The Ramp Factory Blog

Bathroom Safety Essentials: Bathroom StepsThe bathroom is one of the most frequently used spaces in any home and essential for maintaining personal hygiene. Many with disabilities but it is also one of the areas where slips, trips, and falls are most likely to occur. Wet floors, smooth surfaces, and high bathtub edges can make entering and exiting ...

Hand Pallet Trucks  Heavy duty manual pallet trucks are perfect for safely and efficiently moving pallets. They act as a key part of daily operations in warehouses, factories, retail environments, and construction sites.Designed to make material handling easier, our new pallet trucks which offer a versatile 2500kg capacity provide a ...

Accessibility and the Equality Act 2010Creating an accessible environment is not only good customer service and being a good employer, it is a legal responsibility for businesses across the UK. Whether it is ensuring adaptations are made for staff with disabilities or ensuring those with disabilities can access your shop or services without ...

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Wheelchair Ramp in the UK?For many homeowners and businesses, installing a wheelchair ramp is one of the simplest ways to improve accessibility. Whether you’re accommodating a family member, making a workplace more inclusive, or ensuring customers can safely access your premises, ramps can provide an ...

Plant Machinery Loading RampsWe are pleased to introduce our new heavy-duty aluminium loading ramps, designed specifically for safely loading and unloading plant machinery including mini diggers, micro excavators, dumpers, and compact construction equipment. Manufactured from lightweight yet durable aluminium, the new loading ramps provide a ...

Best Forklift Container Ramps for Safe LoadingForklift loading ramps are an essential piece of equipment to allow businesses to load forklifts over kerbs, overcome differences in floor levels in the warehouse or load and unload goods from ground level shipping containers. Choosing the wrong forklift container ramp can cause instability, damage, or ...

Multi-Channel Cable Protectors for PavementsWhile the UK has seen a massive surge in electric vehicle (EV) ownership, public infrastructure is still catching up. For the millions of homeowners without a private driveway, this often means running a charging cable and cable protector from the house, across a public pavement, to the car.At The Ramp ...

Van Loading Ramp Guide Safely loading equipment, goods and trolleys in and out of vans is essential to prevent injuries to users and prevent damage to the goods. With many options available on the market, it can often be hard to understand what van ramp length you need to safely load your equipment. This guide covers the key questions asked ...

At The Ramp Factory, we are excited to announce we have recently expanded our range of mobility aids to include bathroom and toilet aids.  For many people, especially older adults, the elderly, those living with disabilities and those recovering from surgery, showering and bathing safely can be difficult. Bathrooms and toilets can be ...

At The Ramp Factory, we are excited to announce the launch of our new range of Outrigger Pads. Engineered for maximum durability and load distribution, these pads are designed to provide a rock-solid foundation on even the softest or most uneven terrain.Why Your Project Needs Quality Outrigger PadsAcross the construction, landscaping and utilities ...

How to Choose the Right Motorbike Ramp for Your Truck or TrailerTransporting your motorcycle safely is essential to prevent damage to your motorbike and keep you safe during loading. Whether your loading a Triumph, Honda, Yamaha or a dirt bike, it is essential you have a versatile loading ramp which can easily be taken with you when taking your ...

At The Ramp Factory we are proud to stock Saljol Rollators, including the Saljol Allround Rollator, Carbon Rollator and Indoor Rollator. Saljol rollators are known for their premium quality, stylish designs and extensive range of safety features, perfect for assisting those with disabilities.  Within this blog we will look at the popular ...