It may seem like a humble piece of equipment, but well-designed and secured loading ramps perform a major task in ensuring that equipment you have on site is delivered with safety, efficiency and in the minimum time.
Specialist manufacturer Jetland Ramps has been in the industry for many years, and there’s hardly any type of loading and unloading challenge that it hasn’t encountered.
The company’s design and engineering team has a deep understanding of the equipment used across many industries and applications in the process of not only new product development, but in producing ramp solutions for diverse, unique and custom applications.
While earthmoving equipment is a heavy, robustly engineered high value item that is designed for tough work, damage from loading and unloading accidents may result in expensive repairs to sensitive areas such as hydraulic lines or cylinders. Then there are potential injuries or other safety related issues, downtime and loss of reputation as a contractor.
When these issues are considered, it should be obvious proper transport equipment planning should include the best possible performing ramps to protect your investment, personnel on site and avoid costly downtime.
For many years Jetland has been right at the front when it comes to delivering reliable loading solutions across all types of industries throughout Australia.
Experienced operators fully understand the critical role provided by ramps in ensuring that today’s earthmoving equipment and specialist vehicles can be delivered safely.
As many will tell you, there’s often a surprise on site for those who have not prepared their ramp facilities for the appropriate conditions.
Safety first
When designing ramps, Jetland’s engineers always focus on meeting or exceed loading ramp safety standards.
In addition, all products have anti-slip surfaces to ensure maximum traction for vehicles and machinery during loading unloading.
The provision of locking pins is another safety element that ensures that ramps cannot move once locked in place.
The instructions provided by ramp manufacturers such as Jetland clearly point out that these must be observed and strictly followed for the correct installation and use of securing systems.
Pin and clips are supplied for a specific purpose and must be used if the ramps are to perform their job for which they have been designed.
Other safety considerations are the selection of correctly rated ramps that are matched for the size and weight of plant being loaded or unloaded, including attachments.
Other basic safeguards are ensuring that operators use seat belts throughout the loading and unloading process and making sure that ramps are correctly aligned with the wheels or tracks of plant being loaded or unloaded.
Deformed, fractured or damage to ramps should be taken seriously as these can impact their functionality. Regular inspection will ensure their safety has not been affected and only be used if they have been properly secured to the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Understanding equipment handling
Through its extensive experience, Jetland fully understands equipment handling. This has contributed to its reputation for safety quality and innovation when it comes to robust ramp solutions for all types of businesses.
In addition to its standard range, Jetland can also build custom ramps to suit any particular needs or application. These may include removalist ramps, rolling ramps, wheelchair ramps and other tailored solutions.
All Jetland’s ramps are soundly engineered in their design and manufactured from superior grade materials. This ensures they are fit for purpose to operate efficiently and safely even in the toughest conditions such as those presented by the construction, forestry and mining industries.
Standard and custom ramps
The standard range of Jetland ramps include the A Series, which is suitable for rubber track machines in two to eight tonne load capacities and 2.5-4.2 metres in length.
The B Series has been designed for rubber track and rubber tyre machines and are available in two to eight tonne load capacities and lengths of 1.8-3.9m.
Its C Series are for machines with rubber tracks or tyres and a supplied in a range of four to twenty-one tonne load capacities and machines from 2.5-4.5m in length.
Jetland heavy duty D Series ramps address the market for loading heavy machines of up to 40 tonnes. Jetland says its D Series ramps are Australia’s first such rated accessory.
The D series ramps are suitable for machines with steel tracks, rubber pads on steel, and rubber-tyred machines.
Free delivery shipping Australia-wide
Wherever you are, Jetland will deliver your ramps free of charge.
Jetland customers are happy that they are fully supported by a highly knowledgeable and attentive customer service team, while customers have the additional assurance of being covered by full 12 month warranty.
For further information about the full range of Jetland loading ramps, visit www.jetlandramps.com.au.