Ramp Safety

All our products are designed and built with ramp safety in mind. This includes using slip-resistant materials and making sure ramps are wide and stable enough to support users' weight. The purchaser is responsible for ensuring the ramps they purchase are appropriate not only for their needs, but also to the specifications we specify on our website when making the purchase. This is to ensure that ramps are not only comfortable to use, but also safe. The purchaser must also consider the weight capacity of the ramp, the slope of the ramp, and the traction of the surface to ensure that it is stable and secure enough to safely support the weight of the user.

The ramp calculator available on our website can be used to estimate the length of ramp required to ensure a safe gradient. In addition to describing the ramp's suitability for certain purposes, we also describe whether it is suitable for manual chairs only, or for both manual and electric wheelchairs. This is because the length of ramp required for manual wheelchairs is different from the length required for electric wheelchairs, due to the additional weight of the battery and motor. Thus, the ramp calculator can help ensure that the ramp is suitable for the intended purpose, and appropriate for the type of wheelchair being used. We will also provide specifications on our website regarding maximum weights, load heights, and usable widths. This will allow users to accurately determine the size and length of ramp they need, taking into account the weight of the wheelchair and any additional components. It will also enable them to check that the ramp will be able to support the load of the wheelchair and any additional users.

In the case of our other ramps, such as our extra-wide motorcycle ramps that are popular with ride on mowers and quad bikes, we specify maximum weights and load heights that must be strictly adhered to in order to preserve the structural integrity of the ramp. In addition, we request that those who may be interested in using ramps such as these for commercial purposes do so at their own risk, since the ramps are not advertised as commercial ramps, so we cannot guarantee or cover the ramps under our warranty if they are used in this manner. This is because when the ramps are used commercially, they are subjected to greater wear and tear than when they are used for residential purposes, which could potentially lead to damage that is not covered under our warranty.

Although it can be confusing or frustrating to purchase a potentially more expensive, longer or wider ramp than you feel you may need or have the room for, these recommendations are made not only with your ramp safety in mind, but also with the wellbeing of the products you are trying to load. This is because the length and width of the ramp need to be able to accommodate the product without putting too much stress on the materials. The steeper the ramp, the less stress it puts on the product, but it also puts more stress on the user. A longer and wider ramp allows for a gentler incline, which is safer for both the product and the user.