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Medlin Ramps has the best pricing on new or used warehouse forklift ramps for rent or sale.  If you are looking to find the best way to unload and load material from trailers, trucks or railcars some ways can be hard. Even more so during certain seasonal periods. By using a portable loading dock it can be the perfect remedy ... Read More »

Steel Yard Ramps 4 The most important things to note when using Medlin Yard Ramps are the various precautions a person should take to ensure both their own safety and the safety of the ramp itself. Yard ramps come with built in safety features like safety chains and wheel chocks, but this is not the end all be all on ... Read More »

Looking for a loading dock ramp? Don’t know which type to go with? What most people don’t know is that loading dock ramps, yard ramps and forklift ramps are just a bunch of fancy ways to say the same thing. All of these ramps are exactly the same, the main difference you should look for when buying a loading dock ... Read More »

It is always hard to make a decision when you’re stuck between 2 options. Which will benefit you and your business the most? What will drag you down? Between Steel and Aluminum yard ramps, there are so many different features that makes them a better way to go than the other one.  Steel dock ramps can feel like a better ... Read More »

Dock boards are made strong so that usage of heavy machines, such as forklifts, can be substansial. A dock plate is made out of aluminum where as a dock board contains a plate made from steel. Both docks have a diamond pattern surface along side steel rails on two sides. This helps prevent any items/equipment to slide and fall off ... Read More »

When thinking of buying a yard ramp for your business it is important to pick the right type, width, capacity and length to ensure maximum efficiency.  Below are some guidelines on choosing the correct type of yard ramp Choosing the type of yard ramp Portable / mobile yard ramps with wheels for loading/unloading trucks, vans and containers. Stationary yard ramps ... Read More »

If your business is in need of a yard ramp there are many places that resell ramps but the best solution for you is buying direct from the manufacturer. You can cut out the middle man, save money, get faster delivery and we pass the savings to the customer. We will also buy your yard ramp back when done using ... Read More »

Did you know that we offer yard ramp rentals which can benefit a cash strapped business or especially if the business is seasonal. This can be a great way to save money without buying a yard ramp. Our interest is working with you securing a yard ramp for your business needs. Renting is a great short term option but more ... Read More »

Why do yard ramps, as well as anything with metal, rust over time? Rust is a result of oxidation. Once these metals are exposed to the elements, including temperature changes, precipitation, and humidity, oxidation occurs and rust is formed. Rust is often expected on yard ramps after about three months after final production. Steel is a combination of mainly iron ... Read More »

Our ramps are well known for their durability as well as allowing you to provide years of service. Many people seem to assume that yard ramps are only used for construction purposes, but the businesses that use our mobile yard ramps and stationary dock ramps all come from different industries. The first industry is agribusiness, or agriculture conducted on commercial ... Read More »