The Threshold Ramp

A bridge threshold ramp is designed to help you cross a small dip or rise. Power scooters or wheelchairs benefit from them, as they allow you to cross door thresholds and small steps that would otherwise be abruptly raised or lowered. Portable or fixed ramps are available. A threshold ramp is a good idea if you own an electric mobility scooter. Even a one-inch dip or rise can pose a significant barrier and cause injury if traversed.

Many exterior door thresholds have bottom plates. In addition to allowing the door to seal, these plates can also act as a barrier for wheelchairs and scooters. The tracks on sliding glass doors can be significantly damaged if a scooter runs over them. These are just a few examples of the need for threshold ramps. They can help you overcome barriers and make getting around easy.

These ramps are sold in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. You can have them customized to fit your home or business. As well as being non-skid, these shoes are designed to provide good traction. This prevents slips or slides. Not only do threshold ramps allow entry for scooters and wheelchairs, but they also help prevent tripping injuries. These ramps provide greater and safer access for all.

The most common materials used in threshold ramps are rubber, plastic, and aluminum. Rubber ramps are commonly sold to clear heights up to three inches. They can be used indoors or outdoors and are durable. Rubber ramps can be cut and trimmed to customize the needed height or size. They work great for door thresholds and small steps with the capability to support weights of up to 850 pounds.

Aluminum thresholds Ramp can be used to span small steps, at heights up to about 6 inches. In addition to doorways, sliding glass doors, and raised landings, they are also ideal. Aluminum thresholds Ramp is sturdy, lightweight, and rust-resistant.

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Wheelchair ramps allow access to classrooms, buildings, fairs, churches, offices, hospitals, restaurants, public buildings, a family or friend's residence, among many other places. Portable ramps are also the ideal choice for loading and unloading a wheelchair or power chair from a vehicle, allowing you and your family more freedom to come and go as you please. There are several types available on the market today.

1) Threshold ramps can be used in doorways, over sliding door track systems, or to enable wheelchairs and power chairs to negotiate raised landings. These ramps are most often constructed from aluminum or recycled rubber products and have a high traction surface. They can be used outdoors or indoors.

2.) Wheelchair ramps are designed to be used with either manual or power wheelchairs. These ramps are two separate pieces that are meant to line up with the wheels of the wheelchair and are used to maneuver the chair up or down steps, into a vehicle, or to negotiate a curb.

3.) Single-fold ramps can be easily transported from one place to another. This style of the portable ramp allows for easy transport of a wheelchair or power chair in a vehicle. The ramp unfolds to a length of between 2 to 6 feet so you have greater flexibility and safety. A Single-fold Ramp folds lengthwise and can be easily transported to your next location.

4.) Multiple-fold ramps are very similar to single-fold ramps but offer lengths of up to 10 feet for even more versatility and accessibility. A portable extended reach ramp is another style that is designed with a lip on one end in order to securely attach to the back of a large van or SUV.

5.) Van ramps mount to the floor on the side or rear door of a van, enabling you to load and unload power chairs, wheelchairs, or scooters with ease. They feature a high traction surface and can be folded up and stored or transported.

6.) Rollup ramps do just that - they roll up into a carrying bag for easy transport to any location. This small, durable, and lightweight portable ramp will bridge the gap over steps, raised landings, curbs, and for loading a chair into a van. Designed with special hinges, this ramp can be rolled and unrolled easily and quickly to accommodate any situation.

Threshold wheelchair ramps feature non-skid surfaces to ensure your wheelchair or power chair won't slip or slide while on the ramp. Sandpaper tape, extruded aluminum, or raised button style surfaces are three of the surface materials available on portable ramps. Ramps manufactured from durable steel or aluminum offer more stability and will last longer than their original wood counterparts. Portable ramps often come with built-in handles so transporting them from one location to another is simple.