What are the top four choices you must make when buying a dockboard or plate? Price, dimension, capacity, and safety. Many customers choose these dock products based on price alone, but that is like buying a pair of shoes even if they don’t fit you. Price alone is not and should not be the ultimate […]
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When you look at a yard ramp from the side, you notice its design and structure is similar to a bridge. One end of the yard ramp rests on the floor of a semi truck trailer while the opposite end sits on the ground, forming a bridge between the two uneven height surfaces. Materials Bridges, like […]
In three of our previous segments, we’ve introduced the question of what portable ramp is right for me, and introduced a seven part series to better help you understand ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. So far we’ve covered what the ramps use or purpose is, and more importantly what the rise you’re trying to […]
The Rise and the Run of a Ramp In our two previous segments, we introduced the idea of purchasing a ramp into several different sections and introduced those sections to you. We also offered a variety of options to choose from trying to determine what ramp is best for you. In this part of our […]
Hello, and welcome back. In our previous segment, we introduced the question of how to choose the best ramp to fit your needs, and because of its complexity, we decided to write a seven part series that will review detailed information to better help your decision. Location and Purpose of Your Ramp In this segment, […]
I spoke with a customer earlier this week who had a good question: they live in a single family residence and wanted to know what the right ramp length for them is? Unfortunately, this is a very complex question. Every situation is unique with several factors that must be considered when determining the length of […]
With the hint of graduation right around the corner, many high schools and universities have begun the rigorous process of planning one of the biggest events of a student’s life – graduation. First there’s a question of venue – hold it on campus or rent a larger space elsewhere? Second is the question of how […]
“How long does my wheelchair ramp have to be?” This is a question I am asked several times daily, and unfortunately there is not a simple answer. There are many different factors in determining the correct ramp size, including the rise (distance between the top stair and ground), space available for a ramp vs. space […]