LIGHT+ GAUGE VINYL TREAD
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residential and multiple family dwellings
- 9 5/8” deep; 1/8” thick
- lengths:
36”, 42”, 48”, and 72”
- all-purpose nose fits square or curved nose steps
from ¾” to 1 1/8” long
- solid colors: brown or black
MEDIUM GAUGE VINYL TREAD
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INDOOR residential, apartment, and light commercial use
- 12” deep; 3/16”
thick at front tapering to 3/32”
- lengths: 36”, 42”, 48”, 54”, 60”, 72”, 84”,
and 96”
- square nose, 1 ¼” long (inside); curved nose, 7/8” long (inside)
- solid
colors: brown, beige, black, gray, or slate gray
HEAVY GAUGE VINYL TREAD
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commercial and industrial use
- 12” deep; 1/4” thick at front tapering to 1/8”
- lengths:
36”, 42”, 48”, 54”, 60”, 72”, 84”, and 96”
- square nose only: 1 ¼” long
(inside)
- solid colors: brown or black
If you own a business, or are responsible for one, then you know about workplace
safety. Costs for on-the-job injuries, including the cost of insurance itself,
are going up every year. Getting a reputation as an injury-prone workplace can
do untold damage to a company’s image, not to mention its bottom line. Smart
entrepreneurs and purchasing agents know the solution is to make the plant
safer. But how?
Among the most dangerous places to be, in any retail, wholesale, or
manufacturing environment, is a staircase. At home, you may trip with the pets
or the kids underfoot; at work, your employees could be carrying a volatile or
toxic substance. Water, grease, food residue, and whatever else your industry
produces could also be sliding around on the stairs. Workers may be distracted,
rushed, or engaged in conversations. Announcements on the PA, ringing phones,
pallets hitting the loading dock: any sudden noise can rattle folks into losing
their balance, or at the very least dropping what’s in their hands. Clearly the
solution is in safer staircases, and that’s where you want vinyl stair treads
from Koffler’s Sales.
Take a closer look at any of the Koffler vinyl stair treads, from the
lightweight to the heavy-duty models. You’ll see that each of them features a
projecting “nose,” designed to keep feet from overshooting the tread. This
isn’t a simple raised lip; even on the most economical models, there are
fourteen shark-fin shapes and two berms, enough to check footwear from
flip-flops to steel-toed boots. Yet, at only 1/8” high, the treads won’t get in
anybody’s way. Basic treads come in black or brown, with the “nose” in a curved
or round shape. You determine the tread’s length, from 18 to 72 inches, with a
standard depth of 9 5/8 inches.
Perhaps your stairsteps need more visibility. In that case, check out the Roppe
brand vinyl stair treads featured at Koffler’s, with lengths of 42’, 48”, and
72” and a depth of 12.5 inches. These come, if you choose, with a 7’ rise that
strengthens the tread itself and improves its efficiency, while protecting the
actual stairs. Roppe treads, like the light-duty models, feature strips of
ribbed metal across their length, but with these you may also add a raised
abrasive strip at the tread’s edge, for compliance with local laws or just
peace of mind. Abrasive strips slow workers who are running down the stairs,
but they also provide added traction for people hauling loads on their way up.
What’s truly outstanding about Roppe vinyl stair treads is that they come in a
variety of bright or subtle colors. Whether you want the additional security of
a screaming yellow stripe, or prefer another color that will go with your
company’s logo or walls, the Roppe line meets your expectations.
Koffler’s medium gauge line of vinyl stair treads come with a square or round
nose, and is available in four colors. Risers are available, but not included.
These are the ideal treads for home, condo, or apartment use, and they also
have a place in light industrial applications such as dry-goods warehouses or
retail stores. Lengths vary from a slim 18” all the way up to 96”. Don’t try to
use these treads outside, as they are rated for indoor use only.
With Koffler’s heavy-duty vinyl stair treads, the square nose is the only
choice, as it is rated higher for safety and all-day use. This is the choice
for automotive, aircraft, or similar large-scale enterprises where the safety
stakes are high and an accident could cause serious injury. Show your employees
that their well-being is paramount by installing these goof-proof treads on all
your indoor staircases. Look to lengths from 24 to 96 inches. On the heavy-duty
models, rib thickness varies from ¼ at the front to 1/8 at the back, and the
treads themselves are a full twelve inches deep. Like the medium treads, these
bigger brothers come in four colors and can be fitted with 7” risers for a
seamless, coordinated look.
Koffler Enterprises is a long-term leader in industrial-safety products for
almost every application. No matter which level of vinyl stair treads turns out
best for you, you will be working throughout with consummate professionals
dedicated to your success and satisfaction. Plan to meet with a Koffler
representative as soon as possible to map out all your
stair tread strategies. You have nothing to lose but high costs, poor
reputation, and low profits!
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