Portable Ramps

Portable ramps are intended to conveniently gain access to vehicles, or overcome different obstacles (such as staircases). Many opt for portable ramps mainly because they provide substantial benefits. Compared to permanent ramps, they are more flexible, light-weight, affordable, and can be carried anywhere. In addition, this type of ramps does not limit you to only just one type. There are practically a wide range of portable types to choose from. All of which are designed to cater a particular function. Therefore, you would surely find a ramp that will perfectly address your needs.  Furthermore, the portable-type of ramps are used in numerous applications. They also assume different roles and functions. Today, more manufacturers are now producing different types of portable loading ramps as well as handicap ramps. Thanks to the emergence of ramps, overcoming an obstacle and loading heavy vehicles can now be done with ease.

Portable-type of ramps are generally designed to address different situations. It is essential that you are aware of the available options in the market. You have to know at least its common types. Therefore, take time to go over the following portable-type of ramps, and be familiar with their use:

• Single folding ramps – These types of ramps, which are commonly 2-6 feet in length, have hinge type mechanism that functions to join its two halves. This feature allows them to be folded lengthwise, creating a wider surface, and disintegrating half of its width so that it will be more portable for easy storage.

• ADA ramps – ADA portable ramps are often used for public venues like concerts and other events. All types of staging concepts are combined with ADA-compliant ramps that usually match up their portable stage equipments. They can also be custom-designed to exactly address, and meet the needs of a particular space.

• Track ramps – The sizes of track-style ramps range from 3 up to 10 feet in length. They feature a 'track', which looks like a pathway that has raised sides. This is used to allow wheels to freely move up and down the ramp. Portable loading ramps are perfect example for this type of ramp.

• Roll up ramps –When compared to folding ramps, roll-up types are more portable, compact, and offers more storage flexibility. They are often 5 feet long, and have a full width surface along with side rails. Portable handicap ramps are the classic example of a rollup style ramp.  

A big percentage of the ramps being sold today are made up from durable yet light weight materials, like aluminum. Even though they are portable they can still be pretty heavy. That is why manufacturers are constantly finding ways to make them more convenient to carry by introducing foldable and modular ramps. This allows users to unfold the ramps separately to increase portability, and even out its weight. In addition, they can easily connect them in the middle in order to form a wider and longer ramp surface. The modular types of ramps, such as the portable scooter ramps, are ideal for accessing vehicles. They tend to be longer, and can also be used to overcome high obstacles. Non-folding types, however, are shorter and lighter. They are excellent when overcoming smaller obstacles.

When selecting a portable-type of ramp, make sure to consider its primary use. You should also determine the height of the barrier as well as the size of the ramp. Finding ramps that can be easily set up, and offer basic mechanics are ideal for first-time users. You must choose a ramp that is safe, secured, portable, easy to setup, functional, flexible, and can be conveniently stored.

Portable ramps certainly provide convenience and flexibility. Just make sure to find the one that will ensure your safety while it serves its purpose!