Commercial wheelchair lifts

The emphasis on adequate facilities for the disabled in public areas have resulted in commercial wheelchair lifts being categorized as necessities rather than luxuries. Although it is relatively costly to equip public areas with full amenities for the mobility challenged, there are expectations for such fittings to be made available. In fact, with the establishment of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), it is now a requirement for government buildings of the future to be wheelchair accessible.

For instance, incline platform lifts produced by ThyssenKrupp are constructed within a commercial building. Commercial platform lifts produced by this company include the Tangent, the Radius, the Short Rise, the Vector and the Porchlift. Tangent platform lifts are the practical solutions for straight staircases while the Radius platform lift allows for installation around swirling staircases. The Tangent can be installed on staircases with a width of 92 cm and is automated with just a push button. A safety barrier protects the user from falling out of the moving platform.

The Vector shares basically the same qualities as the other two but incorporates its own steel enclosure, as well as the ability to support a maximum weight of 630kg with a range of 9 meters. For shorter distances, the Short Rise platform lift and the Porchlift is adequate to tend to the needs of wheelchair users. Both work on hydraulic drives for smoother and quieter rides.

Another manufacturer of platform lifts for commercial buildings is Concord Elevators. Their range of lifts includes the Prolift Voyager that operates on hydraulic drives pioneered by the company. The intricate hydraulic system eliminates unwanted elevator movements giving users a smooth and amazingly quiet elevator ride to their destinations.

Additionally, Concord commercial elevator lifts are also incorporated with multiple safety devices such as backup battery power for emergency situations, a flow control valve that slows the cab descent as well as interlocks to ensure that elevator doors are securely closed before moving. Finally, with all these security features installed, it is obvious that Concord utilizes this factor as their competitive advantage.