In a market full of disabled accessibility solutions, platform lifts are an excellent product for businesses in the UK. They serve as a practical, cost-effective and safe way for those with mobility issues to move from floor to floor.
The fact that they are easy to install, cheap and reliable, means an increased number of UK businesses are choosing platform lifts for their buildings. They are the perfect solution for buildings requiring disabled access and helps you meet accessibility requirements.
Benefits Of Platform Lifts
One of the great benefits of a platform is that, unlike a traditional passenger lift, they do not require additional space. As well as this, there is no additional building or electrical work that is involved in the installation process. This makes for a seamless installation and ensures minimal disruption to your business.
Furthermore, a platform lift is significantly cheaper than a passenger lift, as well as taking a fraction of the time to install. Typically, a platform lift costs between £15,000 and £25,000 while a passenger lift costs significantly more than this. These reasons are why we think platform lifts are one of the best disabled accessibility solutions.
Understandably, you may still have questions about platform lifts, we hope to answer them below.
What Is A Platform Lift?
A platform lift is a method of vertical transport designed to take people to their desired floor. The key different between this and a passenger lift is that these lifts are specifically designed to transport disabled users. Platform lifts are often installed as a passenger lift backup or in a building where a passenger lift is not needed.
Whats The Difference Between A Platform And Passenger Lift?
Passenger lifts and platform lifts, are both vertical transport solutions with the same goal, to transport users from floor to floor. However, they are also very different. Here are some of the differences
- Platform lifts are disabled access; passenger lifts can be used by anyone.
- Passenger lifts can travel to lots of floors, platform lifts are suitable for shorter travel.
- Passenger lifts are used more often and use more power.
- Platform lifts are significantly cheaper than passenger lifts.
Both passenger lift and platform lifts are great products; which one is better for you depends on several factors such as budget, building size, usage, etc.
Do Platform Lifts Need Maintenance?
Yes, like with any type of lift, platform lifts need to be maintained by a professional lift company 2 times a year minimum. This is to ensure your platform lift remains safe, functional and compliant with all regulations.
Why Lift Maintenance Is Important
- Improved reliability
- Reduces the chance of unexpected breakdowns
- Extends the lift’s lifespan
- Ensures passenger safety
- Spot problems before they become more serious
A proper lift maintenance schedule and a competent lift company can work wonders for your lift. We take a preventative approach to lift maintenance, meaning we fix all problems before they escalate. Our approach saves you time, puts your mind at ease and avoids any big repair bills.
Conclusion
Platform lifts are an excellent way to improve your building’s accessibility. Installing a platform lift ensures your building is in line with all relevant accessibility regulations and makes for a smoother experience for disabled users. If you maintain your platform lift properly and look after it, it will bring your business safe and reliable disabled access for many years.
Have you been considering platform lift installation? get in touch with us today.
