Folding wheelchair ramps are typically lightweight and are very portable and yet still strong and durable.
Portable aluminium wheelchair ramps come as a single fold or suitcase design, which means they fold in the centre and have a handle to carry around.
When unfolded they span across the obstacle and are approximate thirty inches wide.
Features A folding ramp is normally made from aluminium and the surface is lined with a slip resistant high traction tape and will support loads of up to six hundred pounds.
To stop you from falling of the edges is two inch kerb.
The aluminium folding ramp comes in various lengths and for more details can be found on the internet.
When you buy a ramp for your wheelchair, which could also be a folding electric wheelchair, you could consult some experts who specialize in providing folding wheelchair ramps for the disabled.
They can understand your needs and then find the best solution which can fit your requirements.
Another portable ramp is the multi-fold ramp that also will fold up like a suitcase, the last two folds will auto lock so no need to lock it.
So just close and carry away, these ramps also come in aluminium too.
The bariatric ramp is also a folding wheelchair ramp and comes in a portable multi fold.
The top of the ramp will mound the rear of the van and secured firm.
These ramps are great for loading and removing too.
Due to its durability aluminium is a great material to use for folding ramps but the cost can be more expensive than say a wooden ramp, but with zero maintenance costs can be cheaper in the long term.
Aluminium is a much more cost effective material to use than other materials for folding wheelchair ramps.