Wheelchair ramps - Loading ramps

Wheelchair ramps and loading ramps are important aids for ensuring mobility, accessibility, and safe transport processes. They enable steps, edges, and height differences to be overcome and support both private individuals and commercial users in enjoying a safe and comfortable everyday life. In this category, you will find a comprehensive overview of different types of ramps, their areas of application, and technical and legal principles.

Wheelchair ramps & loading ramps – safe solutions for accessibility and transport

Wheelchair ramps and loading ramps are indispensable aids when it comes to overcoming obstacles safely and comfortably. In this category, you will find a selection of our most important ramp types, which can be used in private, medical, and commercial environments. Our complete range also includes numerous other ramp variants made of aluminum and stainless steel. If you need a special model that is not listed here, we will be happy to advise you personally.

Wheelchair ramps – enabling accessibility in everyday life

Wheelchair ramps help people in wheelchairs to overcome steps, thresholds, or differences in height independently or with an accompanying person. They are an important part of barrier-free mobility and contribute significantly to making buildings, vehicles, or traffic areas independently accessible.

Mobile wheelchair ramps for flexible use

Mobile ramps are lightweight, collapsible, or foldable and are ideal when a permanently installed solution is not possible. Thanks to their low weight and aluminum construction, they can be easily transported and quickly set up when needed. These ramps are suitable for:

• Private households with individual steps or higher door thresholds
• Care services and social institutions
• Vehicles in which wheelchairs are regularly loaded
• Temporary locations such as events or mobile workplaces

Permanently installed wheelchair ramps for permanent accessibility

Permanently installed ramp systems are often used in vehicles, public buildings, or commercial applications. They offer an extremely stable, safe surface that can be driven on at any time. Particular attention is paid to robust design, durable materials, and non-slip surface coatings.

Legal basis & slope guidelines according to DIN 18040

Clear, legally binding standards apply to public use. DIN 18040 defines gradients, dimensions, and safety requirements for barrier-free ramps. These guidelines are not only for comfort, but above all for safety.

Recommended gradients for wheelchair ramps

The following guidelines should be taken into account when calculating the required ramp length:

• Public buildings: max. 6% gradient
• Self-drivers with physical limitations: max. 6%
• Experienced self-drivers: up to 10%
• Persons being pushed: up to 20%
• Electric wheelchairs: up to 20%

Loading ramps & loading rails – safe solutions for transport & logistics

Loading ramps and loading rails enable the safe loading and unloading of heavy machinery, equipment, gardening and construction technology, or other transport goods. They are used in the private sector, in trade, or in industrial logistics.

Important selection criteria for loading ramps

Several technical characteristics should be taken into account to ensure that a loading ramp can be used safely:

• Length – affects the angle of inclination and thus safety
• Width – must match the track width of wheels or chains
• Load capacity – depends on the weight and wheel load of the equipment
• Dead weight – important for frequent transport
• Non-slip surface – perforated, coated, or textured
• Design – one-piece, foldable, or collapsible
• Ramp edge – protects against sideways slipping

For folding ramps, it is important to ensure that hinges and connecting elements are sufficiently stable, as these are among the areas subject to the highest loads. High-quality materials and precise workmanship are crucial for a long service life.

Materials & surfaces for maximum safety

Ramps are mainly made of aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum offers an optimal ratio between weight and load capacity, while stainless steel is particularly robust and corrosion-resistant. Both materials ensure long-term usability even in harsh weather conditions.

Non-slip surfaces—e.g., ribbed, perforated, or coated—increase safety in rain, snow, or dirty conditions. Such surface coatings are indispensable, especially in professional environments.

Our product range & custom options

The text presented here is only an excerpt from our entire range. In addition to wheelchair and loading ramps in various lengths, widths, and load capacities, we also offer special solutions for vehicles, logistics areas, or barrier-free access. If you are looking for a special ramp that you cannot find in the shop, we will be happy to help you select the right model.