Drcpwen Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 The warehouse where I store my machines has a 2-inch lip in the concrete where the roll up door opens and closes. It's always more work than it should be to get the machines in and out using a pallet jack. Can anyone suggest a good ramp that I can purchase to get the machines in and out easier? Thanks in advance for your advice. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Just get something welded up at a shop and put it up against the lip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southeast Treats Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 https://www.bpmfg.com/product/tread-plate-deck-30-x-30-riveted-handle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Also, if your machine is not deeper than your pallet jack all you have to do is set the machine down just outside of the lip, lower the pallet jack and push it's front wheels up over the lip and then lift again. Voila, it's in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCandyMaN Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 you can also make it out of wood, aluminum and stainless steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southeast Treats Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 8 hours ago, AZVendor said: Also, if your machine is not deeper than your pallet jack all you have to do is set the machine down just outside of the lip, lower the pallet jack and push it's front wheels up over the lip and then lift again. Voila, it's in. Used that trick with elevator gaps and thresholds but didn't think about it here. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I have the same issue. Ours is about 1.5 inchies up. I just use a big piece of plywood, roll it up that 3/4" onto the plywood, then up the 3/4" to the concrete floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drcpwen Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Thanks for the replies. Currently I've been using AZ's technique but it's slowing wearing on the concrete lip at the garage door lip and I can see it will eventually be a problem. I will check with a local welder to put a ramp together. Thanks again to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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