Description
Wheelchair ramp to manage steps, load into cars, vans and navigate other various rises and falls in daily life with safety and ease using Telescopic Aluminium Single-Fold Super-Grip Wheelchair Ramp for Steps.
This Lightweight and Portable Aluminium Folding Wheelchair Ramp for steps can carry weights of up to 300kg whilst folding in half like a suitcase for easy storage.
The Super-Grip Wheelchair ramp for Steps comes complete with an anti-slip high-traction surface, 50mm side rails to prevent wheelchairs and walkers from veering off the side as well as pre-drilled holes and locking pins to secure the ramp in place when in use, you can rest assured knowing that you're safe while using the ramp.
The inside width of the ramp measures 680mm, perfect for most scooters, walkers and wheelchairs alike.
Features and Benefits of the Wheelchair Ramp for Steps:
- Super-Grip anti-slip coating to prevent slips
- Wide enough for standard wheelchairs
- Corrosion-free marine-grade aluminium material
- Fold-away design for maximum convenience
- Locking pins to secure your ramp when in use
- Optional carry bag to protect your ramp (some models)
- Anti-slip rubber on the connection plate
- Certified to the highest international CE standards
The product index two individual ramps and a Black heavy duty storage bag
Specifications of the Wheelchair Ramp for Steps:
- 50mm safety rails to prevent roll-off
- Length: 150cm
- Width: 19cm
- Folding length: 85cm
- Gross weight: 6kg
- Loading Capacity: 272kg
Frequently Asked Questions:
1- Where can I use this ramp?
Light-weight aluminium Anti slip ramps are fantastic compact solutions to be used anywhere that you have an obstacle to overcome. They can be used for loading and offloading equipment from the back of a vehicle. They can be used for entries, into shops, homes and to overcome other obstacles. You can choose between different lengths for different inclines. You can virtually use it anywhere you need a portable easy access solution.
2- Can it be used whilst I am seated in my wheelchair?
Yes it certainly can! you can be seated whilst using your wheelchair or scooter on the ramp. you can also put the wheelchair or scooter on manual mode and push it up manually.
3- What is the max height obstacle to overcome?
There is no exact rule or regulation for the maximum height of the obstacle that you can use in conjunction with these ramps. However, it depends if the ramps are being used for a wheelchair/mobility user or if it is just used to load/off load or to transfer equipment in and out of a vehicle.
If it is used for loading/off-loading it can be used at much larger heights but if it is used for a person in an electric wheelchair or a mobility scooter it cannot be too steep for safety.
There is no exact legislation stating the maximum height requirements. However, for removable or portable ramps at home the ramp should not have a gradient exceeding 1:10 for safety so you would avoid putting the ramp too steep.
For Vehicles ramps should not exceed the gradient of 1:8.
Inside homes, permanent ramps should not exceed a gradient of 1:12.
Contact us for more information if you would like to have a permanent ramp access solution home modification.
4-What is a telescopic ramp?
The Telescopic Ramp allows wheelchair users to mount stairs easily and safely. ... The telescopic ramp extends and shortens in length to suit the required height. The non-slip tread provides greater traction and the underside of ramp and is covered with a non-slip rubber surface material.