quality craftsmanship. All ladder features are a result of factory-tested engineering.
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Each model fits your installation. You don’t have to modify the project— customize the ladder to your space.
LEANING LADDERS : No need for mounted rails; simply lean on shelves, cabinets or walls.
HOOK LADDERS : For multiple locations; easily move from one wall to another, or use in multiple rooms.
ROLLING LADDERS : The most classic option; glide quietly on a solid rail.
VARIO LADDERS : An MWE exclusive solution; glide effortlessly around curved rails; accommodating entire rooms without lifting the ladder.
TANGEN LADDERS : All the benefits of the rolling ladders in an elegantly taller model; reach higher with grace.
INDUSTRIAL LADDERS : A blue collar version of the rolling ladder, designed wider with larger features.
LADDER KIT : Retrofit any ladder with MWE technology.
ALPHA STEP : The first step stool you won’t try to hide; this 2 step stool offers an attractive boost.
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No ladder is the same — MWE custom ladders means exactly that: select the features and finishes that best suit your project.
Stringers
Ladder Finish Selections
SATIN STAINLESS STEELLadder Tread Selections
STEPS/TREADS OR RUNGS Accessories
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Every MWE product is tested for durability and safety. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to keep your project beautiful and, above all, safe.
17.5mm (11/16”)
22.5mm (7/8”)
27.5mm (1-1/16”)
32.5mm (1-1/4”)
37.5mm (1-1/2”)
42.5mm (1-11/16”)
47.5mm (1-7/8”)
52.5mm (2-1/16”)
Custom Mount Positions
Rails are mounted with different projection lengths to suit door thickness and trim.
Ø25mm (1”) solid stainless steel rail. Custom length; rails at or above 2400mm (94-1/2”) are supplied in segments
Ø25mm (1”) solid stainless steel rails are supplied pre-drilled for wall mounts approximately every 500mm (19-11/16"). Custom drawings are provided for approval prior to production.
Each wall mount includes one rosette, one wood lag or machine bolt with appropriate expansion anchor, and one projection sleeve.
Decorative hex-head screws, supplied with metric Allen wrench. Specify Ø50mm (1-15/16”) or Ø60mm (2-3/8”) by purchase order.
Custom Length
Rail connectors allow multiple rails to be pieced together onsite quickly and securely using set screws. Connection points are virtually invisible thanks to MWE’s rail production, which finishes and produces rails whole and then divides them with precision CNC machining for seamless, high-quality joins.
Weight Chart
Selection of steps vs. rungs can often be solved by considering the weight of the ladder. Ladder models that require lifting such as the leaning SL.6000 or Hook SL.6001 may be better suited to have smaller lighter weight rungs. Rolling, Vario, Tangen and Industrial don’t require users to lift so steps would be more appropriate.
Premium QUALITY
Made of V2A (304 grade) stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and long-lasting durability. Carefully designed and precision-manufactured in Germany to exacting quality standards.
Available in a variety of beautiful jewelry quality finishes
Right Angles
Hook ladders are unique in that they enable you to take a single ladder and use it on multiple rails, whether those rails run along the same wall, on perpendicular walls, or even in different rooms. Corner connectors let separate rails read as one continuous rail while providing installers with the flexibility they need. This adjustable elbow rotates smoothly to accommodate angled connections with ease.
Download Spec (PDF)
Accessorize
Customize the look of mounted rails by allowing them to extend into a front-end mount. The absence of a visible rail edge delivers a finished, seamless appearance that can only be achieved through exacting precision.
Download Spec (PDF)
Starting from the bottom UP
Suitable for any telescoping ladder model. Base wheels lock with as little as 40 lbs (about 18 kg) of weight, providing secure stability with minimal force. Adjustable — the base can be easily swapped out for the standard fixed feet to suit different job needs. The wheel material is supple amber color rubber; chosen to avoid marking floors.
Specify base wheels on models SL.6003, SL.6005, SL.6008 only
Download Instructions (PDF)
Fixed Base SL.6061
Base Wheels SL.6064
Stringers
MWE has designed two major design features to allow you to transform any ladder model into exactly the style that works for your space.
ROUND STRINGERS (Klassik “classic”) Ø30mm (1-3/16”) stainless steel tube.
SQUARE STRINGERS (Akzent “accent”) 20x30mm (13/16”x1-3/16”) rectangular stainless steel tube.
All ladder parts — safety side rails, base wheels, and steps — will use the same selection unless specified otherwise.
Telescoping
Rolling (SL.6003), Vario (SL.6005) and Tangen (SL.6008) ladders all share the ability to telescope. This means they can go from a 10° angle when in use to a 0° angle to stow.
This features allows ladders to be concealed in a pocket or just out of the way when not in use.
Safety First
side rails are designed to reduce the amount of flexing experienced while ascending a ladder. The taller a ladder the more flexing is possible.
Safety side rails should be considered on all ladders and are required for ladders at or above 3000mm (118-1/8”) center rail height above finished floor.
DEPTH : with Safety Side Rails > 6-1/2" (165mm) | without Safety Side Rails > 3-1/8" (80mm)
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Use of ladders is at the owner’s risk. Ladders are intended for moderate to light use, and the user should always use caution. Customers should refer to their quote/sales order for further instruction regarding secure installation and use. Better Building Hardware does not accept any responsibility for any damage resulting from noncompliance with manufacturer recommendations. Additionally, Better Building Hardware does not accept any responsibility for any damage resulting from normal use of any ladder product or component.
Manufacturer Requirements
Safety side rails should be considered on all ladders and are required for ladders at or above 3000mm (118-1/8”) center rail height above finished floor
Loft applications require handles/grab bars installed to aid in existing and entering the ladder (handles/grab bars may be supplied by others)
Solid blocking is required for mounting of the rail, spacing of wall mounts is to be within 900mm (35-7/16”)
Ladder Finish Selections
Ladder Tread Selections
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![MWE LADDER TREAD STEP WOOD]()
AKZENT
80mm (3-1/8”) Wide
Treads and Rungs are NOT interchangeable post production
Select from Wood Finishes
$260 - $520 ea.
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![MWE LADDER TREAD SL.6070.AK POWDER COATED RAL COLOR]()
SL.6070.AK (POWDER COATED)
80mm (3-1/8”) Wide
Treads and Rungs are NOT interchangeable post production
Specify: RAL Classic Codes (ex. 9005)
$260 ea.
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![MWE LADDER TREAD SL.6013.AK SATIN STAINLESS STEEL]()
SL.6013.AK
80mm (3-1/8”) Wide
Treads and Rungs are NOT interchangeable
$238 ea.
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![MWE LADDER RUNG STEP SL.6011.AK]()
SL.6011.AK
20mm (13/16”) Sq.
Treads and Rungs are NOT interchangeable post production
$133 ea.
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![MWE Custom ladder options]()
KLASSIK
80mm (3-1/8”) Wide
Treads and Rungs are NOT interchangeable post production
Select from Wood Finishes
$260 - $520 ea.
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![MWE Custom ladder options]()
SL.6070.KL (POWDER COATED)
80mm (3-1/8”) Wide
Treads and Rungs are NOT interchangeable post production
Specify RAL Classic Codes (ex. 9005)
$323
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![MWE Custom ladder options]()
SL.6013.KL
80mm (3-1/8”) Wide
Treads and Rungs are NOT interchangeable post production
$298 ea.
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![MWE Custom ladder options]()
SL.6011.KL
Ø13/16
Treads and Rungs are NOT interchangeable post production
$110 ea.
Wood Tread Finishes
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![MWE hook ladder]()
Teak | SL.6017.T
Clear Lacquered Finish
$425 ea.
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![Close-up of a wooden surface with light-colored grain.]()
Beech | SL.6016.B
Clear Lacquered Finish
$260 ea.
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![Plain light wood surface]()
Maple | SL.6015.A
Clear Lacquered Finish
$260 ea.
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![Close-up of a light wood surface with visible grain and texture.]()
White Oak | SL.6016.E
Clear Lacquered Finish
$260 ea.
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![Close-up of a wooden surface.]()
Chestnut | SL.6017.K
Clear Lacquered Finish
$460 ea.
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![Close-up of a wooden surface with a natural grain pattern]()
Cherry | SL.6016.K
Clear Lacquered Finish
$390 ea.
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![Close-up of a wooden surface or tabletop.]()
Walnut | SL.6018.N
Clear Lacquered Finish
$390 ea.
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![Close-up of a wood surface with dark and light brown grain patterns.]()
Zebrano | SL.6015.Z
Clear Lacquered Finish
$460 ea.
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![A close-up of a dark wooden surface.]()
Wenge | SL.6016.W
Clear Lacquered Finish
$520 ea.
Ladder Style
AKZENT
SQUARE STRINGERS (Akzent “accent”) 20x30mm (13/16”x1-3/16”) rectangular stainless steel tube.
Ladder Style
KLASSIK
ROUND STRINGERS (Klassik “classic”) Ø30mm (1-3/16”) stainless steel tube.
