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regulations mean that there are significant differences between a platform lift and a traditional lift, the main ones being that a platform lift does not require a deep pit or as much top floor headroom and that it travels at a slower speed than a traditional passenger lift. The maximum speed is 0.15m/s, which is normally sufficient for the environments that they are used for. There are five main types of drive systems that are used for platform lifts namely traction, hydraulic, chain, belt and screw. Each drive system offers differing ride quality and ongoing maintenance costs. There are many platform lift variants that have been devel-
oped to suit particular circumstances: 1. Low rise vertical units in order to deal with relatively small changes in height such as a few steps in front of a building rising 1m. These are usually unenclosed in that they do not have a shaft around the rising platform.
2.Medium rise vertical units for travel heights up to 3m. Again they are usually unenclosed.
3. Enclosed vertical units are usually provided with their own shafts. These units are used primarily for travel over 3m as there is a legal requirement that vertical platform lifts are enclosed when operating over 3m. These units are often used in retail outlets, offices and public buildings. Over recent years there has been an increasing trend to design and man- ufacture small footprint platform lifts that would be suitable for residences but not necessarily be required to carry a
‘Platform lifts are a cost effective method
for dealing with height changes’ Craig Merry, director, Invalifts
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Axess4All’s larger capacity platform lift! U
nlike other platform lifts avail- able in the marketplace, the A8000 sets itself apart. It not
only offers the capacity for up to 1,000kg, but this unique design boasts three sizes, that range between 1,980mm and 2,480mm in length and 1,405mm wide, and is suitable for both commercial and industrial use. Unrivalled in the market- place, the A8000 can be installed with minimal building work, therefore proving to be the perfect, no hassle, cost effective installation. The option of a high quality steel shaft
and glazed panels make this the ideal installation for commercial premises, such as offices and public attractions, where the aesthetic benefits of the lift are as important as the functionality. The option of basic steel panels makes the A8000 well suited to warehouse use as it not only has the benefit of a capacity to withstand a 1,000kg load, but also has the added width and length to
accommodate longer loads. The
maximum 1,300mm entrance and 2,480mm length, means that the A8000 sizes comply with Class III Healthcare requirements, allowing adequate space for a bed and two persons, making this model a natural choice for care homes and medical centres as it can be installed with the least possible interruption, space requirements and expence. Easy to install, the A8000 is the
perfect solution for existing as well as new premises; there is no requirement for a meter deep pit or separate motor room, which has already made this model the preferred choice for a number of commercial and industrial customers. These include Cardiff University and Lewis Manning Hospice in Poole. Both had very different requirements but the unique qualities and flexibility of the A8000 made it the perfect solution for both venues.
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