Lightweight Access Ramps

There are lots of choices of lightweight access ramps and these are growing steadily more sophisticated and ingenious. There is an equally large price range for lightweight access ramps too. For many, an access ramp is an essential part of life. It is not a whim or a luxury; it is a necessity. Therefore, choosing the right lightweight access ramp is essential because if you don’t get it right first time then it can be quite a costly mistake to put things right. 

What will the access ramp be used for?

Firstly, deciding on what the access ramp is to be used for will determine the type for your needs. You may already have a permanent access ramp outside the home and may need lightweight access ramps to enable a wheelchair user to access an auto or other vehicle. The portable ramp will also be useful for accessing buildings at the destination of the journey if the correct one is chosen.

Lightweight access ramps are not only used by the disabled, they are also used by companies to enable the transportation of heavy loads too. Although lightweight in structure and easily portable, they are durable and strong as well as can take loads up to 1000 pounds, which means they can support a small tractor! See, never fear – technology to the rescue! In a variety of widths and lengths and made for tough aluminum, storing portable lightweight access ramps is easy. There are even varieties that have castors. This can make moving the ramp so much easier too. Anti-slip surface is of course a standard consideration and some firms will also add white lined strips to the edge to the access ramp to help people who are partially sighted. This is not something that every manufacturer will take into consideration so it pays to ensure you have taken account of all needs of the wheelchair user and the caregiver.

Folding ramps

A folding ramp is an extremely easy option and as it is a lightweight ramp there will be no issues moving it from place to place. Many are provided with wheels or castors to help with this too. They can fold up neatly into a suitcase shape and size. There may be occasions when gaining access to a home or building may be very difficult due to the high angle of the different floor bases. This is why there are a variety of access ramps in different lengths.

Semi permanent ramps

If you need an access ramp for a considerable period of time but not on a permanent basis then you can get semi permanent ramps. A modular ramp is an excellent example of this type of ramp. Not only is it from the family of lightweight access ramps, but it is also very versatile and strong. If it needs to be moved then that can be achieved easily as it is not built into foundations. Although this kind of structure is sturdy, it is free standing so no planning permission is needed. The modular access ramps also have fully formed handrails already built into the structure so it is doubly safe.