Counterbalanced Fire Escape Ladder

An emergency staircase is the safest best and most accepted escape route.

Counterbalanced fire escape ladder.

Gregory havel discusses operational issues regarding this building feature. Counter balanced fire escape ladder custom drop down ladders released from top or bottom lockable. The ladder is internally counterbalanced by springs resulting in a soft deployment and an easy closing after use. A guard rail provides extra security.

Counterbalanced stair with cable and pulley system the counterbalance is applied to the tip of the stair flight via a system consisting of one or more cables and pulleys. In practice an escape ladder can be a substitute solution for fire escape when there is a lack of space a limited budget the building is aesthetically valuable or multiple escape routes are recommended. An opening handle is fitted at all evacuation levels. Fire escape systems markets a complete line of portable chain rung rigid aluminum and fixed fire escape ladders for homes apartments and offices.

The cable connects to counterweights that move inside a hollow profile which is positioned vertically. A quarter turn of this handle and the ladder deploys instantly over its complete height. Counter balanced fixed escape by jomy ladders are all aluminum construction and have nylon bushings and stainless steel cables and fasteners to provide a life time of rust free and maintenance free service.