Wheelchair ramps are a vital machine for anyone needing to use a mobility scooter or wheelchair. These ramps provide access to buildings, restaurants, classrooms, homes and many other locations. With a folding wheelchair ramp, you have more freedom to quickly move from place to place because of the ease of portability.
Ramps have been around a long time, but every day they’re getting better. The traditional bi-folding ramps are getting lighter and lighter. If you haven’t checked out the newest ramps available, you might be missing some of the latest composite materials that have made the equipment lighter and stronger. They are the same size as older bi-fold ramps, but the lightness really does matter.
Some ramps come in multiple pieces that, when fitting together, provide just as much strength as a solid ramp. The two-piece ramps will often come apart in the middle, and you would fold each track like a regular bi-fold. This allows you to use a much longer ramp and only have two pieces to carry that are each half the weight of a standard ramp. Nice and easy, right?
Ramps must be made of sturdy materials such as aluminum, fiberglass, or reinforced plastic. They must be lightweight, rust-resistant, and very durable. It is imperative that every wheelchair ramps to have bumper guides for safety, non-skid treads and must be able to sustain weights from 400 pounds to 800 pounds.
Ideally, it should have a minimum weight capacity of 550 pounds. Make sure the ramp you buy has a minimum carrying capacity exceeding your wheelchair’s weight plus your weight. Many ramps are designed for use with unoccupied wheelchairs. Choose a portable ramp that is designed to carry your wheelchair with you in it.
There are various types and styles of automotive ramps such as the in-floor ramp, the side lift ramp, the side-folding ramp, and the rear lift ramp. In case a ramp is mostly for entering or exiting the home, it might be a good idea to build a permanent ramp. On the other hand, a portable ramp is ideal when moving the ramp around. A scooter or a wheelchair can be very heavy and awkward to try to lift. Folding wheelchair ramps are an excellent choice because they are easy to fold and to move around.
Conclusion
Wheelchair ramps are an easy way for a user to access any area. They can help you enter different models of vans, SUVs, get over steps or thresholds without having to modify them for wheelchair access. There are a variety of different ramps available, therefore, when choosing these ramps, you have to take into account what type of wheelchair you are using and what angle of incline you can use.
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