Portable Ramps

What Are Portable Wheelchair Ramps

Wheelchair ramps designed for straightforward use anywhere you go are classified as portable. Portable ramps for wheelchairs are designed to be easy to maneuver from one place to another and durable enough to be left in place.

Portable ramp is ideal for people living a more active lifestyle to a convenient building access. These ramps are even available in models that fold up like a suitcase, allowing them to travel with you so that you're always able to get in where you need to, no matter where you want to go.

Portable ramps are often constructed with lightweight materials without sacrificing durability and are either made to be compact or foldable to enable easy transport or storage. In addition to providing greater freedom for users on the go, portable ramps are also a great solution for users who are renting their home or don’t want to commit to remaining in their current home for many years.

Types of Portable Wheelchair Ramps

Folding Ramps- these are the most common portable wheelchair ramps because they are light in weight and can be easily set up, used, carried and transported. Folding ramps comes in bi-fold or multi-fold options.Bi-Fold- Type of portable ramp that folds down to half its width making it perfect if it needs to be moved regularly. Lightweight, durable and have an anti-slip grip surface. Suitable for manual, electric wheelchairs or scooters.  Multi-Fold- This range folds to half its length and then to half its width, which makes it very compact! These ramps are solid, durable and have a choice of anti-slip grip surface. Suitable for manual, electric wheelchairs or scooters

Threshold Ramps - Used to bridge single steps and thresholds. It simply lays on top of the bump created by your doorway, creating a smooth and flat surface that you can glide across. These are most commonly used for doorway thresholds as the name suggests but they can be used anywhere there is a low rise that needs to be climbed. Available in aluminium, moulded plastic, carbon fibre or rubber. Designed to be highly durable and incredibly easy to install

Kerb Ramps - Used to bridge steps and kerbs. Available in shorter lengths making them perfect for lower rises. Quick and easy to setup

Track/Channel Ramps - comes in pair and are very light depending on their length. They come in lengths up to 3 metres and weight capacities up to 900kg. One of the challenges with track ramps is getting them properly set up for use. They need to be parallel to each other and the same distance apart as the wheelbase width of the wheelchair or scooter

Looking for the best option for your wheelchair ramp need? Follow our guide to ensure you choose a safe, convenient and durable wheelchair ramp. For more information get in touch with us. Our ramp experts are always happy to assist you. Contact us online or via phone 1300 913 047.