What is a Vertical Platform Lift?

Accommodating for those with disabilities or limited mobility can go a long way for your business. Access Lifts are bound to boost your reputation and instantly make your building more accessible; could you benefit from one of the Access Lifts provided by Level Access Lifts?

Wheelchair users once had the daunting task of negotiating stairs if they wanted to reach various levels. In order to do this, they needed to climb out of their wheelchair and tackle the stairs, either unaided or supported. To eliminate the risk of injury, the Access Lifts were introduced as a practical initiative, allowing customers with disabilities to travel between floors with ease.

What is a Vertical Platform Lift?

Vertical Platform Lifts or Access Lifts are relatively straightforward in the sense that they carry passengers from A to B, vertically. The Platform Lifts are used alongside stairs to enhance accessibility, providing all customers with equal opportunities.

The Platform Lifts can be installed indoors or outdoors; they are especially versatile and can be tailored to suit the requirements of your building. When it comes to operation, the Vertical Lifts are made up of a lift tower and use a ball screw mechanism or hydraulic mechanism to transport passengers safely.

How can you benefit from a Disability Lift?

The Vertical Platform is one of the Disability Lifts available at Level Access Lifts. Investing in Disability Lifts will not only enhance the aesthetics of your property but could improve the quality of life of disabled people or those with restricted mobility.

Whether you’re looking to keep your school, business or other public building up to code, you’re bound to benefit from one of the Disability Lifts from Level Access Lifts!

A wheelchair ramp will provide wheelchair users with the opportunity to enter your building and benefit from the services that you have to offer, however, Disability Lifts are considered to be a practical alternative.

Building Wheelchair Ramps

If you’re thinking of building a ramp to provide easy access for wheelchair users and prams, there’s nothing to say that this won’t make your building more user-friendly, however, you need to ensure that the ramp is built to exact measurements and safe for users.

The Wheelchair Lift tends to be more effective, both in terms of function and cost, take the Open Wheelchair Lift for instance.

How safe are the Vertical Platform Lifts?

A Vertical Platform Lift is also referred to as a Wheelchair Lift and is designed to be safe. From Level Access Lifts extensive range of products, the Wheelchair Lift is one of the easiest lifts to operate, allowing passengers to control the lift for themselves and feel more independent.

Any Platform Lift that is provided by quality installers will be built to specification, providing customers with access to all areas. If your lift is to be installed outdoors, you should consider one that is suitable for inclement weather as this will allow you to maximise your investment by reducing the need for expensive repairs.

If you need to know more about a Wheelchair Lift, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Level Access Lifts today, simply call them on 0845 4662 999!