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50° Walk-Down Rolling Industrial Steel Safety Ladders

50° Walk-Down Rolling Industrial Steel Safety Ladder

The 50° Walk-Down Rolling Industrial Steel Safety Ladder is the go-to solution when your team needs frequent, comfortable access to elevated shelving, racks, and equipment, without the strain and risk of steep climbing. The 50-degree climbing angle delivers a more natural walk-down feel, making it ideal for high-traffic operations like picking, restocking, and routine maintenance.

Built for industrial use, these ladders combine strong steel construction with the convenience of rolling mobility, so workers can reposition quickly between aisles and workstations. That means less time moving equipment, fewer awkward reaches, and a safer, more efficient workflow overall.

If your facility relies on elevated storage or overhead servicing, this ladder is an easy upgrade: stable access where you need it, fast movement when you don't, and a pitch designed for repeated daily use.


Selecting the Right Type:

♦ Environment: choose Expanded Metal or Grip Strut/Serrated Grating treads for dirty or wet warehouse conditions, or Abrasive Mat and Perforated treads for cleaner office and retail settings.
♦ Duty rating: choose an H.D. (Heavy Duty) model for the highest capacity and most demanding daily use.
♦ Brand: choose Cotterman for expanded metal or grip strut options, or Ballymore for the widest range of tread types.


Where Commonly Used:

♦ Warehouses and Distribution Centers: The 50-degree angle supports high-traffic picking and restocking.
♦ Wet or Washdown Facilities: Serrated grating and grip strut treads maintain traction in slick conditions.
♦ Retail Stockrooms and Offices: Abrasive mat and perforated treads suit cleaner environments.
♦ Overhead Servicing and Maintenance: The comfortable walk-down pitch suits repeated daily use.


CustomMHS carries the full line of Cotterman and Ballymore 50° rolling safety ladders, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.

 

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Cotterman 50° Ladders, 2600 Series, Expanded Metal Treads

Self-cleaning expanded metal design suits high-traffic warehouse picking and restocking.

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Cotterman 50° Ladders, 1200 & 1700 Series, Expanded Metal Treads

Alternate frame series with the same slip-resistant expanded metal treads.

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Ballymore 50° Ladders, SW-Series, Expanded Metal Treads

SW-Series frame paired with slip-resistant, self-cleaning expanded metal treads.

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Ballymore H.D. 50° Ladders, HDS-Series, Expanded Metal Treads

Heavy-duty HDS-Series frame for the highest capacity and most demanding daily use.

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Ballymore 50° Ladders, SW-Series, Abrasive Mat Treads

Non-slip abrasive surface suited for cleaner office and retail environments.

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Ballymore 50° Ladders, HDS-Series, Abrasive Mat Treads

Heavy-duty frame combined with non-slip abrasive mat treads.

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Ballymore 50° Ladders, SW-Series, Perforated Treads

Perforated tread design suited for retail and storeroom applications.

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Cotterman 50° Ladders, 2600 Series, Grip Strut Treads

Maximum slip resistance with self-cleaning, flow-through grip strut construction.

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Cotterman 50° Ladders, 1200 & 1700 Series, Grip Strut Treads

Alternate frame series with the same maximum-slip-resistance grip strut treads.

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Ballymore 50° Ladders, SW-Series, Serrated Grating Treads

SW-Series frame with peak slip resistance for wet, slippery conditions.

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Ballymore H.D. 50° Ladders, HDS-Series, Serrated Grating Treads

Heavy-duty frame combined with maximum slip-resistant serrated grating.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does the 50 degree climbing angle mean?
The 50 degree pitch describes how far the ladder leans back from vertical. A shallower angle than a standard steep ladder produces a walk-down feel on descent, so a worker steps down naturally instead of turning around and climbing backward. That difference matters most in picking and restocking work, where someone goes up and down repeatedly through a shift. CustomMHS carries the full line of Cotterman and Ballymore 50 degree rolling safety ladders, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.
Which tread type should I choose?
Match the tread to floor conditions. Expanded metal and grip strut or serrated grating treads suit dirty and wet warehouse environments, since both are self-cleaning designs that let debris and liquid fall through rather than accumulating underfoot. Abrasive mat and perforated treads suit cleaner office, retail, and storeroom settings where dirt levels stay low.
How do I decide between Cotterman and Ballymore?
Ballymore offers the widest range of tread types on this page, covering expanded metal, abrasive mat, perforated, and serrated grating. Cotterman covers expanded metal and grip strut across the 2600 Series and the 1200 and 1700 Series. If your conditions call for a specific tread, start there and the brand follows. If either would work, compare the frame series on capacity and dimensions.
When do I need a heavy duty model?
The Ballymore HDS-Series is the heavy duty frame in this lineup, available with expanded metal, abrasive mat, and serrated grating treads. Step up to it when the ladder sees continuous daily use, when heavier loads are carried up and down, or when the ladder serves a high-traffic area used by many people. For occasional access, the standard SW-Series is the more economical fit.
How does a 50 degree ladder help your facility?
The shallower pitch reduces the strain and awkwardness of repeated climbing, which is the practical difference between a ladder people use and one they avoid by reaching from a lower step or climbing on shelving. Rolling mobility then keeps a picker moving between aisles rather than walking back to a fixed access point, so less time goes into repositioning equipment. Matching tread to conditions also removes a slip hazard before it develops, since a self-cleaning tread in a dirty or wet area stays effective rather than accumulating the debris a solid step would hold.

Built for Manufacturers, Warehouses &
Industrial Facilities

CustomMHS is an authorized distributor of industrial storage and material handling equipment for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers,
and industrial facilities across North America. From shelving systems and pallet racking to storage containers, workbenches, carts, security fencing, and cabinets,
we carry industrial-grade brands and help you choose the right specs, load ratings, and configuration for your facility, workflow, and space before you order.