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How Low Rise Lifts Are Different From High Rise Elevators?

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Image Source:  https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/low-rise-platform/ Buildings are built with different heights, and to accommodate different lifts and elevators and manufacturers recommend different types of lifts for this. There are high-rise lifts, medium-rise lifts and low rise lifts for people with disabilities and older people. The main difference between them is the distance they travel, and when we talk about low rise lifts, the performance and functionality are completely identical, but they travel a very short distance. Let us learn more about these low rise lifts and their benefits. WHAT ARE LOW RISE LIFTS? The broad definition is that this lift moves passengers to a low height. They have the same functionality and performance and hence, are given the name of ‘small scale vertical transportation system’. They are usually installed in buildings with very few floors, typically 2 to 4. According to lift manufacturers, these elevators are ideal for low-rise residential, com...

Useful Safety Features of Inclined Wheelchair Lifts

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Advancements in science and technology have made life easier for human and people with disabilities are also included. The fact is that these advancements in science and technology have helped people with disabilities a lot and made their life easier.  Now they have solutions to resolve mobility issues as well as accessibility issues and one such solution is the inclined wheelchair lifts. Just in case, you are not aware of what it is, an inclined wheelchair lift is basically a mechanical device to help people with disability access areas that have stairs.  This lift moves along the angle of the stairs to carry a person in a wheelchair up a staircase, or even on a fold-out seat on the platform if equipped. Where these lifts could be useful? The good thing about inclined wheelchair lifts is that it is very compact in size and because of this compactness; it can be used at small offices as well as homes. The fact is that an inclined wheelchair lift servic...