Loading bay equipment manufacturer, Thornworld Industries, has introduced a new, low-cost Standard Ramp to its range.

The Derbyshire-based manufacturer has designed and built its new Type 11 ramp to meet an industry-wide need for ramps capable of supporting up to 7,000kg in weight, but using a lighter construction blueprint.

It includes, as standard, a towing hitch that allows easy movement with just one operator and a forklift truck. An integrated entry section has also been included to further simplify the movement of the ramp. These combine to help speed positioning for operatives and enable the equipment to be purchased at a more competitive price when compared to similar 7,000kg Standard Ramp designs.

Ian Langan, Thornworld Industries’ Technical and Engineering Director said, “We’re delighted to be adding the Type 11 Standard Ramp to our comprehensive range. Already, it’s proved to be a successful route to offering customers a lower cost fixed entry ramp of equal quality to heavier alternatives.”

The new, full-width loading ramp features expanded metal flooring for traction, safety chains on both sides and hydraulic height adjustment. Furthermore, with fewer moving parts, the ramp requires reduced levels of maintenance than previous Thornworld models.

Photo: The new Thornworld Type 11 ramp