Furthering its commitment to developing products that better meet customer requirements, loading bay equipment manufacturer Thorworld Industries has introduced a new, low-cost Type 11 Standard Ramp to its range.
The Derbyshire-based manufacturer has designed and built its latest solution to meet an industry-wide need for ramps capable of supporting up to 7,000kg in weight, but using a lighter construction blueprint.
Featuring an innovative side rail – using an angled truss design – the new ramp has been designed to offer a lightweight yet rigid structure. It includes a towing hitch that allows easy movement with just one operator and a forklift truck, and an integrated entry section to further simplify the movement of the ramp.
“We’re delighted to be adding the Type 11 Standard Ramp to our comprehensive range,” says Ian Langan, Thorworld Industries’ technical and engineering director. “Already, it’s proved to be a successful route to offering customers a lower cost fixed entry ramp of equal quality to heavier alternatives.”
Presenting the same safety features as other full width loading ramps, including expanded metal flooring for traction, safety chains on both sides and hydraulic height adjustment, Thorworld’s design and manufacturing standards have not been compromised in the Type 11 ramp.
Structurally stronger but measuring the same overall length as Thorworld’s Type 10 Standard Ramp, the Type 11 features a “double” bend to provide extra space for side beams and allow for the addition of a side wall. Furthermore, with fewer moving parts, the ramp requires reduced levels of maintenance.
“In these challenging times we’re continuing our commitment to supporting the logistics industry and its hardworking employees with loading solutions designed to simplify operations and keep everyone safe,” Mr Langan concludes.