3 Benefits of Using Fleyg Ramps with Steel Road Plates
Steel road plates are a practical solution for keeping roads, footpaths and accessways open while works are underway. But while they cover the excavation, they can create another challenge: the raised edge around the plate.
That uneven transition can create trip hazards for pedestrians, cause accidents for motorists and cyclists, and contribute to road plates shifting under repeated traffic.
Traditionally, cold-mix asphalt has been used to create a ramp around the plate. But it’s a temporary fix that takes time to install, requires ongoing maintenance and needs to be removed and replaced whenever the plate is repositioned.
Fleyg ramps offer a smarter alternative.
These patented rubber ramps create a smooth, bevelled transition between the road surface and steel road plate. They’re quick to install, reusable and designed to make working around road plates safer and more efficient.
Here are three reasons to consider Fleyg ramps on your next project.
1. Improve safety for workers and the public
A raised road plate edge can present a hazard for anyone moving through a worksite. From pedestrians and cyclists to motorists and people using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, an abrupt change in surface level can increase the risk of trips, falls and accidents.
Fleyg ramps create a gradual transition around the perimeter of the plate, helping to eliminate the sharp edge and provide safer access across the surface.
They’re also designed with practical site conditions in mind:
- Non-slip surface: Provides grip in wet conditions.
- Water-repellent rubber: Helps maintain performance in changing weather.
- Reflective markings: Improve visibility around the plate edge, particularly in low-light conditions.
For projects where traffic and pedestrians need to move safely around temporary works, managing the transition at the edge of a road plate is an important part of the overall site setup.
2. Reduce noise and minimise plate movement
Every time a vehicle drives over an exposed edge, the impact creates noise and transfers force through the plate.
On busy roads, residential streets and night works, that repeated impact can quickly become a problem for surrounding communities.
Fleyg ramps help create a smoother transition onto and off the plate, reducing the harsh impact of passing vehicles. The rubber construction also helps absorb vibration and impact, rather than transferring it directly through the steel.
By reducing the repeated knocks at the plate edge, Fleyg ramps can also help minimise movement over time, reducing the need for crews to return and reposition plates.
It’s a simple addition that can make a noticeable difference to both site conditions and ongoing maintenance.
3. Reuse them across multiple projects
Cold-mix asphalt is not necessarily efficient for long-term use. It needs to be laid, maintained and eventually removed, often having to be replaced every time a road plate moves.
Fleyg ramps are designed to be used again and again.
When a road plate is relocated, the ramps can simply be lifted and moved with it, ready for the next installation. They can also be cut to length on site to suit different plate dimensions and configurations.
With approximately 70% recycled rubber used in their construction, Fleyg ramps also offer a more sustainable alternative to repeatedly installing and removing asphalt.
Less time spent on temporary fixes, less material going to waste and more value from equipment that can be used across multiple jobs.
A better way to manage road plate edges
Road plates play an important role in keeping projects moving, but how they’re finished at ground level matter just as much.
Fleyg ramps provide a safer, quieter and more reusable alternative to traditional asphalt ramps, helping contractors improve site conditions while reducing ongoing maintenance.
At RPM Hire, we’re always looking for practical solutions that make worksites safer and more efficient.
Looking for a better way to manage road plate edges? Get in touch with the RPM Hire team to find out more about Fleyg ramps and how they can work alongside your next road plate installation.
