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Altec France, the leading provider of aluminum loading ramps
Streamline your loading and unloading operations with our aluminum ramps, designed for a wide range of applications—from loading a simple cart into a utility vehicle to loading a 30-ton excavator onto a flatbed truck.
Why choose an aluminum handrail?
Aluminum has become the standard material for professional loading ramps. It offers the best balance of mechanical strength, ergonomics, and durability.
Unlike steel ramps, which are often heavier, aluminum loading ramps help streamline daily operations while improving safety for operators and logistics teams:
- Easier daily handling
Thanks to their reduced weight, aluminum ramps are much easier to move and position, which limits physical effort, saves time on each operation, and reduces the risk of workplace accidents.
- Excellent long-term durability
Aluminum does not rust and withstands demanding environments perfectly, even in the presence of moisture or in a saline environment.
- Optimal traction during loading
The textured surface ensures safe passage for wheels or tracks, even under heavy-duty conditions.
- Compliance with safety requirements
The ramps are designed in accordance with current standards to ensure reliable performance in a professional setting.
A complete range for every need
Whether you’re a contractor, a construction company, or an equipment rental firm, our catalog offers ramps suitable for loading everything from compact mini excavators (2.8 tons) to heavy construction machinery (300 kg to 50 tons).
- Ramps for equipment carriers and trailers
Ideal for excavators and tractors. High capacity up to 50 tons.
- Ramps for utility vehicles and vans
Perfect for loading rolling stock or last-mile logistics.
- Ramps for people with reduced mobility
Meets accessibility requirements for people with reduced mobility
- Low-profile ramps
Solutions adapted to crossing constraints (e.g., crossing a curb with a pallet jack).
Technical specifications of our ramps
Aluminum ramps are distinguished by their technical features:
- High-strength aluminum structure
Non-slip surface suitable for casters, pneumatic tires, solid tires, and rubber or steel tracks.
- Various secure attachment systems
Each configuration can be customized to meet your specific needs (length, slope, type of load).
Questions fréquentes - Rampes de chargement aluminium
The length of the loading ramp must be determined based on the height to be cleared. This parameter is essential, as it directly determines the ramp’s slope. To ensure safe loading and prevent damage to materials or equipment, the slope must not exceed 30% (approximately 16.5°).
• H: height from the ground to the truck bed
• A: angle of inclination (less than 30%)
• L: length of the ramp
Applying this principle, to load a skid steer loader onto a truck with a bed height of 1.20 m, a ramp of at least:
1.20 × 100 / 30 = 4,000 mm, or a minimum length of 4 meters, is required.
To select the right set of ramps, it is essential to consider the total weight under actual operating conditions. This includes not only the machine itself, but also its attachments (bucket, brush cutter, mulcher, etc.) as well as the operator.
For safety reasons, it is essential to allow for an additional margin: Add at least 300 kg to the total weight of your skid steer loader to ensure reliable and safe operation.
Yes, without compromise. Aluminum rails are made from high-performance alloys that give them strength comparable to that of steel.
They also offer a major advantage: significantly reduced weight, making them much easier for operators to handle. Another key point is that aluminum does not rust, ensuring excellent long-term durability without requiring any special maintenance.
To ensure safe operation, it is important to follow a few essential best practices:
• Make sure the support area is stable and perfectly level
• Check that the ramps are properly installed and securely fastened
• Strictly adhere to the maximum weight limit
• Maneuver slowly and in a straight line
• Avoid any rotation or change of direction on the ramps
• Always use two ramps in parallel for balanced weight distribution
Yes, aluminum ramps are designed for outdoor use. Their textured surface provides good traction, even when the ground is wet. In addition, aluminum is naturally corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for environments exposed to the elements.
However, in the event of freezing temperatures or snow, it is recommended that you exercise extra caution to minimize the risk of slipping.
With proper maintenance, an aluminum ramp can last up to 20 years even with heavy use. Unlike steel, which can rust, aluminum retains its mechanical properties.
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