Cooling Tower Ladders

Safe access to your cooling tower is a practical and, in many cases, a legal requirement. Whether your team needs to reach the top of a tower for routine servicing, inspection, or maintenance, having the right ladder in place makes that work straightforward and keeps everyone on site safe. Franklin Hodge supplies cooling tower ladders as standalone purchases, available in a range of sizes to suit different tower heights and configurations. 

Can You Sell Ladders Separately? 

Yes, Franklin Hodge offers a range of ladder sizes from 1.5m to 15m, available for individual purchase. 

This is useful when an existing ladder has deteriorated, been damaged, or where a tower has been modified and the original ladder no longer suits the access requirements. Sourcing directly from Franklin Hodge means you get a ladder built to the same standard as those supplied as part of our cooling tower installations. 

Why Ladder Specification Matters

Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. For industrial equipment such as cooling towers, tanks, and silos, vertical access ladders are not an afterthought. They are a built-in part of how safe operations work on site. 

The Health and Safety Executive states that any ladder over 9 metres must incorporate rest platforms at appropriate intervals. For taller cooling towers, this means a ladder alone is not sufficient, and rest platforms need to be considered as part of the overall access design. Franklin Hodge supplies ladders with integrated rest platforms as well as standalone ladder sections, so the right solution is available regardless of your tower height. 

Ladders as Part of a Wider Access System 

At Franklin Hodge, ladders and rest platforms are supplied both as integrated components of our tanks and cooling towers, and as standalone products. This means if your existing access setup needs updating, or if you’re adding a ladder to equipment that wasn’t originally specified with one, our team can advise on the right configuration. 

For cooling towers specifically, good access directly supports the quality and frequency of servicing and inspections. Equipment that is difficult to reach tends to receive less attention, and that has a direct impact on long-term performance. Getting the access right is part of getting the maintenance right. 

Other Spare Parts and Components 

Ladders sit within a broader range of spare parts and components that Franklin Hodge supplies for its cooling towers. Other available parts include access doors, seals, heat transfer packs, drift eliminators, and fans and motors. Many are available through our online webstore, with more specific components available on request via our spare parts page. 

Find the Right Ladder for Your Tower 

Cooling tower ladders from 1.5m to 15m are available for individual purchase. Browse our spare parts for available components, or contact our team directly if you need advice on sizing or configuration for your specific tower. You can also request a quote and we will be in touch. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What ladder sizes are available from Franklin Hodge?  

Cooling tower ladders are available from 1.5m to 15m and can be purchased individually. 

Do ladders over 9 metres require rest platforms?  

Yes, the HSE states that ladders over 9 metres must incorporate rest platforms at appropriate intervals. 

Can I buy a cooling tower ladder without purchasing a full tower?  

Yes, ladders are available as standalone purchases across the full-size range. 

Does Franklin Hodge supply rest platforms as well as ladders?  

Yes, Franklin Hodge supplies ladders with integrated rest platforms as well as standalone ladder sections. 

Where can I find other spare parts for my cooling tower?  

Spare parts including access doors, seals, float valves, and more are available through the Franklin Hodge webstore or by contacting the team directly.