Step ladders cover working at height without scaffolding: the self-supporting platform and swingback steps that workshops, warehouses and trades stand on every day. PartsForMachines supplies step ladders to the trade as an Authorised Distributor and Seller for Sealey and Draper, in aluminium, fibreglass and steel, alongside extension ladders, accessories and trestles in the same Storage & Handling section.
The certification is the first filter: EN 131 Professional is the working standard for trade use, and the rating, with its duty classification and maximum load, is listed on every product page. The formats follow the work: swingback steps for general workshop access, platform steps with a standing platform and guardrail for longer tasks at height, and fibreglass steps for any electrical work, since fibreglass stiles don't conduct, which makes them the default for electricians and anyone working near live equipment. Tread count, platform height, open footprint, closed length and weight complete the specifications, with Compare lining up candidates side by side.
The buying judgement is honest working height: the safe standing level sits below the top of the steps, so buy for the task's height with margin rather than planning to stand on the top cap. Stability details, full-width treads, riveted or welded joints, slip-resistant feet, are where trade ladders separate from disposable ones.
Extension ladders, ladder accessories and trestles sit in the same section. For site or fleet quantities, use Ask Simon on the product page or contact the team via WhatsApp 07754288583.