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Our products are manufactured with Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) steel tube which has a 1.50mm thick wall. The ERW tube is a strong but very light weight product, people refer to it as “precision” tube because of its high quality surface and close manufacturing tolerances. Our products are finished off by a high specification of architectural powder coating, this is applied as a dry powder through an electrostatic process. It is then baked in our oven to cure, which provides a high gloss finish that is flexible and easy to keep clean. Powder coating is the hands down top choice of finish for your product and is a cut above any wet spraying options. The chemical bonds to the steel to give it a superior protective layer that will hold up to extreme weather conditions and physical impact, meaning it’s scratch resistant. It can last up to 20 years when looked after correctly and the best part of this amazing product is, it’s environmentally friendly! Finally we work with one of the best wheels and castor suppliers in Europe who have a large range of robust products available. Adding these to our product as standard means that we can offer products with a HUGE Safe Working Load (SWL) weight of 300Kg, with some of our mobile steps being able to withstand a SWL weight of 500Kg. All of our products are manufactured through good working practices and we hold the ISO9001 certificate (and have done since 1994). Mobile steps have been tested by an independent testing house and certified certificates have been issued at either 300Kg or 500Kg SWL weight. These can be downloaded on our product pages. We use environmentally friendly products wherever possible within our manufacturing process and continually strive to reduce our carbon footprint. We’re pleased to advise that between 2020 - 2021 we managed to reduce our wastage by 45%.

We currently do not hold a Kitemark on our product and we have not had our products tested with the British Standard Institute. We have however been manufacturing high quality mobile steps for nearly 30 years and some of our oldest steps are STILL in use today, having been maintained in accordance with our guidelines. Whilst a lot of our manufacturing methods have remained the same since we first started as MFB Fabrications Ltd. in 1994, we have continued to innovate our processes and update our design in line with changes to the industry as well as Health & Safety recommendations. When BSI released their Kitemark for “mobile steps” we immediately ensured that our product range met their recommended guidelines to ensure that our customers still felt safe and comfortable when using our products. Fortunately for our customers, the Klime-Ezee products already met and in some cases exceeded their recommended guidelines! So not only can you be rest assured that your Klime-Ezee product will stand the test of time, but that it also exceeds some of the standard recommendations by the governing body. Regarding BS EN 131 Part 7:2013 - Mobile ladders with platform, please be advised that this specific standard is not a statutory - or legal - requirement within the UK. While adherence to BS EN 131 Part 7:2013 is not legally mandated, as a responsible manufacturer, we do comply with the stipulations outlined in BSEN131-7. Furthermore, our ISO 9001 accreditation underscores our commitment to incorporating quality assurance throughout our manufacturing processes.

Since 2005, the Work at Height Regulations have discouraged the use of ladders unless absolutely necessary, due to the risks of falls even from low heights. However, mobile safety steps - like the ones we manufacture - are not ladders. They are classed as low-level access equipment and are specifically designed to provide a stable, secure working platform. With features like handrails, wide anti-slip steps, and immobilising braking systems, our steps offer a safe and practical solution for tasks that can't be completed from ground level. They align with the hierarchy of risk control and are a compliant choice for everyday access needs.