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Custom-Built Inclined Platform Lifts for Your Home

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There are different styles of elevators as well as lifts available in the markets. But amongst all of them, the most versatile is the inclined platform lifts. The best feature of these lifts is that they can be custom-built to match your specifications and needs.  There are other features as well like they are very easy to install and most importantly, they are not too much demanding in terms of maintenance.  There are other characteristics as well and the most remarkable is that installation of this lift does not require any major modification in the home’s structure. There are several safety related features present in residential as well as commercial inclined platform lifts and here in this write-up, we will discuss the best ones. Each wheelchair lift has an emergency stop button standard Battery backup is standard Optional key-operated controls provide additional safety Slack/broken chain safety Redundant platform safeties Platform safety apron Over speed governor Upper ...

Two Most Common Kinds of Residential Lifts

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In the presence of right information and careful planning, it is not going to be very hard to get residential lifts installed. This information should mainly be regarding all the different kinds of home elevator, their types and also, styles.  Therefore, it is recommended to talk to the chosen installation team regarding the lift that you are about to get installed and also its overall modus operandi.  Here is a small write-up giving all the information you need regarding these elevators that we can use at our homes. In this post, we will try and familiarise you with –  Residential elevator systems The best type to use for specific applications Typical installation requirements In terms of residential elevators , it is always recommended to check with your local authority about elevator installation rules and laws that you have to comply with. The reason is that these codes and laws can vary city to city or state to state and hence, keeping them in the focus all the time ...

What Is an Inclined Platform Lift and Its Amazing Features?

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You will find different kinds of lifts installed in different places, but did you know that different types of lifts are installed in different places and they are useful there only. One of them is the inclined platform lifts and these lifts are useful at some particular places.  Just in case, you are unaware, read this post here because you will get to learn a lot about these lifts. WHAT IS AN INCLINED PLATFORM LIFT? The first thing that separates these lifts from all others is that this one moves along the angle of the stairs to carry a person in a wheelchair up a staircase. In case, a person with a mobility issue wants to use this lift, there is a seat installed for these people to sit and cross the hurdles of stair cases.  Based on your requirements at your home or commercial facility, you are free to choose between domestic and commercial inclined platform lifts .  They are mostly installed for people using a wheelchair or those facing mobility related issues and usi...

What Is An Inclined Platform Lift And Its Safety Features?

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For wheelchair users and people having mobility issues, it is always a big challenge to go from one floor to another. But this challenge can be surpassed very easily with the help of high-quality inclined platform lifts that can be used in homes as well as commercial facilities.  Here is a blog post describing all the details you might need at the time of getting this version of lift installed.  WHAT IS AN INCLINED PLATFORM LIFT? This is a version of a lift or elevator that allows you to navigate the stairs while you are on your wheelchair or mobility scooter. This lift travels diagonally from one floor to another and if it has started sounding complex relax and chill.  There is nothing as complex as it may sound because the functioning is very simple and straightforward. You simply move onto the semi-enclosed platform, flip the switch to move up or down your staircase and you’ll be transported to your destination. SAFETY FEATURES - Both in residential as well as commerci...

Different Kind Of Residential Stair Lifts and Their Features

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So many different kinds of residential lifts are present in the markets, but for homes that have space related constraints, there could be nothing better than stair lifts. In stair lifts too, there are different options available to accommodate different types of settings, but all in all, there is no doubt that they are a cost-effective way of enhancing the accessibility at home, where people with limited mobility dwell.  STRAIGHT STAIRLIFT - According to the vendors of residential elevators , this happens to be the most economical version of stair lifts and it can be installed along any side of the straight staircase. The top benefits of this version come in the form of quick installation, economical availability and low in maintenance.  Apart from this, one more fact is that based on the needs of the users, companies involved in the business of residential lifts can customise them to fit any needs or staircase.  CURVED STAIRLIFT - The next version available here is giv...

Key Differences Between Hydraulic and Traction Elevators

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There is always a kind of argument going on between those favouring traction elevators and those in the favour of hydraulic elevators.  Both these options are better in several terms, but since there is always another side of the coin; both these versions have their share of cons or disadvantages as well. Here in this post, we will study the both sides of these two versions to eventually find out as to which one is the better one of the two. TRACTION ELEVATORS- One of the biggest differences between hydraulic and traction elevators is in the way in which the cab travels. In the traction elevators, the cab can be raised or lowered by the help of steel ropes or belts that run on the pulley system. Because of this system, this version uses less energy, can serve mid to high-rise buildings and moreover, they even ride smoother.  One more point is that because of these mechanisms, the motor doesn’t have to move as much weight, making it much more energy efficient than hydraulic sys...

Top Features That Make Residential and Commercial Lifts Different From Each Other

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Lifts and elevators play a very crucial role in the life of some people like those having mobility related issues, people with disabilities and even elderly people. There are different kinds of lifts like those used at home and those used in commercial establishments and both these types are very useful.  Different models fall in this category and all of them are entirely different from each other.  Here in this post, we take a look at some important factors, as narrated by the vendors of inclined platform lifts that separate commercial and residential elevators.  COST- According to the vendors of commercial inclined platform lifts , the cost is a very major factor that sets these types of elevators separate from each other. The fact is that commercial elevators are much more expensive and the cost of their installation is much higher than its closest counterpart.  The main factors that influence the cost of commercial elevator is the presence of a separate machine ...