Are Ramps Suitable For Trolleys?

Are Ramps Suitable For Trolleys?

Published on Thursday 25th November 2021

Different ramps may support a varied maximum trolley load. The Rapid Ramp system has a tested loading capacity of 1,000kg. Therefore, if your trolley and its contents do not exceed this weight limit, it will be safe to use.

Different ramps may support a varied maximum trolley load. The Rapid Ramp system has a tested loading capacity of 1,000kg. Therefore, if your trolley and its contents do not exceed this weight limit, it will be safe to use.

Our modular ramps are designed to support high traffic volumes. The types of traffic that can use our ramps includes public footfall, wheelchairs, trolleys, prams, mobility scooters, hospital beds, and heavy medical equipment.

Ramp Widths

Platforms are available in different widths. A wider platform can accommodate footfall travelling in two directions and provide turning space for transportation beds and electrically operated wheelchairs/scooters.

Please note that a compliant ramp for public buildings must achieve a minimum width of 1500mm, and a 1:15 gradient (3.7 degrees).

Dwelling ramps that need to be compliant with building regulations require a minimum ramp width of 900mm.

Platform Widths Available:

  • 900mm – the recommended width for dwellings under Document M, Section 6 of the Building Regulations.
  • 1000mm – our standard modular wheelchair ramp for dwellings.
  • 1200mm – our slightly wider modular ramp.
  • 1500mm – the recommended width for modular ramps for public buildings.

Any of the plafrom widths can be secured together to create almost any width.

 

Success Stories

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Ramp Requirement

Are you needing a ramp? Request a quick quote or email [email protected] with the full project address, drawings, photos and contact details. 

Compliant and standard modular ramps are available.

   

 

Step Units

Alongside our modular metal ramps, we also provide our widely used and specified modular steps. Again, compliant, and standard versions are available

>>Learn more about our modular steps<<

fully compliant steps    standard step unit  

Free Quick Quote For A Ramp or Steps 

Request a quick quote or email [email protected] with the full project address, drawings, photos and contact details.


CASE STUDIES

Abingdon and Witney College

MODULAR ACCESS TO THE DANCE STUDIO

Application : Education
Location : Witney, Oxfordshire
System : Fully Compliant Ramp System

Supply & Install

Access Platform, Surrey

A WIDE ACCESS PLATFORM FOR TURNING SPACE

Application : Residential
Location : Claygate, Surrey
System : Standard Ramp System / Standard Step System

Supply & Install

Campus & Co Shop

CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE SHOP ENTRANCE

Application : Public Building
Location : Hastings, East Sussex
System : Standard Ramp System

Supply & Install

Chelmsford Waste Pipe Project

OVERCOMING AN ACCESS CHALLENGE

Application : Public Space
Location : Chelmsford
System : Standard Ramp System

Rapid Rental

Custom Wheelchair Ramps, Heigham Water Treatment Works

Application : Modular Building
Location : Norwich, Norfolk
System : Standard Ramp System

Supply & Install

Emergency Exit Ramp, QEQM Hospital

EMERGENCY DISABLED ACCESS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL

Application : Healthcare
Location : Margate, Kent
System : Standard Ramp System

Supply & Install

External Ramps, Southend University Hospital

AN EXTERNAL RAMP DESIGN FOR AN EMERGENCY VILLAGE BUILDING

Application : Healthcare
Location : Southend-on-Sea, Essex
System : Fully Compliant Ramp

Supply & Install

Mobile Changing Unit, Preston

Application : Modular Building
Location : Preston, Lancashire
System : Standard Ramp System

Supply & Install

St Paul’s Cathedral - South Transept

DDA IMPROVEMENTS WORKS – SOUTH TRANSEPT RAMP

Application : Heritage
Location : London
System : Fully Compliant Ramp System

Supply & Install

THE UK’S EXPERTS IN MODULAR RAMP SYSTEMS.

Rapid Ramp

10 Menzies Road, Ponswood Industrial Estate, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 9BB

Hours:
8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

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