Wheelchair Threshold Ramps
Threshold Ramp
Threshold ramps are designed to allow wheelchair users to more easily pass over the raised threshold of a doorway. Most doorways have some sort of raised
threshold that can be as low as ½ or as high as 4" or more in the cases of some sliding glass doors and can cause a serious impediment to passing through
using a wheelchair.
Threshold ramps are approximately the same width as an average doorway and come in lengths from 6" to about 30". They can be used as a portable ramps
that can be moved from place to place or secured in place for permanent use. When secured to a doorway local building codes may apply and the local building
department should be consulted.
Most threshold ramps are made of aluminum but there are a few made from recycled vehicle tires on the market as well as some fibre-glass models.
Depending on the manufacturer, the doorway threshold style ramps will have weight capacities of 600 lbs. to 850 lbs.
People requiring a threshold ramp will often need two of them because if there is a threshold on the outside of the door it is likely there will also be one on
the inside. The two thresholds may also be different heights so it may be necessary to buy two different lengths of threshold ramps.
For information about choosing the right wheelchair ramp visit our web page on choosing a wheelchair ramp.
Popular Threshold Wheelchair Ramps Available from Wheelchair Vendors
EZ-Access Threshold Wheelchair Ramp
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Material:
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Aluminum
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Surface:
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Non-Skid
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Width:
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34"
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Lengths Available:
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6, 9, 12, 17, 22, 27 or 32"
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Weights;
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3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15 or 20 lbs.
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Weight Capacity:
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600 Pounds (272 kgs.)
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Limits of Use:
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1/4" to 6 1/4" of Rise
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Compatible Equipment:
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Power & Manual Wheelchairs, Scooters etc.
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Usage Guideline:
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Doorways, Curbs, Landings, Thresholds etc.
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EZ-Access Rubber Threshold Ramp
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Recycled Rubber |
| Surface: |
Non-Slip |
| Sizes: |
1 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 36" or
2 1/2" x 24" x 48" |
| Weight: |
18 or 40 lbs. |
| Weight Capacity: |
850 Pounds (386 kgs.) |
| Compatible Equipment: |
Power & Manual Wheelchairs and Scooters |
| Usage Guidelines: |
Standard Doorways, Sliding Doors etc. |
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PVI Wheelchair Threshold Ramp
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Aluminum |
| Surface: |
Non-Slip |
| Sizes: |
8", 10", 12", 16" or 24" x 32" wide
16" or 24" x 36" wide |
| Weight: |
3 to 15 lbs. |
| Weight Capacity: |
600 Pounds (272 kgs.) |
| Compatible Equipment: |
Power & Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers and Scooters |
| Usage Guidelines: |
Standard Doorways, Sliding Doors etc. |
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PVI Bariatric Threshold Ramps
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Material:
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Aluminum
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Surface:
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Non-Skid
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Width:
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36"
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Lengths Available:
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16" or 24"
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Weights;
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12 or 21 lbs.
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Weight Capacity:
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800 Pounds (363 kgs.)
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Limits of Use:
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2" or 4" of Rise
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Compatible Equipment:
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Power & Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers, Scooters etc.
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Usage Guideline:
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Doorways, Low Curbs, Thresholds etc.
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EZ Edge Rubber Threshold Ramps
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Material:
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Recycled Rubber Tires
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Surface:
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Non-Skid
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Width:
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Various from 42" to 90 1/4"
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Lengths Available:
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Various from 3 1/2" to 23 1/2"
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Weights;
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Various from 2lbs. to 72 lbs.
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Weight Capacity:
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Unlimited
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Limits of Use:
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Up to 2 3/8"
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Compatible Equipment:
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Power & Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers, Scooters etc.
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Usage Guideline:
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Doorway Thresholds
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BigHorn Composite Threshold Ramps
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Material:
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Composite Recycled Plastic
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Surface:
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Non-Skid
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Width:
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42"
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Lengths Available:
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12 1/4"
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Weight;
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12 1/2 lbs.
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Weight Capacity:
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Unlimited
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Limits of Use:
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1½" of Rise (2" with shim kit)
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Compatible Equipment:
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Power & Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers, Scooters etc.
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Usage Guideline:
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Doorway thresholds
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