Folding wheelchair ramp
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A FOLDING WHEELCHAIR ramp, with psv or welfare minibuses Manchester.
It is made from either coloured glass reinforced plastic or aluminium with a non slip finish and has a tubular steel subframe and is designed to fit into the rear or side loading aperture of a light van.
When not in use, the counterbalanced double extension ramp which has self opening support legs, is stowed upright.
A vertical pivot allows the unit to be opened like a conventional door for emergency access or cleaning, and gas operated struts are fitted to assist in raising or lowering the ramp platform. By fitting the folding ramp to the side of an entrance, emergency passenger access is possible, even with the ramp raised. 2.44m (8ft) long, designed for use has been developed by Rolac of Rolac claim substantial cost and weight savings for the ramp over a conventional electro-hydraulically operated wheelchair lift, and when fitted to a frontwheel-drive van, the low floor height gives an additional low angle of incline, thus aiding loading.
A full width version of the ramp is also available for freight use.
Rolac supply the welfare ramp ready assembled for fitting to most light vehicles or through vehicle bodybuilders and the cost of the 25kg (55 lb) ramp is approximately £400.