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and it needs an emergency exit for a worst-case scenario. Belt-driven lifts can occasionally fail and fall, but those designed with a screw and nut system are safer as they will simply stop. This screw and nut system is a better
homes already a reality, the lift should be controlled via a smartphone app. No- one wants a noisy, rattly lift in their living room – it needs to glide up and down silently, and it should account for limited floor space with double doors that take up minimal space. Why use a steel structure when aluminium is stronger and lighter? And customers don’t want to see the mechanics of their home, they don’t want to see screws and
fixings so these need to be hidden away. As children will play in and around a
lift in a multi-generational home, safety is critical. A lift’s control panel needs a child lock and built-in ‘collision intelli- gence’ which senses tiny fingers and feet and prevents doors from closing. Unexpected power cuts should never
risk home-owners being stranded in a lift, so back-up batteries and an alarm system linked to mobile phones are essential,
option for the developer too, as the gearless motor is contained within the shaft – installation is simple, no machine room is required, and it fits into a smaller footprint. In the long-term, maintenance nightmares need to be minimised, so builders need to keep an eye on the longevity of any home lift. Technology that can be updated remotely, self-lubri- cating parts and corrosion-resistant coatings will cut engineer call-outs, and a home lift that lasts longer has a smaller carbon footprint. In the near future, consumers will demand transparency around all aspects of sustainability for every product they purchase, from the carbon emissions and recyclability of component parts to packag- ing and distribution – and home lifts are no exception. A home lift needs to be a design statement that’s safe and easy to install and maintain, but it also needs to do its bit to secure a future for our planet as well as the future of generations to come.
David Schill is marketing director of Aritco Lifts
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