Types of Ramps - Features And Uses

Aluminium Ramps are mainly useful for wheelchairs. They help to transfer wheelchairs over stairs or if they are slightly raised. These ramps are mostly for moving those who are on wheelchairs.

They make it simple for moving a wheelchair. They are light in weight and thus easy to carry. There are different types of ramps for various purposes. Most of the ramps can fold in half or are telescopic, which helps to store them easily. Because of its foldable nature, they can be quite portable, making it easy to carry them while travelling.

Types of Ramps

Suitcase Ramp

This is a ramp that is mainly for the steps, curbs or doorways. It is made of durable metal and is still light in weight. It has a milled safety tread that gives full safety to the wheelchairs. It has rounded edges that prevent any kind of slippage.

It is compatible with mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

Telescopic Channel Ramps

It has a modern compact design that helps in smooth transition over steps, an innovative design. This is mainly used for manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, and 4-wheeler mobility scooters. It is made of anodized aluminium that gives extreme stability and is light in weight.

It has raised tread that helps to improve grips and provides safety even on wet ground. The pair of rails are easily extendable to the required length. This locks in a place with spring-loaded buttons. These ramps come with a storage bag that allows you to attach them with the wheelchair. There are different sizes available.

Threshold Ramps

Threshold ramps are mainly for mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and rollators. It is used for thresholds in houses. Since they are lightweight, you can move them around easily, and they are less likely to corrode.

Roll Up Wheelchair Ramp

This is a lightweight and portable solution for all wheelchair users. Not only is it easy to use, but also has a quick set up that makes it great for use on the go. It has non-slip material that provides full safety to the user. It is a ramp that combines safety with convenience.

Lightweight Portable Wheelchair Ramps

These ramps are mainly useful at those places where there are no ramps for wheelchairs. These ramps are easy to place anywhere and easy to carry as light in weight. The ramp surface has grit on it for extra safety. These ramps have plastic grips to ensure a secure hold on the obstacles. These are compatible with any width of the wheelchairs as they are not attached to one another.

Modular Ramps

These ramps are mainly useful for wheelchairs and scooters. It is light in weight, easy and quick to install. These are useful for indoors and outdoors, on a temporary or permanent basis. Its aluminium body provides stability and safety. These ramps easily attach with others to make long ramps.

TriFold Ramps

These ramps are light in weight and strong. Aircraft-grade aluminium is used to manufacture these. It has an innovative tri-fold design that makes it easy to fold and carry.

With high-quality hinges and interlocking brackets that help smooth openings and close the ramps, it is mainly used for wheelchairs and mobility scooter users. It has a non-slip coating on the top of the ramp to provide extra protection and safety.

Tele Channel Ramps

These ramps are mainly useful to gain access over buildings with steps and disabled access vehicles. Its light material makes it easy to carry. It has a telescopic action feature, that can set according to the requirement of length. This also has a safety clip that locks it to keep it secure and safe. These ramps come in pairs. These are available in two sizes so that one can choose according to their requirements.

End Words

Aluminium Ramps are mainly for the support of wheelchairs, scooters, and rollators. It provides a platform for easy passage of wheelchairs on steps.

Derry has been working in the mobility aids industry since 2003, acquiring a wealth of knowledge along the way. Before Essential Aids, Derry's background was in engineering. In his spare time he is a devotee of yoga and rare reggae vinyl.