72 ACCESSIBILITY & LIFTS
cleaned down, surfaces can be sprayed with an antimicrobial coating, and an air purifier can be installed. Vertical platform lifts are incredibly energy efficient compared to passenger lifts, but the running cost of an older platform lift can still be greatly improved by replacing batteries, changing standard lighting for energy efficient LED, and reducing power standby times.
Are platform lifts still on the up? The demand for vertical platform lifts is still growing because of the many advantages they offer over a passenger lift. They are much cheaper, more energy efficient – it is now possible to have a platform lift with a motor size of 0.55 kW instead of a typical 2.2 kW platform lift – and they are easy to install. Today’s platform lifts are also designed to be compact, for example, there is one currently on the market which is only 1560 mm deep x 1250 mm wide but is still compliant with Part M of the Building Regulations. There is also a choice of drive systems: hydraulic, chain driven or screw and nut, which all come with their different merits. However, a chain system might be a good
One of the best solutions we have discovered for an enclosed platform lift is an air purifier
choice currently as it requires minimal maintenance and there is no need to lubricate the chain during its lifetime. Although this year has been challenging, the platform lift industry has proved its ability to move with the times as we can create cleaner and healthier environments for all passengers, promoting safety and minimising risk. At the Platform Lift Company, we can advise on other ways to upgrade disability access provisions within a building and save energy without the costs of replacing your lift. However, when a new platform lift is required, today’s choice of products not only look great, but offer outstanding performance, incorporating the latest technology to keep passengers safe.
Sean O’Sullivan is managing director of the Platform Lift Company
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