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Cotterman Single Track, Single Track Wood, Dual Track, and Dual Side Track Ladder Systems are designed for stock-picking from shelving. The ladders are mobile by way of a shelf-mounted track, and each model has specific features designed to meet the your ladders needs. The Cotterman Track Ladders are the product of lots of innovation and collaboration with major national chain stores.


Cotterman Single Track Wood Ladder

#1 Straight Side Oak Library Ladder

Cotterman Library Ladders

The Cotterman #1 Straight Side Oak Track Ladder has been in use since the 1920’s -- around 80 years! In this time Oak Track Ladders have found their way into many environments, most commonly bookstores, libraries, and shelving access for retail stores. The furniture grade quality appearance is a major part of the appeal, and a big reason that Cotterman Oak Library Ladders find their way into many home libraries and retail environments. Many other wood and stains selections are available with this ladder.


Dimension and Installation Characteristics

Overall width of ladder is 16", approximately 28" across bottom wheels. Angle with floor is 80º. Ladders are manufactured to the exact track mounting height required. The track is normally placed in line with a shelf no more than 3 feet below the top of the highest merchandise to be reached. Track heights above 13' 6" are generally not recommended. Aisles greater than 36" wide generally require ladders on both sides of the aisle to reach merchandise safely. Ladders project above the top of track 4". One ladder is recommended for every 20 to 30 feet of track. The horizontal distance from the face of the protruding merchandise to the center line of track should be more than 1 1/2" to clear the upper fixtures. Also, brackets should never be installed by screwing directly into the front edge of plywood uprights or shelves because the fastening strength may in insufficient.




Cotterman Single Track Steel Ladder

Steel Mounted Shelf Ladder

Easy access in narrow aisles and other cramped situations.

Cotterman Single Track Ladders

Cotterman single track steel ladders have an upper track fixture and wheels that touch to floor, allowing easy movement of the ladder throughout the length of the track. The trolley fixture mounts to straight track on the front-edge of the shelving. The welded steel construction features 5" deep by 14" wide solid steps with rugged, abrasive treads.

Easy to use, easy to store!

The Cotterman Single Track Steel Ladder has an 80-degree climbing angle and a standard bottom wheel brake that prevents movement while engaged. The ladder is also designed for easy storage against the shelving, allowing easy passage of personnel through the aisle when the ladder is not in use.



Cotterman Dual Trak

Patented Steel Dual Track Ladder


Simple access to tall shelving.

Cotterman Dual Side Ladders

The patented steel Dual Trak Ladder is designed for easy and safe access to tall shelving areas, and typical usage results in 33% increase in accessible vertical storage space. The reason for this incredible increase? That's due to the overhead carriage on which the ladder is mounted. This heavy-duty carriage is mounted on dual tracks attached to your shelving on both sides of the aisle. The entire ladder assembly rolls smoothly across your shelving with both tracks in place. Swivel casters on the bottom of the ladder help keep movement smooth. Rubber pad legs ensure that the ladder remains still while in use. Additionally, the ladder is capable of rolling from side to side across the aisle on a track mounted on the carriage.







Cotterman Patented Dual Side Track Ladder

Designed to provide safe, convenient access to tall rack shelving.

Cotterman Dual Side Track Ladders

The patented Dual Side Trak Ladder is designed to provide safe, convenient access to tall rack shelving without compromising the accessibility of the area to high volumes of foot traffic. Dual Side Trak Ladders typically use up to 50% less aisle space than free standing ladders. The overhead trolley carriage is the key to the system. It rolls along on two tracks installed the length of the aisle and spaced 4 feet apart vertically. The result is a single ladder that can reach up to 16 feet of shelving with as little as 20 inches of floor space.

A comfortable, shallow climbing angle.

The Cotterman Dual Side Track Ladder has a 50-degree climbing angle with large tread steps and handrails that allow easy ascent and forward descent. A 42 inch guardrail extends above the ladder for use while standing on the large 27 inch deep top platform. The ladder rolls smoothly along the length of the aisle and the upper rolling carriage and the swivel casters attached at the bottom. The swivel casters can be easily engaged to stop movement or disengaged to allow free movement. In addition, the carriage itself incorporates a pivoting design to allow easy inward and outward movement of the ladder around aisle- or rack-mounted obstacles.

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