Stable and Reliable Retractable Scissor Stair Attic Ladders from Gorter Hatches

Gorter Hatches provide a range of convenient, durable and cost effective scissor stairs for access to both industrial and domestic attics and ceiling spaces.

Lightweight Scissor Stair Attic Ladders
Gorter attic ladders cater for most ceiling heights and are made from durable aluminium, and are housed in a high strength wooden casing with a hinged ceiling panel which can be finished to match the existing ceiling.

• Counterbalanced and require minimal effort to operate
• Gorter fire rated scissor stair attic ladders are load tested up to 450kg and thus suitable for practically any domestic or industrial application
• Ideal for suspended ceilings 
• Can be supplied with a patented plenum system which spans the gap between the ceiling and roof whilst maintaining the gradient of the original attic ladder
• Operation of the roof access stairs requires less than 3kg of force 
• Adjustable anti skid steps and telescopic handrails ensure it is a safe and convenient access solution

All Gorter scissor stair attic ladders are safety approved by Aboma Keboma (licensed assessor) in accordance with International standards EN 1050, EN-ISO 14122-3.

Standard Features

• Hook and eye
• Stair guide control system
• Telescopic Handrail (can be mounted left or right)
• High strength adjustable anti skid aluminium steps
• Counter balanced (less than 3kg force required for operation)
• Safety Approval Report (EN-ISO 14122-3) available
• Padlock hasp to lock attic ladder into place

Optional Features

• Fire rating (60 minutes fire rated, type EI-60, opening size: 700mm x 1200mm)
• Extension for floor to ceiling heights greater than 3000mm (not available for small)
• Plenum extension for suspended ceilings without changing gradient of steps (max ceiling to roof height: 1200mm)
• Dual handrails (standard on extra large)
• Electrical operation

Gorter scissor stairs and roof hatches can be conveniently combined to provide a complete roof access solution. Gorter attic ladders are a convenient and cost effective alternative to other options that are expensive to manufacture and install.