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New NoTrax Anti-Fatigue Mats
While we continue to work hard to make the world more accessible for everyone, we’ve recently worked extra hard to expand our ambitions and make the entire world safer for everyone as well. As part of our safety crusade, we’re pleased to introduce a new product range to The Ramp People: New NoTrax anti-fatigue mats.
What are anti-fatigue mats
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Living with a disability: Accessibility facts and figures
How much do you really know about accessibility in the UK? While many of us may be aware that the country falls short in many areas when addressing accessibility, most don’t know the actual impact this has on our disabled population. Accessibility falls short because many of us, from the government to the general population, simply lack the ...

New! Warehouse Protection Equipment
Making the world more accessible and generally safer for everyone is a big challenge, but one we continue to take on with new products and improvements introduced all the time. With our wheelchair ramps handling everyday accessibility and traffic calming equipment helping to make the roads safer, we decided to take on warehouse workplace safety ...

Disabled Access Regulations and Part M Ramps
While many of our wheelchair ramps are perfect for temporary use and occasional access, often there is a need for a more permanent access solution. This is where our custom ramp service comes in. We can offer Part M ramps that are fully compliant with UK building regulations for disabled access. Just like our modular ramps, your custom solution ...

Get versatile safety with a portable speed bump
Our portable speed bump is one of our most flexible traffic calming tools, aiding traffic and pedestrian safety for a wide range of situations.
Why choose a portable speed bump?
A portable speed bump can be set up quickly, moved around and stored easily for a range of temporary solutions whether it’s a one-off event or for specific times of the ...

The Customisable Modular Ramp Solution
Whether at home or for a commercial building, sometimes a more versatile or long lasting ramp system is necessary. For semi-permanent needs and complete control over your ramp solution, our modular ramps offer unparalleled customisation for the perfect fit for any entrance.
The most versatile and flexible ramps
With completely modular parts this ...

Aluminium Loading Ramps / Van Ramps Foot End
Most TUV Certified (https://www.tuv.com/world/en/) loading ramps are designed, tested & built at a 30% loading gradient to allow for safe loading & unloading.
Because all of our Plant Ramps and Van Ramps (except the TRP40 Series) have a foot end cut to sit flat on the floor when the ramp is used at a specific angle - This is to evenly ...

Yard Ramp Training and Maintenance Guide
Yard Ramp Training and Maintenance Guide
Although our CE marked mobile yard ramps are very robust, routine maintenance & proper staff training will greatly increase the life expectancy & smooth running of the product. If regularly checked over one unit can be expected to last for 10yrs+ before factory refurbishment is required. Below we ...

Custom made car ramps
As you can see from our car ramps page, we provide a wide range of car ramps to suit almost any need. From short and sturdy kerb ramps for everyday use to heavy duty industrial car ramps for bigger heights and heavier machinery.
Of course, there are those times when a standard car ramp just won’t do. This is where our custom-made ramps come in ...

New Car Ramps Category
You can now find all the relevant ramps to suit your car loading needs on our comprehensive Car Ramps page. From basic rubber kerb ramps to more industrial vehicle ramps for higher load heights and heavier cars. With all our relevant car ramps available in one place it’s now easier than ever to find the right car ramp with The Ramp People.
The ...

How Not to use a Ramp
The Ramp People usually try to help out with the right and best suitable ramp choice. Especially when we receive large orders from the website we double check with customer if the ramp chosen is indeed the best suitable one. How Not to use a Ramp is a quite important factor when choosing a ramp.
And it does happen occasionally that the purchased ...

Viper – Difference between Economy and Premium Heavy Duty Van Ramp
We offer various loading van ramps, for Example Economy Viper Ramps and Premium Viper Ramps. But what exactly is the difference?
This blog will hopefully give you the answer you were looking for.
Economy Viper Heavy Duty Van Ramps:
Available in two widths (700mm and 920mm) and 3 lengths (1800mm, 2100mm and 2400mm) only
Capacity decreases with ...

Nylon Grab Handle for Ramps
With 2016 we have a new accessory available that can be ordered with every plant and vehicle ramp from production. If you wish you can now attach nylon straps working as grab handle for ramps to carry each ramp.
We usually recommend 4x straps per ramp, which would work out as 8x straps per pair.
The straps are made out of 100% polyester and can ...

New Milled Surface Ramps
Since we returned from our Italian Factory Visit we have promised to introduce new products to our ramp range and at last we are happy to introduce the new heavy duty range:
Milled Surface Ramps for heavy duty machinery with capacities up to 58,000kg
These ramps are our strongest ramps ever build to last and made out of the best aluminium only. ...

Which is the best wheel stop to buy?
Wheel stops or parking blocks come in three different materials: concrete, plastic and rubber. All of these come with their own pros and cons - but here at The Ramp People we believe that rubber comes out top every time.
We have a new range of wheel stops for sale online, all made from 100% recycled rubber to give you the most energy efficient, ...

Health & Safety with Modular Access Ramps
Here at The Ramp People we stock a massive range of 1100mm modular wheelchair ramp parts, kits and hand rails; fantastic for keeping you safe during icy, wet and cold conditions. As the cold weather has arrived, the path ways and steps to your house or workplace could become icy and slippery. Our modular ramp parts, kits and hand rails are ...

Measurements Video for Semi-Permanent Modular Wheelchair Access Ramps
Here at The Ramp People we constantly think about how to make life easier for our customers. How to get the correct measurements for the right ramp can be tricky. So, we have created a video with instructions on how to get the right measurements of your door frame so we can ensure that the connection between the modular access ramps and ...

Part ‘M’ Building Regulations Vs Modular Access Ramp
We've found that the majority of existing ramps, temporary and permanent, are not compliant to Part ‘M’ of the Building Regulations. From busy bars in Central London to Exhibition Centres in the midlands - most have ramp access but only a very small percentage comply with the regulations on paper. Even the ramp at Heathrow Terminal 3 Arrivals ...