Aluminium Loading Ramps / Van Ramps Foot End

Most plant machinery loading ramps are are designed, tested & built at a 30% loading gradient to allow for safe loading & unloading. The foot (base) of the ramp is cut for the recommended load height and therefore it is essential the loading ramps are used at the correct height.

Some ramps, such as pallet truck ramps, have been designed for use at a smoother gradient.

Most TÜV certified 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 Car Loading Ramps) have a foot end cut to sit flat on the floor when the ramp is used at a specific angle - This is to evenly distribute the weight applied & allow for a smooth transfer on or off the ramp at ground level.

If the height you are loading to differs from the product specification, we recommend speaking to one of our advisers. It could be that a customised ramp solution will need to be fabricated at our factory to suit the height you are loading up to. Price for amending the foot end is typically £100 plus VAT for a pair of loading ramps.

All of our in stock plant loading ramps, held in stock for immediate dispatch, are cut for a 30% gradient. On the product page the minimum and maximum height the ramp can be used at is noted. For guidance of the ramp length you require based on your load height, please view the below:

If you are loading an item with lower ground clearance, a longer ramp is often required. We can custom cut the foot for the ramp for your load height to ensure the ramp remains securely on the ground during loading.

Speed bumps have been proven to increase safety, for road users and pedestrians alike. Studies have proven that speed bumps have reduced accidents and dangerous driving. They are especially popular in high-risk areas such as schools or roads with a high volume of pedestrians passing through. 

Prior to installing speed bumps, it is of course essential you gain the land owners permission as you will need to secure them into the ground using the fixings provided for tarmac and concrete. Local authorities and councils have their own policies relating to speed bumps and road safety so, if you plan to place speed bumps on a public road it is important to check with your local council prior to doing so.

In line with the Highways Regulations, speed bumps must be no less than 25mm high and no more than 100mm high. It is important speed bumps are not too steep to ensure vehicles can safely pass over them.

The maximum gradient recommended for speed bumps is a 1:10 gradient. Shallow gradients may be required, for example if the vehicles passing over them have low ground clearance or if emergency vehicles regularly undertake such routes. Speed bumps that reduce cars to 10mph or less can only be used on private roads.

Speed bumps can only be placed in roads with a speed limit of 30mph or less. The Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999 outlines various rules in relation to where speed bumps cannot be located. For example, speed bumps canot be placed within 30 metres of a zebra-controlled area, including puffin crossings. Speed humps also cannot be located within 20 metres of a rail track, or within 25 metres of a bridge over which the highway passes. 

It is essential that speed bumps are clearly visible to both drivers and pedestrians to ensure they can react safely and in good time. Visibility can be improved through adequate lighting, such as nearby street lighting that illuminates the road surface, as well as by incorporating reflectors or reflective markings directly on the speed bumps themselves. These measures help highlight the bumps in low-light conditions or at night, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.

Before you install speed bumps, you are legally required to inform those who will be affected by the speed bumps. For example, it is important to inform emergency services including the police, ambulance and fire brigade.

You must also inform residents in the area, transport services (if they operate on the road), traders, the council and any other organisations who may be affected.

The Ramp People provide fixings for tarmac and concrete, and a free drill bit, with all speed bumps and speed cushions. The speed bumps and speed cushions are easy to install, any confident DIY'er or handyman can install these.

We also have a handy installation guide. Our Product Guide for Speed Bumps & Speed Cushions can be found here. 

Our team is available throughout the week to help via phone, email, live chat or WhatsApp. If you’d rather we call you, you can easily request a callback here.