Fixed L-Track Vs ALFO’s Integrated Track

Custom L-Track with Plywood

Custom L-track flooring can be a great addition to a van for people with mobility needs. The tracks can be used to secure wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and other assistive devices during transportation, ensuring that they remain stable and secure.

By installing a custom L-track flooring system in a van, people with mobility needs can enjoy greater independence and freedom of movement. With careful planning and installation, the L-track system can provide a safe and secure way to transport mobility devices, ensuring that they arrive at their destination safely.

Traditional Steps to install custom L-track Flooring in your van:

1	Measure & plan	Start by measuring the floor of your van and deciding where you want to place the L-track system. Draw out a detailed plan of the installation, including measurements, anchor points, and the number of tracks needed.
2	Floor Cleaning	Before installing the L-track system, clean the floor thoroughly and remove any debris or dirt. This will ensure that the tracks adhere properly to the van floor.
3	Track Installation	Using screws to install the tracks to the floor of the van, following the plan you created in step one. Make sure the tracks are level and secure.
4	Fixed Seat Configuration	Once the seats are installed on the L-Track they cannot be moved or re-arranged as per customer requirements.
5	System Testing	Finally, test the L-track system by securing and making sure they remain stable during driving.

All these steps are traditional and take a long time to install. To reduce all these steps, ALFO aluminum floor allows installers the ability to offer the exact designs their customers need for both wheelchair and conventional seating arrangements, at a cost competitive with traditional steel and plywood construction.

What is the ALFO Kits system?

The ALFO flooring system is a kit consisting of panels pre-cut to the floor plan of the vehicle that fit together in mere minutes to form a single floor. ALFO’s integrated L tracks both eliminate a complicated installation step and provide the flexibility of a virtually endless number of seating configurations.

Installers can provide custom designs for their customers, and if changes to the seating configurations are desired later, the customer can rearrange them endlessly and easily with no increased investment and minimal labor.

Comparing L-Track with Plywood & ALFO Flexible Flooring

Installing custom L-track flooring in a van for mobility purposes can be challenging and there are several limitations to consider:

Table 1.0 – Comparison L-track with ALFO Flexible and Plywood Flooring

L-Track with ALFO Flexible Flooring		L-Track with Plywood Flooring
1	Installation Time is 1 hour	Installation Takes 12-24 hours
2	Durable & Last Forever	Limited Life
3	Increases the Resale Value of Your Vehicle	Reduces the Resale Value of Your Vehicle
4	Standard Floor Accommodates All Mobility Seating Plans	Absorbs Water, Surface Deforms
5	Less Labor Cost	More Labor Cost

ALFO’s custom L-track flooring is a valuable addition to a van for people with mobility needs. By carefully considering the specific needs of the individual and taking the necessary precautions during installation and use. L-track flooring can provide a safe and secure way to transport mobility devices and other equipment.

Application Industry

ALFO’s Multiple Seating Configuration

ALFO flooring system has a seating arrangement with multiple applications where the customer can configure their own seating arrangement. The images shown below involve ALFO’s multiple seating configurations.

Other application industries for our custom L-track flooring include:

Wheelchair Transportation

L-track flooring can be used to secure a wheelchair in place during transportation. This is especially important for individuals who use a wheelchair as their primary mode of mobility.

 

Mobility Scooter Transportation

For individuals who use a mobility scooter, L-track flooring can provide a secure way to transport the scooter in a van. This is particularly useful for longer trips where the individual may need to bring their mobility scooter with them.

 

Medical Equipment Transportation

L-track flooring can also be used to secure medical equipment, such as oxygen tanks, during transportation. This can be helpful for individuals who require medical equipment for daily use.

 

Sports & Recreational Equipment Transportation

For individuals who enjoy sports or recreational activities, L-track flooring can be used to secure equipment such as bikes, kayaks, and surfboards during transportation.

Depending on your need, you can regularly change the seating configuration in our ALFO flooring system.

 

Conclusion

However, it is important to carefully consider the specific needs of the individual and take the necessary precautions during installation and use, including compatibility with tie-downs and straps, installation challenges, and safety concerns. While there are limitations and challenges to installing custom L-track flooring, with careful planning and attention to detail, it can be a valuable investment for those with mobility needs.

To avoid all these installation challenges & time, try ALFO KITs which provides you with the best solution & service for your mobility vans.

 

About ALFO

ALFO aluminum floor constantly identified the value of new technologies and allows the installers to offer the exact designs their customers need for both wheelchair and seating arrangements, at a cost competitive with traditional steel and plywood construction.

ALFO Offers a range of products & accessories like Single Seat Quick Release Mechanism, Seat Adapter Plate, Manual Foot, Single Seat Leg, Double Seat Leg & Triple Seat Leg, and much more. ALFO Products are manufactured with our latest technology ALFO 3.0, which is

Patented + Tested + Verified Product