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Modular Walkway Platform

Standard mesh walkway

Rapid Ramp Limited Variant:
Third party certifications:
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Rapid Ramp's modular walkway is a high-quality, durable steel platform with powder-coated handrails. Whether it is a temporary or permanent walkway you require, the system offers versatility.

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Application

  • Suitable for all public applications e.g. schools, museums, train stations, airports, outdoor festivals, offices, public toilets facilities.
  • Suitable for residential applications.

Description

Rapid Ramp's modular walkway is a high-quality, durable steel platform with powder-coated handrails.


Whether it is a temporary or permanent walkway you require, the system offers versatility 


This can fully adhere to DDA regulations, plus; Documents M and K of the Building Regulations. This walkway achieves the minimum compliant width of 1500 mm and 1:15 gradient (3.7 degrees).


It is designed with the highest standard of provisions to prevent falls, collisions, and injuries in public settings such as schools, hospitals, shops, libraries, train stations, airports, public toilet facilities, offices and heritage sites. (Part M & K). 


Features and benefits:

  • Rapid design and installation.
  • Available in varied widths.
  • Made of durable steel with galvanized walkway and powder-coated, warm-to-touch handrails.
  • Manufactured in the UK with a nationwide service in the UK and Ireland. 
  • Reusable modular components.
  • Walkway Platforms are non-combustible, compared to wooden systems which will burn if exposed to fire. 
  • Three-year guarantee, lifespan of over 25 years.
  • Suitable as a short or long term solution.
  • Fully adjustable, can be adapted, modified and reused.
  • Bespoke sizes are available.
  • Walkway platforms can easily be removed, leaving an area in its original condition.  

General information

Color

Black

Standard.

Other

Also available powder-coated in any RAL colour.

Finish

Galvanized

Powder-coated

Material

Steel

Width

1500 mm

Bespoke

900 mm

1000 mm

1200 mm

Height

The Rapid Ramp system can be used up to 3 m high.

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WarrantyDescription

Three year

Uniclass

Ss_35_10_30_95 Working platform and walkway systemsPrimary

CAWS

L30/460 Walkways

L30/45 Ramps/ walkways

Specification data - Working platform and walkway systems

Frame

-

Section

Steel.

Decking and flooring

-

Material

Galvanized steel mesh.

  • As standard.
  • Self-drainingg to allow water to pass through, rather than puddle and potentially freeze.

Toe plates

Toe plate, with GPR.

Toe plate, without GPR.

Not required.

Handrail system

  • With trombone ends as standard.
  • Powder coated black as standard, but can be powder coated to any RAL colour.
  • For further information, consult manufacturer's literature and insert requirements.

Standard handrail.

Coated with thermosetting powder to provide a non-conductive, non-slip and scratch-resistant surface.

Infill handrail.

Prevents users from climbing or falling through gaps. It is often specified for schools and public buildings.

1100 mm high vertical infill handrail.

For level landings in a commercial application.

Lower intermediate handrail.

For use with the standard or infill handrail. The lower intermediate handrail is designed to be used by young children and wheelchair users. The handrail should be 600 mm from the surface of the system.

System accessories

For further information, consult manufacturer's literature and insert requirements.

None.

Gates unit.

A gate unit can be attached to the side of a platform; 1200 mm or wider.

Access hatch.

A hatch opens allowing a person access to the underground services.

Underside mesh hoarding.

This mesh is designed to prevent children from gaining access to the underneath of the ramp. It is often specified for schools and public buildings.

Specification includes:

• Mesh size 200 x 50 mm.

• 33.7 mm OD Single mesh clip.

Fine underside mesh hoarding.

This mesh has 20 x 20 mm small square holes, designed to stop litter from blowing underneath the walkway.

Solid underside hoarding.

This mesh is designed to prevent children from gaining access to the underneath of the walkway. It is often specified for schools and public buildings.

Specification includes:

• Pre-painted sheets of aluminium sheets with a solid polyethene core.

• Black as standard.

Yellow tread strips.

Added to aid visually impaired users.

Modular ramps.

Step unit.

To provide access to the walkway.

Integral accessories

Telescopic legs.

Legs can be adjusted to accommodate different threshold heights.

Colour/ Finish

Galvanized steel.

Width

Any of the widths can be secured together to create almost any width.

900 mm.

The minimum width required for dwellings under Document M, section 6 of Building Regulations.

1000 mm.

Standard width for dwellings.

1200 mm.

Extra wide ramp.

1500 mm.

Recommended width for public use.

Bespoke.

Insert requirements.

Environmental information

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Embodied carbon

1.85 kg·CO₂e/kg

When considering the carbon embodiment within the material; it is important to understand the mass of the material. For instance, a Rapid Ramp is hollow underneath the platform, whereas, a concrete ramp is solid. The amount of carbon embodiment needs to be considered based on the mass.

Recyclability

96%

Recycled content

21 %

Literature

Rapid Ramp Commercial Brochure

Rapid Ramp Commercial Brochure

Ramp Platform Loading Test | Rapid Ramp

Ramp Platform Loading Test | Rapid Ramp

Walkway Surface Options | Rapid Ramp

Walkway Surface Options | Rapid Ramp

Residential Ramp Brochure  | Rapid Ramp

Residential Ramp Brochure | Rapid Ramp

Case studies

Basingstoke Hospital, Basingstoke

Basingstoke Hospital, Basingstoke

Carlisle Park Pavilion Cafe, Morpeth

Carlisle Park Pavilion Cafe, Morpeth

Euston Station, London

Euston Station, London

Oxburgh Hall, National Trust

Oxburgh Hall, National Trust

St George's Hospital, Roehampton

St George's Hospital, Roehampton

Palmarsh Primary School, Hythe

Palmarsh Primary School, Hythe

Wincanton Primary School, Wincanton

Wincanton Primary School, Wincanton

Yattendon C Of E Primary School, Yattendon

Yattendon C Of E Primary School, Yattendon

Third party certifications

Constructionline

Constructionline

Certificate of Constructionline Bronze Membership

Constructionline

Constructionline

Certificate of Constructionline Gold Membership

Constructionline

Constructionline

Certificate of Constructionline Sliver Membership

Health & Safety Accreditation

Health & Safety Accreditation

Certificate of Health & Safety Accreditation