ADA aluminum wheelchair ramps from REDD Team will outperform ramps made of other materials, such as steel, wood and concrete. You might not think aluminum can hold up under the strain, but it does – day in and day out, year in and year out. We can configure a ramp to your exact specifications while ensure your compliance with the ADA as well as all other local and state accessibility regulations.
About REDD Team
REDD Team is proud to be associated with the leading extruder of aluminum in the world, Hydro. We design and build all of our products in the United States, and we have an unsurpassed passion for complete customer satisfaction. No matter what questions or concerns you may have, we’ll be more than happy to help. If you have any issues whatsoever understanding ADA mandates, we’re experts.
The Secret to Our Strength
How can we possibly claim that our aluminum products are just as strong as steel? The secret is that we use powerful, 6000 series alloys. Here’s a quick look at a few of them.
6061 Alloy
This is a fantastic substitute for steel. Not only does it make our aluminum strong, it also makes it durable. Our ramps will always retain their shape, even through extreme heat or cold. They also won’t rust or corrode during rainy periods. The 6601 alloy is very inexpensive, yet it’s also very versatile. Through thermal treatment and aging, our aluminum not only gets stronger but also dissipates and conducts heat. REDD Team aluminum is also easy to extrude, making it easy to form in to just about any shape imaginable.
6063 Alloy
The 6063 alloy has mechanical properties that can vary a great deal. It’s easy to extrude and also provides a very high-quality finish. This makes aluminum containing the alloy great for a wide range of applications, including accessibility system components. You’ll find aluminum containing the 6063 alloy in a wide variety of building products, electrical components, and architectural products as well. When exposed to heat, it resists cracking as well as corrosion.
Comparing Aluminum to Other Materials
When you look at the advantages of aluminum versus steel, concrete and wood, you’ll see why aluminum is the superior option each and every time.
- Aluminum vs. steel – Steel is a lot heavier – three times heavier – than aluminum. As a result, it’s much more expensive. Steel will also corrode and rust over time, while aluminum won’t degrade.
- Aluminum vs. wood – While wood is a very beautiful material, it requires a great deal of maintenance. You’ll need to treat it on a regular basis, or else it will rot, warp or splinter due to moisture. When this happens, of course, it loses its structural integrity. That could obviously lead to disaster if someone is using a wooden ramp and it fails. Aluminum holds up against moisture, always providing a safe, secure surface.
- Aluminum vs. concrete – Even though concrete is durable, it doesn’t provide much in the way of flexibility. If you ever had to relocate a ramp to another area of your building, you’d have to completely destroy a concrete ramp and build a new one. On the other hand, you can easily reconfigure and relocate a REDD Team aluminum ramp whenever the need arises.
Get in touch with REDD Team to learn more about our ADA aluminum wheelchair ramps. Contact us online or call (800) 648-3696.
