What is a vertical platform lift?

Vertical platform lifts do the more traditional job of simply moving up and down in a vertical direction, hence the name “vertical platform lift”. Vertical platform is really a general term which applies to different lifts which can be used in different types of situations- these different types of lift are dealt with in more detail on different parts of this website- such as on the page about disabled access lifts.

Vertical Platform lifts come in many shapes and sized and, depending on the type of job which they are drafted in to do, they can either be incredibly basic or highly complex; they can be a simple platform which is raised or lowered using the principles of hydraulics or they can be elaborate platforms which are housed in aestetically pleasing surroundings to make them appear, at first viewing, as though they are more like lifts. Of course, because they lack the elevator car which is the main component of the lift, they are, in fact, very different.

A reputable company will be able to advise you on whether a vertical platform lift or an incline platform lift is the right decision for your particular company or private dwelling.

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