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Kevlar® Non-Conductive Telescoping Ladders
Discover the world’s only telescoping extension and A-frame ladders built with DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid fiber composite rails for non-conductive performance in electrical, utility, data center, telecommunications, and industrial environments.
Why Telesteps Kevlar® Ladders Stand Out
- The Only Kevlar® Telescoping Ladders — Built with DuPont™ Kevlar® composite rails for non-conductive access in high-risk environments.
- Safety Lock Indicator Windows — Clear visual confirmation when ladder sections are securely locked.
- Compact Telescoping Design — Easy transportation and storage in service vehicles, job boxes, and confined spaces.
- Controlled Retraction — Designed for smooth, controlled lowering after use.
- ANSI A14.5 Tested — Engineered for demanding professional jobsite applications.
- Two Configurations Available — A 12.5 ft extension ladder and an 8.5 ft A-frame step ladder.
What Is Aramid Fiber?
Aramid fiber is a family of high-performance synthetic fibers engineered for exceptional strength, low weight, heat resistance, and durability. Kevlar® is DuPont’s well-known aramid fiber technology. Telesteps Kevlar® ladders use composite rails built with DuPont™ Kevlar® to provide strong, lightweight, non-conductive ladder construction for demanding professional environments.
Kevlar® vs Fiberglass vs Aluminum Ladders
Both Kevlar® composite and fiberglass ladders provide non-conductive access. Telesteps Kevlar® ladders add the transportation and storage advantages of a compact telescoping design.
Kevlar® Telescoping Ladders
- Electrical safety: Non-conductive composite rails built with DuPont™ Kevlar®.
- Weight: Strong, portable construction designed as an alternative to bulky conventional ladders.
- Durability: Engineered for demanding electrical, utility, and industrial applications.
- Portability: Compact telescoping design for easier transportation and storage.
- Best use: Utilities, electrical work, telecommunications, data centers, and industrial maintenance.
Fiberglass Ladders
- Electrical safety: Non-conductive fiberglass side rails are commonly used for electrical work when the ladder is clean, dry, undamaged, and properly maintained.
- Weight: Conventional fiberglass ladders are typically heavier and more difficult to transport.
- Durability: Durable when properly inspected and maintained, but damaged surfaces may develop wear or exposed fibres.
- Portability: Conventional designs can be bulky to carry, transport, and store.
- Best use: Electrical work where conventional non-conductive access is required.
Aluminum Ladders
- Electrical safety: Conductive and not appropriate for work near energized equipment.
- Weight: Lightweight and strong.
- Durability: Well suited to general-purpose access applications.
- Portability: Telescoping aluminum models are compact, while conventional models may remain bulky.
- Best use: General-purpose work away from electrical hazards.
What Is a Non-Conductive Ladder?
A non-conductive ladder is made with materials designed to reduce the risk of electrical current passing through the ladder when working around energized equipment.
- Aluminum ladders conduct electricity and should not be used near energized systems.
- Fiberglass ladders provide non-conductive access when clean, dry, undamaged, and properly maintained, but conventional models are often heavier and bulkier to transport.
- Telesteps Kevlar® composite rails combine non-conductive performance with a compact telescoping design.
Choose Your Kevlar® Ladder Configuration
Both Telesteps Kevlar® models are built with DuPont™ Kevlar® composite rails for non-conductive professional access. Choose the extension or A-frame configuration that best fits your work environment.
The Only Telescoping Extension Ladder Built with DuPont™ Kevlar®
The Telesteps 1600EKP is the world’s only telescoping extension ladder built with DuPont™ Kevlar® composite rails and rated Type IA for professional use. It provides compact, dependable, non-conductive access around energized systems.
Ideal for: utilities, data centers, electrical maintenance, telecommunications, overhead access, and demanding service environments.
Non-Conductive Safety
Built with DuPont™ Kevlar® composite rails for work around electrical equipment where aluminum ladders create risk.
Professional Reach
Provides a 12.5 ft ladder height and up to 16 ft of reach for elevated access and overhead work.
Compact Extension Access
Retracts to approximately 34 in and weighs approximately 30 lb for transportation in service vehicles and storage in tight spaces.
The Only Telescoping A-Frame Step Ladder Built with DuPont™ Kevlar®
The Telesteps 125EKS is the world’s first telescoping A-frame step ladder built with DuPont™ Kevlar® composite rails and rated Type IAA for professional use. It provides stable, self-supporting, non-conductive access around energized systems.
Ideal for: electricians, utilities, maintenance teams, telecommunications, data centers, stair access, and demanding indoor service environments.
Non-Conductive Safety
Built with DuPont™ Kevlar® composite rails for professional work around electrical equipment and energized environments.
Self-Supporting Access
Provides an 8.5 ft A-frame height, up to 12 ft of reach, and stable freestanding access without requiring wall support.
Professional Versatility
Type IAA rated with stair-offset capability, an extended top frame, and wide comfort steps for demanding professional applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is aramid fiber?
Aramid fiber is a family of high-performance synthetic fibers engineered for exceptional strength, low weight, heat resistance, and durability. Kevlar® is DuPont’s well-known aramid fiber technology. Telesteps Kevlar® ladders use composite rails built with DuPont™ Kevlar® for strong, lightweight, non-conductive professional ladder construction.
Is Kevlar® an aramid fiber?
Yes. Kevlar® is DuPont’s well-known brand of aramid fiber technology. Telesteps uses composite rails built with DuPont™ Kevlar® in its 1600EKP extension ladder and 125EKS A-frame step ladder.
Are standard telescoping ladders safe for electrical work?
Standard telescoping ladders made from aluminum are conductive and should not be used near energized systems. Telesteps Kevlar® ladders are engineered with non-conductive composite rails for professional access in electrical environments.
How do Kevlar® ladders compare with fiberglass ladders?
Both Kevlar® composite and fiberglass ladders provide non-conductive access. Conventional fiberglass ladders are commonly used for electrical work, while Telesteps Kevlar® ladders add the portability and compact-storage advantages of a telescoping design.
Are fiberglass ladders non-conductive?
Yes. Fiberglass ladders are commonly used for non-conductive access when they are clean, dry, undamaged, and properly maintained. Users should inspect the ladder before each use and follow all manufacturer and workplace safety requirements.
What makes a ladder non-conductive?
A ladder is considered non-conductive when its materials are designed to reduce the flow of electrical current. Telesteps Kevlar® ladders use composite rails built with DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid fiber technology for non-conductive professional access.
Can aluminum ladders be used near electricity?
Aluminum conducts electricity and should not be used around energized equipment or other electrical hazards.
What Kevlar® telescoping ladder models are available?
Telesteps offers two Kevlar® telescoping ladder configurations: the 1600EKP 12.5 ft extension ladder with up to 16 ft of reach and a 300 lb Type IA rating, and the 125EKS 8.5 ft A-frame step ladder with up to 12 ft of reach and a 375 lb Type IAA rating.
Engineered for Safety. Built for the Field.
Telesteps Kevlar® telescoping ladders are designed for professionals who cannot compromise on non-conductive access, portability, compact storage, or dependable jobsite performance.
