Ricon

Ricon is a subsidiary of the Wabtec Corporation, and manufactures wheelchair lifts and its components for transit buses.

History

In operation since 1971, Ricon designs and manufactures wheelchair lifts and ramps for commercial, para-transit, transit, motor-coach and passenger rail vehicles. Ricon is also a supplier of graffiti-fighting transit windows. Operating from a modern facility in Los Angeles, Ricon Corp. is the largest manufacturer of its kind in the world.

The Ricon global commercial dealer network assures customers deal locally with people they know and trust. Virtually all Ricon dealerships are independent and locally owned. Ricon dealers provide customer service and support in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Products

• 621SA Foldover Ramp: Fully electric, 1:6 slope, foldover passenger access ramp for low floor, transit buses. New, cam-based design allows ramp to automatically adjust to bus stop conditions to provide least possible, continuous slope. Rugged stainless steel enclosure - 1,000 lb. capacity.

• BR2E Ramp: Fully electric, 1:6 slope, passenger access ramp for small, low floor buses. Unique, space-saving, folding design. Water-resistant controls and corrosion-resistant enclosure.

• F10X Wheelchair Lift: Low-profile motorcoach wheelchair lift provides maximum space efficiency in luggage bay area. Patented, interlocked occupant restraint belt system.

• Mirage^® F9T: The most popular wheelchair lift for motorcoaches. Rugged stainless steel and aluminum construction. Patented, interlocked occupant restraint belt system.

• PowerLift™ Railcar Wheelchair Access System: The innovative Ricon PowerLIft wheelchair access system provides reliable mobility solutions for traditional, commuter and heavy rail car as well as emerging high-speed rail applications. The self-contained PowerLIft system helps operators meet the needs of the physically challenged and complies with all ADA specifications.

• Ricon Express™ Automatic Bridge Plate: 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.

• Wheelchair Lift - Classic Model: Classic performance, reliability and value. Features patented, fully interlocked occupant restraint belt system and threshold warning system. Automatic inboard and outboard rollstop barriers. FMVSS and ADA compliant. For paratransit and commercial vehicles, and school buses.

• Wheelchair Lift - Titanium™ Model: Heavy-duty line of wheelchair lifts that delivers "Best-in-Class" performance and value. True 1,000 lb. capacity and features patented, interlocked occupant restraint belt system. Rugged Dura-Touch, shock and water-resistant control pendant. High-strength steel alloy construction. For paratransit and commercial vehicles, and school buses.

• Windows for Transit Buses: Comprehensive line of CityView® (frameless) and standard frame designs. Available in various configurations to meet exact requirements.