Aluminium Ramps
Aluminium ramps have become popular because of their strength, rigidity and relatively light weight. The aluminium ramps for sale at Essential Aids are quality units, designed to resist corrosion even when exposed to the elements. Most aluminium wheelchair ramps either fold in half or are telescopic, making them easy to store or transport in the boot of a car. Many suitcase-style ramps are made from aluminium. These popular designs fold in half and are carried by means of an integral handle.
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Suitcase Ramp 2ft
A compact wheelchair and mobility scooter ramp to help transition over steps or doorways.£64.90WAS £89.00with VAT Relief -
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Suitcase Ramp 3ft
A 3ft ramp for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, ensuring smooth and safe kerb transitioning.£84.90WAS £109.00with VAT Relief -
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Suitcase Ramp 5ft
A double width, folding aluminium ramp for wheelchairs and mobility scooters (5ft).£139.00WAS £169.00with VAT Relief -
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Suitcase Style Ramp 6ft
An aluminium suitcase ramp with a carrying handle, safe for use in all weather conditions.£159.00WAS £189.00with VAT Relief -
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Bifolding Suitcase Ramp 6ft
Ideal for providing access to houses and cars for wheelchairs, scooters, walkers and rollators.£199.00WAS £223.99with VAT Relief -
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Telescopic Channel Ramps 5ft
Aluminium wheelchair ramp with a free carry bag, for convenient storage or transportation.£104.90WAS £129.90with VAT Relief -
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Telescopic Channel Ramps 6ft
Extending 6ft wheelchair ramps which give a smooth and safe transition over steps and kerbs.£114.90WAS £139.90with VAT Relief -
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Telescopic Channel Ramps 7ft
Non-slip ramps with raised edges and a free carry bag, an ideal tool for wheelchair users.£124.90WAS £149.90with VAT Relief -
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Fixed Length Broad Wheelchair Ramp
These one piece ramps for mobility scooters or wheelchairs are super strong and have a limit of 400kg (62 stone).£180.00WAS £195.66with VAT Relief -
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Lightweight Telescopic Wheelchair Ramps
A lightweight and portable pair of wheelchair ramps with a telescopic mechanism.2 Options from£199.00with VAT Relief -
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Roll-Up Wheelchair Ramp
A wheelchair and mobility scooter ramp that can be rolled up for transport and storage.£98.00WAS £113.33with VAT Relief -
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Telescopic Two-Part Channel Wheelchair Ramps
Two-part aluminium wheelchair ramps which are highly durable yet easy to transport.2 Options from£219.00with VAT Relief -
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Telescopic Wheelchair Ramp
Anodized aluminium wheelchair ramp which can support up to 30 stone in weight.£122.00WAS £130.06with VAT Relief -
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Twin/Multi Fold Aluminium Suitcase Ramp
Folding, compact ramp which fits easily into most cars.
4 Options from£224.00with VAT Relief -
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Single Fold Aluminium Suitcase Ramp
A range of folding access ramps for mobility scooters and wheelchairs.4 Options from£64.90with VAT Relief -
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Z-Tec Aluminium Rollup Ramps with Transportation Bag
A portable or fixed ramp designed for scooters and wheelchairs that simply rolls up for easy transportation or storage.2 Options from£80.90with VAT Relief -
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Mobility Care Roll-Up Portable Ramp
A wheelchair and scooter ramp with a unique, roll-up function.£93.90with VAT Relief -
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Threshold Bridging Ramp
British-made, lightweight, slip-resistant wheelchair ramps ideal for bridging the gap over most doors.4 Options from£129.00with VAT Relief -
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Wide Axcess Suitcase Ramps
Double width tracks with a non slip surface, providing a safe transitioning platform for wheelchairs or mobility scooters.5 Options from£64.90with VAT Relief -
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Advantage Series Suitcase Ramps
The ramp can be separated, making it even easier to use, carry, and store.4 Options from£249.00with VAT Relief -
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Lightweight Threshold Channel Ramps
Lightweight wheelchair ramps for use on low thresholds and doorways.£369.99with VAT Relief -
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Length-Fold Wheelchair Ramps
Designed for ease of use, this range is both lightweight and quick to deploy.7 Options from£248.60with VAT Relief -
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Perfolight-combi Telescopic Channel Ramps
Very compact storage and easy portability with ergonomic fold away handles.2 Options from£484.00with VAT Relief -
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Mobility Care Lightweight Telescopic Channel Ramps
An extendable pair of ramps that can be used with wheelchairs and scooters.2 Options from£104.90with VAT Relief -
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Modular Threshold Ramp Kit
A modular ramp kit that can be used to clear doorway thresholds.4 Options from£81.40with VAT Relief -
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Multi-fold Economy Wheelchair Ramps with Grip Surface
A folding wheelchair ramp that is easy to transport and store.2 Options from£169.00with VAT Relief -
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Suitcase Ramp 4ft
A 4ft wheelchair or mobility scooter ramp, ideal for higher steps, doorways or kerbs.£114.00WAS £139.00with VAT Relief -
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7ft Folding Channel Ramps (2.1m)
These ramps are suitable for use with heavier wheelchairs or mobility scooters.£164.00WAS £179.99with VAT Relief
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Aluminium ramps are key mobility aids, especially for people using wheelchairs, rollators or mobility scooters.
Using aluminium to manufacture ramps has a number of benefits compared to other materials.
Modern aluminium alloys are a relatively lightweight metal, while remaining strong and rigid.
These properties make it ideal for portable wheelchair ramps, which may need to be moved and handled by one person alone.
Aluminium's rigidity means that it does not significantly sag under the weight of a wheeled mobility aid.
It is also not prone to rust, making it suitable for ramps which are left outside for long periods.
This contrasts with steel, which corrodes in the elements and is also significantly heavier.
Single section ramps are available, which are the simplest kind, but the most popular aluminium ramps compress in size when not in use.
This means they are easy to store or move as required.
Some ramps have hinges in the middle, meaning they can fold in half when not in use.
Others have a telescopic mechanism.
Telescopic channel ramps come in pairs, one for each set of wheels.
They can be placed the desired width apart to accommodate the mobility aid they're intended for.
Each of these 'channel ramps' has raised 'lips' which prevent wheels rolling off to the sides.
'Roll-up ramps' have unique sections which fit together when in use to create a stable ramp platform.
The sections then separate and can be 'rolled-up' after use.
This type of ramp is usually relatively short and does not bear heavier weights.
Yes, there are ramps available specifically for this purpose.
Some versions are able to accommodate different floor heights on either side of the threshold.
This depends on the specific ramp, so please check the product details concerned.
Aluminium does not corrode under normal conditions so ramps made from it do not rust.
Many people leave their aluminium ramps outside and exposed to the elements, without any problems.
Each ramp has its own weight bearing limit, so it's important to read the product details before choosing one.
Many aluminium models are strong enough for mobility scooters.
Aluminium wheelchair ramps have two standard methods of preventing the rolling surface from becoming slippery when wet.
The simplest is a raised pattern of grooves milled into the surface.
This improves the grip of the tyres found on rollators, wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Other models have a surface coated with a bumpy rubber or soft plastic compound, creating a high-friction non-slip layer.
Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust!