5-Series Muscle Ramp Aluminum Gangways
5-Series Muscle Ramp Aluminum Gangways
American Muscle Docks takes a smarter approach to the engineering and design of our ramps resulting in a lighter, stronger, and more cost efficient product.
Our patented 5-Series™ Muscle Ramp® design is innovative with elements not used on any other gangways to date. Have confidence knowing AMD has designed, engineered, and manufactures this game-changing ramp system.
› Widths of 2, 3, or 4 ft. up to 50 ft. long
› 6063-T5 grade aluminum
› Stainless fasteners
› Non-skid aluminum decking
› 120 lb. live load up to 30 ft.
› UHMW rollers + heavy-duty shore mounting bracket
› Custom sizes and ADA options upon request
› Patent # US 10,400,401
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A Smarter Approach
The design of our gangway beams, end plates, mounting plate, handrail uprights, and supports work together seamlessly to disperse the load on your ramp efficiently. The patented beam profile is optimized to effectively allocate the load throughout the aluminum boat ramp.
With an innovative approach to engineering, our aluminum gangways use a lighter material while also obtaining a higher live-load capacity similar to that of much heavier aluminum dock ramps on the market. 5-Series gangways are as beautiful as they are strong!
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Lengths of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 ft.
Lengths of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 ft.
Lengths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 ft.
Lengths of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 ft.
Reinforced heavy-duty option up to 50 ft. length
Custom sizes and ADA options upon request
Note: Standard ramps include handrail, hinge, and roller assembly
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6063-T5 grade aluminum
Stainless fasteners
Non-skid aluminum decking
UHMW rollers + heavy-duty shore mounting bracket
120 lb. live load up to 30 ft.
Custom sizes and ADA options upon request
Patent # US 10,400,401
Note: Dimensions and drawings are for illustration purposes only. Some actual dimensions may vary slightly from what is shown.
Handrail Profile Design
The handrail uprights are a critical part of the handrail structure and have been designed to withstand a combination of loading conditions. Both the diagonal & upright extrusions were engineered to increase the live-load capability.
The handrail upright and cross beam profile incorporate a square and rounded profile. The two different profiles work in conjunction for added strength in transverse and non-transverse load stresses on the gangway. Handrail uprights are welded to the gangway frame and diagonal beams are fastened with stainless steel bolts.
ADA handrail options available
Beam Profile Design
#1 – Cutout for decking allows the decking to float inside the beam, on top of the fulcrum, resulting in less stress and twisting of the complete gangway structure.
#2 – Fulcrum (triangle) allows the weight on the decking to disperse directly in the center of the beam reducing bending, twisting, and stress on the gangway structure.
#3 – Sigma shape (half moon) design allows the weight on the gangway to disperse vertically through the side beam. This shape centers the stress through the center of the beam and also acts like a spring to absorb stress.
The above three design elements, combined with engineered material thickness and flanges further contribute to the strength of the gangway.
