Link Mfg., Ltd. announced the introduction of its versatile new LB20-42-108SA spring-assist ramp. The new 42-inch-wide ramp fits neatly between the company’s current 36- and 47-inch offerings. This allows more ramp width without blocking door access when mounted to one side and folded to its upright position.
“Our new 42-inch-wide ramp is perfect for fleets and vehicles serving the last-mile delivery segment, that don’t have to deploy ramps at every stop, because it leaves enough room for door entrance and egress without being unfolded,” says Lynn Blake, national account manager of Cargo Management Products for Link Manufacturing. “When deployed, the ramp has ample width to meet the needs of a variety of cargo conveyance devices, and we’ve had customers use everything from hand-operated dollies to semi-autonomous military robots on our ramps.”
The 42-inch-wide, 108-inch-long folding aluminum ramp features a robust steel deck mounting plate and a capacity rating of 1,250 lbs. Use it on vehicles with deck heights of 20 to 48 inches and door heights exceeding 60 inches.
RAMP FEATURES
Link’s new LB20-42-108SA ramp is particularly well suited for cargo vans. It fits Ford Transit cargo vans with medium and high roof configurations as well as NISSAN NV. It also suits Ram ProMaster vans and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo vans with high roof configurations.
The new ramp comes standard with Link’s spring assist and wheel kit.
The spring-assist makes deploying and retracting the ramp easy, requiring only about 50 lbs of force for either operation. The ramp’s wheel kit aids in transition when deploying the ramp on a variety of surface angles and materials.
“All Link folding ramps are so easy and simple to use, even novice workers can be up and running in no time,” Blake says. “They’re also lightning-fast to operate and can be unfolded and folded back into their vertical, low-profile storage position in less than 10 seconds.”
When stowed vertically inside the vehicle’s cargo hold, ramps do not experience exposure to the weather or road debris. This also keeps them clean and dry prior to use.
After use and in its vertical position, operators can easily brush or wipe away any residue left on the ramp.
“When in its upright and closed position, the ramps take up less than 12 inches of horizontal space in the area just inside the door that is generally unusable anyway,” Blake says. “Also, unlike liftgates that are slow and laborious to deploy, a Link ramp can be opened and in use within seconds and can be stowed just as quickly.”
LINK RAMPS
Link Manufacturing has produced aluminum ramps in North America for more than two decades. The company specializes in manufacturing ramps for light- and medium-duty Class 2-7 vehicles with a floor height of 48 inches. Link engineered the ramps to serve vehicle types including cargo vans, step vans, cutaway vans, box trucks, and straight trucks. Link’s wide variety of ramp sizes accommodates cargo ranging from parcel delivery to heavy equipment. Link has nine standard mounted, swivel, and portable ramp designs to meet a variety of applications with weight capacities ranging from 350 to 1,500 lbs. The company also offers custom engineering services.
Link’s swivel ramp has 180-degree rotation capabilities and two storage locations, offering flexibility for loading and unloading any cargo. The Swivel Ramp mounts in the rear stored position like a traditional folding ramp, but it can also be stored inside behind the wheel well. This provides options when a loading ramp isn’t needed.
Link’s portable aluminum ramps are available for both lightweight and heavy-duty applications, featuring either folding or straight designs. The range of portable ramps provides users with safe, durable, and economical solutions for their cargo loading and handling needs.
“Their ease-of-use makes Link ramps perfect for older and female personnel who continue to make up more and more of the nation’s workforce,” Blake says. “Their lightweight, engineered aluminum construction makes them structurally sturdy but easy to handle.”
Link ramps are available in the form of an aftermarket kit. The aftermarket kits are now available through Link’s nationwide network of ramp dealers. Find out more, visit www.linkmfg.com/dealers.
