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Modular Walkway Platform

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GPR (Glass Reinforced Plastic) walkway

Rapid Ramp Limited Variant:

The modular walkway is a high-quality steel platform, exceptionally robust and equipped with powder-coated handrails, boasting a secure loading capacity of 1,000 kilograms.

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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 premium-quality steel platform, featuring durable construction, powder-coated handrails, and a safe loading capacity of 1,000 kilograms when installed correctly.


This walkway system adheres rigorously to DDA regulations, British standards, and complies with Documents M and K of the Building Regulations. It achieves the minimum compliant width of 1500 mm and maintains a gentle 1:15 gradient (equivalent to 3.7 degrees).


Designed to meet the highest safety standards, it offers comprehensive 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 (in accordance with Part M & K).


Whether you require a temporary or permanent walkway solution, this system stands out for its versatility.


Key Features and Benefits:

  1. Swift design and installation.
  2. Available in various widths.
  3. Constructed from durable steel, featuring a galvanised walkway and powder-coated handrails that remain comfortably warm to the touch.
  4. Proudly manufactured in the UK, with nationwide service coverage extending to both the UK and Ireland.
  5. Components are modular and reusable, ensuring flexibility in design.
  6. Walkway platforms are fire-resistant, providing enhanced fire safety compared to wooden systems.
  7. Backed by a three-year guarantee and designed for a lifespan exceeding 25 years.
  8. Suitable for both short-term and long-term applications.
  9. Fully adjustable, allowing for easy adaptation, modification, and reuse.
  10. Custom sizes are available to meet specific requirements.
  11. Walkway platforms can be effortlessly removed, leaving the area in its original condition.

General information

Color

Black

Guidance for specification option:

Standard.

Other

Guidance for specification option:

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

-

Manufacturer guidance

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

Warranty description

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

GPR (Glass Reinforced Plastic).

Guidance for specification option:

  • Optional.
  • A slip-resistant and non-corrosive surface that is suitable for areas with high footfall such as schools and public spaces.

Toe plates

Toe plate, with GPR.

Toe plate, without GPR.

Not required.

Handrail system

Standard handrail.

Guidance for specification option:

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

Infill handrail.

Guidance for specification option:

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

1100 mm high vertical infill handrail.

Guidance for specification option:

For level landings in a commercial application.

Lower intermediate handrail.

Guidance for specification option:

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.

Manufacturer guidance

  • 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.

System accessories

None.

Gates unit.

Guidance for specification option:

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

Access hatch.

Guidance for specification option:

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

Underside mesh hoarding.

Guidance for specification option:

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.

Guidance for specification option:

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

Solid underside hoarding.

Guidance for specification option:

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.

Guidance for specification option:

Added to aid visually impaired users.

Modular ramps.

Step unit.

Guidance for specification option:

To provide access to the walkway.

Manufacturer guidance

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

Integral accessories

Telescopic legs.

Guidance for specification option:

Legs can be adjusted to accommodate different threshold heights.

Colour/ Finish

Grey.

Yellow.

Black.

Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Available in various colours, consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Width

900 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

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

1000 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard width for dwellings.

1200 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Extra wide ramp.

1500 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Recommended width for public use.

Bespoke.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Manufacturer guidance

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

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

156.73 kg CO₂ eq/m²

Self declared

Guidance for specification option:

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

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

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

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

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