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What Goes Into A Dura-Ramp?
We have always said that quality is built into every one of our portable loading docks. To make a claim like this you need to back it up – and that’s just what we do. By using the best materials and the right procedures, every loading ramp we produce is ready to be tested by ... READ MORE
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Ramp Setup & Safety Procedures
All of our loading ramps were designed with safety and convenience in mind. Getting a Dura-Ramp setup and ready to move freight can be done in nine easy steps. If you follow every step carefully, you can be loading or unloading quickly and avoid any injuries. Here is a checklist for your ramp: Position ramp ... READ MORE
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Ramp Offloading Tips
Many of our customers have asked us how they should offload their Dura-Ramp once it has been delivered to them. This can seem like a daunting task because of the dimensions and weight of the ramp components. However, if you are properly prepared for the delivery, your ramp will be ready to go soon after it’s ... READ MORE
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A Manufacturing Facility Engineered To Perfection
Since 1990, we have been building specialized portable loading docks that are engineered to perfection. Recently, in an exciting step forward in Dura-Ramp history, we moved to a new brand-new facility in Chilliwack, BC. Because we build all of our ramps from the raw source materials ourselves, our manufacturing space needed to scale in line ... READ MORE
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Portable Loading Ramps For Railcars
If you have worked in a rail yard, you know the hard work and scheduling that goes into it. To keep everything on time, every crew needs to be ready to go and working as efficiently as possible. This can be stressful and in some cases create safety issues. That’s why we created the Dura-Ramp ... READ MORE
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Loading Ramp Options
When it comes to portable loading ramps, one size does not fit all. To give our customers exactly what they need, Dura-Ramp overs a variety of different ramp options. From the Electric Easy-Lift to removable hand railings, these ramp additions can give your Dura-Ramp even more value. Electric Easy-Lift This little machine, requiring just a ... READ MORE
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Recommended Ramp Maintenance
Some ramps can see many hours of use in a week with different weather and work conditions. In order to get the most out of your ramp, it is important to take good care of it. Even though we build our loading ramps to the best of today’s safety standards, it is still important to ... READ MORE
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When Is It Time To Replace Your Loading System?
Deciding when to make improvements to your businesses operations can be a difficult task. Investing time and money into making logistical changes should result in improved efficiency or a cost savings. So if you have loading system that you think is ready for retirement, this list should help you determine if it has out lived ... READ MORE
