The unique ergonomic ladder rack solution for any possible mission.
ErgoRack is the most ergonomical way to secure ladders on your roof rack. It is always operated from the ground. This minimizes 2/3 of the impact to the lower back and shoulders. ErgoRack s finish is corrosion free. Using existing mounting points. Ideal for leasing fleets. The unique ladder rack solution Light aluminium design saves fuel and enhances the cargo capacity. Ladders (max. 55 kg) are automatically fixed with an Auto Clamp on the roof. Auto Clamp With the patented Auto Clamp the ladder is secured with one single touch and without additional straps. Hydraulic cylinder The hydraulic cylinder breaks the movement of the ladderlift for smooth operation. The aluminium design (max 35% of roof load) allows a bigger payload to be carried on top of the rack. ErgoRack in different varieties according to request and vehicle types saves time, money and assures safe operation. Eco-friendly & safe! 100% recycable materials are easy on the environment. For all types of ladders For 1-2-3-extension or platform ladders, the brackets will be adapted to the ladder sizes. Padlock Conduit tube and S-Clamp allow fast and safe ladder and material transport. The use of padlocks prevents against theft of the ladders. Mounting points Mounting an ErgoRack to the roof utilizes gutter or existing tie-in points, with or without adapter channels which can absorb additional impact. ErgoRack advantages With this light aluminium construction, ErgoRack shares only 35% of the allowed vehicle s roof load. The patented design is operated from the ground with an ergonomic handle. Independent of the height of the vehicle, this ladder lift brings the ladder easily up and down from the roof. The ladder is then automatically secured on the roof for safe transport. ErgoRack can be adapted individually to the ladders and type of loads. It fits on both sides of the vehicle. In narrow parking situations, parking on slopes or being short of time for (un)loading ErgoRack is your ideal partner on your van s roof. ErgoRack is ergonomic, economic and flexible. Ergonomic (un)loading of ladders on a vehicle parked on a slope. ErgoRack can be easily handled in narrow parking positions. In confined parking spaces, the ErgoRack is ideal for (un)loading ladders because handling is from the sides.
1 ErgoRack Rotation / Inclined The unique ergonomic advantage ErgoRack Rotation: For ladders of max. 35 kg ErgoRack Inclined: For ladders of max. 55 kg 2 3 Be on the safe side! ErgoRack is always operated from the ground. The hydraulic cylinder breaks the movement of the ladderlift and allows smooth operation by the operator. ErgoRack minimizes stress to the lower back and shoulders and eliminates lifting heavy loads above the shoulders or climbing onto the roof. The graphic shows how correct ergonomic movements ease the impact the body experiences to exert the same amount of force. Two thirds of the physical stress can be prevented with ErgoRack. ErgoRack with slide for high roof vehicles High roof ErgoRack configurations use a slide to lower the ladder to the correct ergonomic height for loading and unloading by the operator. ErgoRack fits every type of vehicle Traditional ladder rack solution Pull Force: 4.5 kg With ErgoRack solution Pull Force: 4.5 kg 4 Muscles that are larger and darker indicate higher exertion and stress levels. ErgoRack can be installed on more than 80 different types of vehicles on the right or/and left hand side as you need it. Tell us the vehicle brand/type, roof height, wheelbase, type of ladders We have the right roof rack for you! 1.4 kg Mounting an ErgoRack 4.9 kg 5 44.5 kg 134.3 kg Two thirds of the physical stress can be prevented by the use of the ergonomic ErgoRack system. 1.4 kg Mounting an ErgoRack to the roof utilizes gutter or existing tie-in points, with or without channel. This greatly enhances the residual value in case of leasing vehicles.
ErgoRack with S-Clamp To load and unload: 1 2 3 Lean the ladder against the front hook and lift it onto the rack. Turn handle to swing the hook upward and clamp the ladder tight into place. Easy and efficient transport of light step and extension ladders on low roof vehicles. Every S-Clamp secures the ladder firmly with a manually operated hook. The hook at the front of the rack assists the operator to control lifting up or lowering the ladder from the rack. With the two hooks the ladder is fixed for safe transport! ErgoRack Accessories ErgoRack@Work Customer adapted solutions For all kind of ladders and dimensions we offer customer adapted solutions with ErgoRack. For heavier ladders an inclined rotation reduces the amount of effort to operate it. The ladder clamp can be adjusted to the height of the ladder (one, two or three high). Aluminium conduit tube Beacon mounting bracket Roller Conduit tube (2-5 m long, with 125 mm in square), lockable on both sides. Mounting with a bracket onto crossbars, so that the interior space can be completely used for loading. With special mounting brackets the beacon may be mounted onto the crossbars. The roller, which can be easily installed at the rear of the roof rack, ensures comfortable (un)loading of long objects.
Award winning solutions Welcome to a genuine product family! Prime Design offers a complete family of roof rack systems to meet your personal needs. AluBars and AluRack are our basic racks made from lightweight yet sturdy aluminium. With AluRack pickup we have the perfect solution for common pickups. AluRack construction is the heavy duty AluRack solution with more strength but without excessive weight. ErgoRack is the most ergonomic and safe way of transporting ladders on your roof rack. Ask your Prime Design specialist throughout Europe for more information about our award winning products! Prime Design Inc., USA, is one of the leading manufacturers of patented roof racks for more than 20 years. In the modern TÜV certified production facility Prime Design develops and manufactures their innovative and patented product lines (AluRack, ErgoRack, AluBars ). Since 2006 Prime Design Europe distributes through partners like bodybuilders, car dealers and truck equipment specialists. It became one of the leading roof rack specialists in Europe. Prime Design s offices in Italy, Poland, UK and Russia support their customers and dealers locally. Their European headquarters in Belgium have sufficient production and mounting capacities. The large warehouse ensures fast deliveries. Prime Design Europe is partner of the Austrian initiative for safe transport: www.sicher-transportieren.eu Prime Design roof racks are protected by one or more of the following patents: 5,297,912; 6,092,972; 6,099,231; 6,202,807; 6,427,889; 6,764,268; 6,971,563 Your Prime Design dealer Prime Design Europe BVBA Bietenweg 22 3300 Tienen Belgium Tel. +32 16 22 60 99 Fax +32 16 22 60 90 info@primedesigneurope.eu www.primedesigneurope.eu ErgoRack EN 2/2012 Find the closest Prime Design dealer to you: www.primedesigneurope.eu