The Ricon Express™ bridge plate features a unique, patented motion pattern that provides a smooth transition whether the station platform is above or below the car floor. RICON EXPRESS™ AUTOMATIC BRIDGE PLATE INNOVATIONS IN MOBILITY ■ Rugged stainless steel construction ■ Fully automatic operation ■ Durable drive system ■ 800lb (364kg) rated capacity The sturdy Ricon Express™ automatic bridge plate allows operators to provide mobility-challenged passengers with safe and efficient transitions between the railcar and station platform. When stowed, the Express™ bridge plate conveniently returns to its position in the floor of the railcar. FAST STOW AND DEPLOY OPTIMZES WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER TRANSFERS
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The Ricon Express™ bridge plate featuresa unique, patented motion pattern that providesa smooth transition whether the station platform
is above or below the car floor.
RICON
EXPRESS™
AUTOMATIC
BRIDGE PLATE
INNOVAT IONS IN MOBIL ITY
� Rugged stainless steel construction
� Fully automatic operation
� Durable drive system
� 800lb (364kg) rated capacity
The sturdy Ricon Express™ automatic
bridge plate allows operators to
provide mobility-challenged passengers
with safe and efficient transitions
between the railcar and station
platform. When stowed, the Express™
bridge plate conveniently returns to
its position in the floor of the railcar.
FAST STOW AND
DEPLOY OPTIMZES
WHEELCHAIR
PASSENGER TRANSFERS
RICON CORPORATION7900 Nelson Road
Panorama City, CA 914021-800-322-2884
riconcorp.com
(10 10 50)PN 32SL627 Copyright 2010 Ricon Corporation. Ricon and Express are trademarks of Ricon Corporation. All rights reserved.
NOTE: Dimensions in inches, millimeters in parentheses.Ricon Corp. reserves the right to discontinue models or options at any time or to change specifications, materials,equipment or pricing without notice and without incurring obligation. U.S. Patent 5,636,399.
SPECIFICATIONS:Standard Rated Load (Ramp Platform)............................................800 lbs. / 364kgMax. Load on Surface of Enclosure ......................................123lbf/ft2 / 5.89kN/m2Design Service Life ....................................................................................15 YearsOperating Temperature Range ....................................-20º to 140º F / -29 to 60º C Nominal Ramp Weight......................................................................214 lbs. / 97kg Ramp Cycle Time (Stow/Deploy)........................................................3 to 5 SecondsPrime Mover ....................................................................................Electric MotorPower Requirement ......................................................................................400WMaximum Usable Length ................................................................14 in. / 378 mmMaximum Usable Width ..................................................................36 in. / 914 mm
A small gap between the railcarand station platform presents asignificant obstacle to a wheelchairpassenger. The Ricon Express™ bridgeplate automatically provides secureand convenient access. The compactExpress™ bridge plate deploys andstows quickly, expedites passengermovement and helps keep trainschedules on time. The Express™may be one of the smallest partsof your railcar, but it makes a bigdifference to your passengers.