PATHWAY HD®
Our fully engineered PATHWAY HD system provides safe, code-compliant access to both temporary and permanent structures. This all-aluminum, modular product line is designed for easy installation, reconfiguration, and relocation, accommodating virtually any layout or configuration with ease.
Code Compliance: Our closed-riser stair adheres to ADA, IBC, OSHA, and most local building code guidelines, ensuring safety and accessibility.
Fast Assembly: Prefabricated modular components enable rapid installation using minimal tools and eliminate on-site fabrication costs and delays.
Modular Flexibility: Choose from different platform and riser sizes to create a layout that fits your specific needs. The modular design is easy to expand, reconfigure, or relocate.
Slip-Resistant Tread: Patented Gecko Grip® tread features a raised‑rib, 2‑tier, 3‑point gripping surface with deep knurling for enhanced traction.
Field Adjustability: Independently adjustable platform and riser legs provide precise, hassle-free leveling on uneven surfaces while also allowing for uniform riser heights for code-compliant installation.
Durable, Long Lifecycle: Crafted from 100% industrial-grade aluminum, our products resist rust, warping, and rotting for enduring performance and are backed by our 3-year warranty.
Quick Ship: Stock products ship within 2-3 business days to keep projects on schedule.
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Key Features
Our stairs are designed for quick assembly with bolt-together components, eliminating the need for custom fabrication or on-site welding.
Made from 100% industrial-grade aluminum, our stairs resist rust, warping, and rotting, offering superior traction.
Our multi-story modular stair adheres to ADA, IBC, OSHA, and most local building code guidelines, ensuring safety and accessibility.
Ensure unwavering stability with our adjustable legs, designed to provide secure footing on uneven ground.
Avoid costly project delays with our quick shipping options. Standard configurations are shipped within 2-3 business days.
The modularity of our products allows you to combine stairs and platforms in a layout that fits your needs. Site-specific stamped drawings available.
Standard stair heights are available to reach heights from 103”-123". Choose from a variety of platform sizes to pair with your stairs. Our experienced engineers can also create tailored designs to meet the challenges of even the most complex projects.
Relocate or reconfigure stairs and platforms as your layout evolves, ensuring continuous functionality and compliance.
Enhance safety and compliance with continuous handrails, featuring loops and returns that ensure uninterrupted support and security.
Designed to support sustainable building practices, our modular aluminum access systems can help contribute toward LEED v4.1 goals through recycled material content, long-term durability, and a reusable, bolt-together design. Domestic sourcing and manufacturing further support environmentally responsible project planning.
Benefits of Aluminum
Commercial and industrial property owners are switching from galvanized steel to aluminum access solutions for their facilities. Why should you choose aluminum stairs, ramps, and platforms? Here are the key benefits:
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Long-Lasting Durability
Long-Lasting Durability
Aluminum never rusts, warps, or rots, ensuring that your access solutions maintain their structural integrity and original appearance longer than other materials.
Easy Installation
Easy Installation
Prefabricated components connect seamlessly with a modular, bolt‑together design that enables fast, efficient assembly in the field. Compared to steel, aluminum is significantly lighter, makingthesestairs easier and faster to install with lessmanpower.
Cost-Effective Choice
Cost-Effective Choice
Switching from galvanized steel to aluminum stairs can reduce upfront costs. No fabrication is required, and no hot work permits are needed for on-site welding. The system is not permanently fixed allowing for reconfiguration, expansion, and relocation as needed.
Sustainable & 100% Recyclable
Sustainable & 100% Recyclable
Aluminum is fully recyclable without losing its original properties, making it a strong choice for environmentally conscious projects and helping support sustainability goals.
Optimal Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Optimal Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Aluminum meets all load capacity requirements while remaining lightweight, making it easier to handle and install than steel.
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Aluminum's superior corrosion resistance means little-to-no regularmaintenance required, saving you time and effort.
FAQs
Are these stairs compatible with PATHWAY® HD ramps and platforms?
Are these stairs compatible with PATHWAY® HD ramps and platforms?
Yes, our stairs can not only be attached to an existing platform or deck, but they can also be connected to our PATHWAY HD platforms and incorporated into a PATHWAY HD ramp system (with custom components).
What sizes do the stairs come in?
What sizes do the stairs come in?
3 standard, off-the-shelf models are available to accommodate heights ranging from 103”-123”. Each model has 6” of height adjustability. Stairs also come in a standard width of 56”. Custom sizes are available; request a quote from our team.
Are the stairs adjustable?
Are the stairs adjustable?
Yes, our independently adjustable legs provide a range of height adjustability. This is especially convenient when installing the stair on uneven terrain. 6” of adjustability is available, providing a range of heights each stair model accommodates.
Do the stairs have open or closed risers?
Do the stairs have open or closed risers?
Our PATHWAY HD stairs feature closed risers to meet ADA and IBC guidelines. If you are looking for an open-riser, OSHA-compliant stair, check out our FORTRESS® OSHA Stair System.
What kind of tread is used on the stairs?
What kind of tread is used on the stairs?
Our patented Gecko Grip® tread. This specialized raised-rib tread has a 2-tier, 3-point gripping surface. The innovative design also utilizes deep knurling, which provides enhanced cross-directional traction.
What should I use for ice and snow removal?
What should I use for ice and snow removal?
We suggest using a Magnesium Chloride salt substitute, along with a broom and plastic snow shovel for clearing debris.
Do you offer Professional Engineer stamped drawings?
Do you offer Professional Engineer stamped drawings?
Yes, we do offer this service for a fee.
How is the stair system installed?
How is the stair system installed?
Installation is primarily done using basic tools and mechanical fasteners. Components arrive pre-engineered and ready for assembly, which helps reduce installation time compared to welded or fully custom stairs. Installation instructions are included with the product via QR code and are available on the “Documents” tab.
Does the system require welding on site?
Does the system require welding on site?
No. The stair system is designed for bolted assembly. This eliminates the need for on-site welding, hot work permits, and specialized labor.
Can I connect multiple platforms at the top of the stair system?
Can I connect multiple platforms at the top of the stair system?
Yes, multiple platforms can be connected together to create the top landing size and layout that you need.
Does the stair system have to be against a building or can it face the building straight on?
Does the stair system have to be against a building or can it face the building straight on?
The stair system can accommodate either orientation.
Is bracing needed?
Is bracing needed?
Yes, bracing is required on both stairs and platforms considering the height. We include the bracing in the system for your safety.
Are custom options available?
Are custom options available?
Yes, we have customization options available if our standard, off-the-shelf sizes and configurations aren’t suitable to your site. Contact our team for details.
