METHODS OF MANUFACTURING MULTI-MATERIAL COVERS FOR LADDER RAIL ENDS.

摘要

A method for making a cover for an end of a ladder rail is provided. In one form, the method comprising the steps of: using at least one material to make a shell; using at least one other material to make a tread; and bonding at least a portion of the tread with at least a portion of the shell. Preferably, the shell and the tread are bonded to one another during the manufacturing process such that the shell and tread need not be mechanically fastened to one another in a separate and additional step.