Gangways and Brows

WACO gangways and brows provide access to historic frigates such as the U.S.S. Constitution, as well as modern ships of the Navy and commercial fleets. From 8 feet long to 80 feet, WACO gangways are the mariner's choice.

Ladders

Inclined Ladders
For access between decks, WACO inclined ladders are compact and secure for tight passageways. Handrails are fixed or removable, depending upon application requirements.

Ladder Chutes
Convenient for handling supplies between decks, WACO ladder chutes are built to BUSHIPS specifications. Hinged slide panels swing up to allow personnel traffic, while the smooth surface of the panels allows easy movement of boxes and other materials.

Vertical Ladders
WACO vertical ladders, for engine rooms or cargo areas, are available in steel, carbon steel, or aluminum. Standard 10 foot lengths are stocked.

Technical Specifications

Aluminum

• Ribbed tread surface for slip resistance.
• Extruded aluminum, 6061-T6, mill finish.
• Manufactured in accordance with BUSHIPS drawing 805-1360280.
• 12" wide and length to suit.
• Tread spacing 12".

• Punched and upset treads for slip resistance.
• Manufactured in accordance with BUSHIPS drawing S1604-860091.
• Galvanized after fabrication.
• 12" wide and length to suit.
• Tread spacing 12".

• Punched and upset treads for slip resistance.
• Manufactured in accordance with BUSHIPS S1604-860091.
• 12" wide and length to suit.
• Tread spacing 12".

• Aluminum oxide grit bonded to tread for non-slip traction.
• Manufactured in accordance with 803-5184098.
• 12" wide and length to suit.
• Tread spacing 12".

• Special Widths.
• Mounting Clips, slip fittings, hardware.
• Fall prevention device.

Telescopic Battens

Secure supplies and cargo in storage rooms with WACO telescopic battens. Available in fixed or adjustable lengths, with a variety of end fittings, WACO battens are spring secured into punched deck and overhead grating.

Technical Specifications

• Fabricated from 6061 and 5086 aluminum or stainless steel.
• Fixed aluminum battens are fabricated to BUSHIPS drawing 805-1749068.
• Adjustable aluminum battens are fabricated to NAVSHIPS drawing 804-2425891.
• Lengths available to suit grating to grating dimension. ("A" dimension)
• Stainless steel battens are fabricated to BUSHIPS drawing 805-1749068 using stainless steel material in lieu of aluminum.
• Battens are available with round or rectangular end lugs.
• End lugs can be welded or swaged to pipe.

Deck Grating

Punched and unpunched non-slip WACO grating and grating panels are used for walking surfaces and storage rooms. WACO grating comes in Light Series and Heavy Duty in thicknesses of 3/4 inches to 3 inches. Interlock styles are available in 1 inch thickness. WACO punched grating can have round, square, or rectangular holes.

Technical Specifications

• Extruded aluminum 6063-T6 in accordance with MIL-G-18015.
• Interlocking overhead and deck grating in accordance with BUSHIPS drawing 805-2217865.
• Grating for ammo stowage rooms in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 804-2425891.
• Available in 6" wide sections to a maximum of 26'0" long or fabricated in panels to suit the specific requirement with end bar banding if needed.
• Heavy duty and light duty grating is available 6" wide and 3/4" to 2-1/2" high.
• Interlocking grating is available in 3" male, 3" female, and 6" male/female widths x 1" high.
• Top surface can be punched with round, rectangular, square, or dogbone punch.
• Special hole patterns available upon request.

Ladder and Cap Treads

Replacement Treads for WACO Navy ladders and others build to NAVSHIP standards. Treads are manufactured in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 804-860041.

Technical Specifications

Type F Tread - Specify part 804-860041 Type F

• Fabricated from 6061-T6 alloy, mill finish
• Top surface can be provided with rectangular punch or optionally unpunched
• Available 4", 6", or 9" wide, 1-3/4" deep, length as required.
• End plates can be provided with or without holes.
• Non-sparking, non-slip, non-magnetic, corrosion resistant.

Type G Tread - Specify part 804-860041 Type G

• Steel base with slip resistant glass reinforced plastic covering.
• Width and length as required, 1-3/4" deep.
• End plates provided without holes (standard)

Type D Tread - Specify part 804-860041 Type D

• Steel diamond pattern tread plate, galvanized after fabrication.
• Width and length as required, 1-1/4" deep.
• End plates provided without holes (standard)

Type C Tread - Specify part 804-860041 Type C

• Extruded aluminum, 6061-T6, mill finish
• Aluminum oxide grid bonded with synthetic resin set in grooved top surface
• Available in 4", 6", or 9" wide, 1-3/4" deep, length as required.
• Manufactured in accordance with MIL-T-24634
• End plates provided without holes (standard)

Type II Cap Treads - Specify part 804-860041 Type II Cap

• Extruded aluminum, 6061-T6, mill finish
• Aluminum oxide grit bonded with synthetic resin set in grooved top surface
• Available in sizes to fit a 4", 6", or 9" existing tread or sub-base
• Manufactured in accordance with MIL-T-24634
• Countersunk holes provided to mount to existing treads.

Type GRP Accommodation Ladder Tread - Specify part 623-5350857 Rev L Nem 32

• Glass reinforced plastic tread
• Aluminum oxide grit bonded to top surface
• Available in 9", 1-3/4" deep, length as required
• End plates provided without holes (standard)

Davits and Sockets

WACO davits and sockets team up with winches and rigging to stow or deploy accommodation ladders and gangways.

Accommodation Ladders

WACO Accommodation Ladders are built to BUSHIPS 804 and 805 hull type drawings. These include fixed tread and feathering tread arrangements, along with upper and lower platforms, boat fenders, davits, and winches.

WACO ladders are also built to commercial specifications for container ships, cruise ships, and tankers.