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| The UCL Portable Tanker Access Ladder System (PTALS) is designed to provide safe access and fall protection for workers to elevated work areas such as rail cars, tankers and large platforms. The system features lightweight aircraft aluminum construction, a rugged UCL basic winch and zinc plated steel hardware for maximum corrosion resistance. The UCL Portable Tanker Access Ladder adjusts with 5ft (1.5 m) of travel. Customize the unit for your purposes by choosing system height, platform size, wheel kit and other fall-arrest / safety options. | |
| The UCL Portable Tanker Access Ladder System meets the applicable requirements of the standards set out by the following:
1) ANSI A 14.3 Requirements for fixed ladders |
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| The base assembly Ladder Access System with Pneumatic Wheel Kit comes with aluminum handrails and the UCL Basic winch. This wheel kit is ideal for moving the system over uneven or all-terrain surfaces such as outdoor gravel lots, airline tarmacs and parking lots. Please specify platform option and accessories when ordering. |
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| Ladder, Base, Ladder extensions c/w Pneumatic wheels measured to the bottom of the Platforms (15126 or 15084) | |||||||||
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PTALS |
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Longest Vertical |
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Base |
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Extra Counterweight |
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| 17286 | 106.50 | 2706 | 163.75 | 4160 | 57" x 84" | 1.45 x 2.13 | 0 | 487.5 | 221.5 |
| 17288 | 118.12 | 3001 | 175.37 | 4455 | 57" x 84" | 1.45 x 2.13 | 0 | 499.5 | 227.0 |
| 17290 | 129.75 | 3296 | 187.00 | 4750 | 57" x 84" | 1.45 x 2.13 | 1 | 540.0 | 245.5 |
| 17292 | 153.00 | 3887 | 210.25 | 5341 | 74" x 95" | 1.88 x 2.42 | 1 | 570.5 | 259.5 |
| 17294 | 176.25 | 4477 | 233.50 | 5931 | 74" x 95" | 1.88 x 2.42 | 2 | 618.5 | 281.0 |
| 17296 | 199.50 | 5068 | 256.75 | 6522 | 74" x 95" | 1.88 x 2.42 | 2 | 644.0 | 293.0 |
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| The base assembly Ladder Access System with Urethane Wheel Kit comes with aluminum handrails and UCL Basic winch. The Urethane Wheel Kit is ideal for use on smooth surfaces and indoor applications. Please specify platform option and accessories when ordering. |
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| Ladder, Base, Ladder extensions c/w Urethane wheels measured to the bottom of the Platforms (15126 or 15084) | |||||||||
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PTALS |
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Shortest Overtall |
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Longest Vertical |
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Base |
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Extra Counterweight |
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Total |
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| 17285 | 101.50 | 2579 | 157.75 | 4007 | 51" x 87" | 1.30 x 2.21 | 0 | 480.0 | 218.0 |
| 17287 | 113.12 | 2874 | 169.37 | 4302 | 51" x 87" | 1.30 x 2.21 | 0 | 492.0 | 224.0 |
| 17289 | 124.75 | 3169 | 181.0 | 4598 | 51" x 87" | 1.30 x 2.21 | 1 | 532.0 | 242.0 |
| 17291 | 148.00 | 3760 | 204.25 | 5188 | 64.5" x 97" | 1.64 x 2.46 | 1 | 563.0 | 256.0 |
| 17293 | 171.25 | 4350 | 227.50 | 5779 | 64.5" x 97" | 1.64 x 2.46 | 2 | 611.0 | 278.0 |
| 17295 | 194.50 | 4941 | 250.75 | 6370 | 64.5" x 97" | 1.64 x 2.46 | 2 | 637.0 | 289.5 |
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| Trailer Hitch Adapter: Transport your unit easily around your facility behind a forklift or other low speed service vehicle. Specify hitch type or ball size when ordering. | |
| 16082 | Trailer Hitch Adapter |
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| 13572 | 2” Ball Hitch Adapter |
| 13636 | 1 7/8” Ball Hitch Adapter |
| 16187 | Pintle Hitch Adapter (shown above) |
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| Side Moving Wheel Kit: Give your PTALS more mobility by adding the Side Moving Wheel kit. The kit comes with a pair of durable urethane wheels to allow you to push the PTALS sideways to avoid time consuming repositioning and set-up of the unit alongside a tanker, rail car, etc. | |
| 15349 | Side Moving Wheel Kit (pair) |
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| Top-Wind Implement Jacks: For extra stability, add another pair of Top-Wind Implement Jacks to stabilize the UCL Portable Tanker Access Ladder System. Each 15” Implement Jack has a capacity of 5000 lbs. Recommended to be ordered in pairs, unless you require a replacement (each sold separately). | |
| 19536 | Top-Wind Implement Jack |
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| Base Mounted Counterweight Bars: Additional counterweight bars can be added to help balance your Ladder Access System when using various guardrails and platforms. Each bar weighs 30 lbs. The PTALS can accommodate up to 4 bars (120 lbs) maximum. Call for more details. Please see the chart above (column on counterweight) for basic requirements. |
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| 17070 | Base Mounted Counterweight Bar |
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| The large 54“ Working Platform can be customized to allow access to elevated surfaces and can be equipped with a fall-arrest tie-off anchor for fall protection. This platform requires the use of either the Platform Corner Sleeve Mount w/ Adjustable Extension Arm (Pt#: 15086) or a pair of Corner Extension Arms with Adjustable Screw Legs (Pt#: 15085) for added stability (each sold separately, see 15086 & 15085 to purchase the combination that best suits your application). | |
| 15084 | 54” Working Platform Assembly |
| The following items are for use with the 54” Working Platform Assembly (Pt #: 15084) | |
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| Corner Extension Arm: Increase platform stability with an adjustable extension arm. For use with Part # 15084 platform assembly. The Corner Extension Arm allows for 8 inches of travel with 90 degrees of adjustment to compensate for uneven surfaces. | |
| 15085 | Corner Extension Arm |
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| Platform Corner Sleeve Mount w/ Adjustable Extension Arm: Customize your platform by adding a corner sleeve mount with adjustable screw legs for added stability. For use with #15084 platform assembly (above). Requires the use of one Corner Extension Arm (pt#: 15085), sold separately. | |
| 15086 | Platform Corner Sleeve Mount w/ Adjustable Extension Arm |
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| Fall Arrest Tie-off Post: This anchor point has a 1800 lbs. proof load which allows you to use SRLs, blocks and other shock absorbers with a M.A.F. rating of 900 lbs. Available only with Part # 15084. The Post allows a worker to work outside the limitations of a guard rail cage with no obstructions. (see below for these options). | |
| 15551 | Fall-Arrest Tie-off Post |
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| Upper Platform Handrails: Add a pair of Upper Platform Handrails for increased safety. | |
| 16138 | Upper Platform Handrails |
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| Fold-Up Mast: The UCL Fold-up Mast is ideal for general confined space entry/retrieval applications. The mast fits into the optional Platform Corner Sleeve Mount w/ Adjustable Extension Arm (Pt#: 15086). To be used with a winch or SRL, sold separately. | |
| 11851 | Fold-up Mast |
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| The UCL Step-Out platform is ideal for simple inspection and minor maintenance tasks by providing a safe transition from the ladder to the elevated surface. Recommended for use with the 5.5 ft. diameter guard rail cage. The Step-Out Platforms feature a non slip, high performance AS-150 safety coating to prevent slips and falls in wet or icy climates. |
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| 15126 | 26” to 42” Adjustable Step-Out Extension |
| 18419 | 48” Step-Out Extension Platform |
| The following items are for use with the 26” to 42” Adjustable or 48” Step-Out Extension Platforms (Pt #: 15126, 18419). | |
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| 16” Fall Out Bar: Designed to fill the large gaps under the guard rails. The Fall Out Bar is positionable and mounts quickly and easily onto the guardrail cage. Adjusts specifically to your application needs. Four Fall Out Bars are recommended per cage (sold separately). Custom Fall Out Bars may be required for custom cages and/or applications. Please call for more information. | |
| 16269 | 16” Fall-Out Bar Assembly |
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| 5.5 ft diameter Guard Rail Cage: This option provides workers with added safety and comes with two outriggers equipped with non-slip rubber foot pads to provide increased unit stability. Also available with or without adjustable legs. Shown with optional 16” Fall Out Bar, sold separately. | |
| 17944 | 5.5 ft diameter Guard Rail Cage (with adj. legs) |
| 16044 | 5.5 ft diameter Guard Rail Cage (w/o adj. legs) |
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| Custom Square Guard Rail Cages: Cages available from 5’ X 6’ to 9’ X 12’. Custom ladders may also be required to suit large cages. Please call for more information. | |
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| 1 | Ladder Base Assembly (Base Unit) A) Base c/w Pneumatic Wheels (Part # 17286) * Pneumatic Wheels Shown B) Base c/w Urethane Wheels (Part # 17285) |
| 2 | Top-Wind Implement Jacks (Part # 19536) |
| Platform Option A | |
| 3 | 54” Platform Assembly (Part # 15084) |
| 4 | Corner Extension Arms (Part # 15085) |
| 5 | Corner Extension Arms with Sleeve (Part # 15086) *Platform requires 2 extension arms kits with or without sleeves. |
| 6 | Fall-Arrest Tie-Off Post (Part # 15551) 1800 lbs. anchor point |
| 7 | Platform Hand Rails (Part # 16138) Sold as a pair. |
| Platform Option B | |
| 8 | 26” to 42” Adjustable Platform (Part # 15126) |
| 9 | 5.5’ Diameter Guard Rail w/o Adjustable Legs, shown (Part # 16044) with Adjustable Legs (Part # 17944) |
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| 10 | Trailer Hitch Adapter (Part # 16082). Please specify Type and/or Ball Size. *Hitch sold separately. |
| 11 | Side Wheel Moving Kit (Part # 15349) |
| The Portable Tanker Access Ladder System can be customized beyond what is shown. Please call for more information. | |
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