The utilization of ADA-compliant aluminum wheelchair ramp systems at schools is an excellent way to improve accessibility at an affordable price.
REDD Team is a product brand of Hydro Extrusion North America, a part of the world’s largest aluminum extrusion company. We manufacture high-quality aluminum access systems in the USA at Hydro’s Delhi, Louisiana extrusion facility. Our ramps, stairs, walkways, and other access products are fabricated from 6000 series aluminum for structural strength and toughness.
Aluminum Alloys We Use in Ramp Construction
REDD Team’s Universal Wheelchair Ramp System is typically constructed from 6000 series aluminum alloy with 6061-T6 for structural strength. Handrails and guardrails are fabricated with aluminum construction alloy 6061-T6, 6063-T5 or 6063-T6.
6061 Alloy
6061 alloy is an excellent substitute for mild steel products. It is tough, structurally strong, easy to weld and join, will keep its shape in spite of extreme cold or heat, and is highly resistant to rust and corrosion from environmental conditions.
This is one of the least expensive and most versatile aluminum alloys. It gains strength from aging and thermal treatment. It conducts and dissipates heat well and, since it can be easily extruded, it can be formed into almost any imaginable shape.
6063 Alloy
6063 is one of the most popular alloys in the 6000 series. Depending upon its temper, the mechanical properties of 6063 aluminum can vary greatly. It has good extrudability and a high-quality surface finish, which makes it useful for a wide variety of applications from electrical components to architectural and building products. In its 6063-T6 heat treated condition, it is very resistant to corrosion and stress cracking. In its 6063-T5 condition, it offers slightly lower shear strength and ultimate tensile strength than 6063-T6
Why Choose a REDD Team Ramp?
The REDD Team Universal Wheelchair Ramp System is durable enough to outlast bad weather and high volumes of traffic year after year. If your building has existing concrete stairs, an aluminum ramp can easily be installed over them. They are also an ideal solution for temporary or permanent access to portable classrooms and other modular buildings that have elevated entrances.
One of the best features of REDD Team’s aluminum ramps is that they can conform to fit virtually any doorway or entrance, something that is not possible with wood ramps. Once a wood ramp has been installed, it is not easy to take it apart and reconfigure it. Consequently, you will most likely have to purchase a new ramp. Our aluminum stair and ramp systems can be configured to fit any entrance.
Wheelchair ramps are essential for anyone with restricted mobility because they provide safe access to elevated and hard-to-reach areas. If you are looking for ADA- and DSA-compliant aluminum wheelchair ramps, get in touch with REDD Team at (800) 648-3696 to learn more about our premium, American-made Universal Wheelchair Ramp System.
