Vertical Lifts
Like small elevators but much less expensive, vertical platform lifts transport passengers vertically between floor levels. They can be located either indoors or outdoors. Vertical lifts can be provided as a completed, self-contained system with their own enclosure, or can fit inside a shaftway in a building. Garaventa vertical platform lifts typically travel up to 4.3 m (14 ft). Some models are design specifically for short travel distances. Garaventa vertical wheelchair lifts are available in a variety of finishes, colors and wall panel materials. Taller lifts can serve up to 3 floor levels. Garaventa Lift offers many types of vertical lifts. Some lifts are available only in certain countries.
Genesis Enclosure
The Genesis Enclosure vertical wheelchair lift is a complete, self-contained vertical access solution. It includes its own enclosure with integrated doors. The enclosure can be made of steel, Plexiglas or glass and can be fitted with a dome for weather protection, or left open if indoors. Genesis Enclosure wheelchair lifts are available in 7 lifting heights and 4 platform sizes.
Available:
Worldwide
Genesis Shaftway
The Genesis Shaftway wheelchair lift fits inside a vertical shaftway that is built by others in accordance to Garaventa specifications. This system consist of a drive mast, platform and doors. The Shaftway vertical wheelchair lift can be completely enclosed, like an elevator, left open at the upper landing. A variety of doors and gates can be provided ranging from aluminum framed to steel fire rated doors. Available in 7 lifting heights and 5 platform sizes.
Available:
Worldwide
OPAL - Unenclosed Vertical Platform Lift
The OPAL vertical platform lift is designed for short rise applications where a full enclosure or shaftway are not required. The bottom of the platform is fitted with an obstruction sensing plate. Typical installations have gates located on the platform and on the upper landing. Maximum travel in the USA is 1.5 m (60 in) and 2.4 m (96 in) in other parts of the world.
Designed for use indoors and outdoors, the OPAL is attractive and easy to use.
Available:
Worldwide except Canada
STAAGE - Portable Vertical Platform Lift
The STAAGE portable vertical platform lift provides a cost effective accessibility solution for low-rise vertical barriers such as stages and podiums. It has interlocked gates on both ends of the platform and an automatic loading ramp. This platform lift has a maximum lifting height of 1.14 m (45 in). The STAAGE vertical platform lift can be wheeled to multiple locations including a storage room when not in use.
Available:
Worldwide
A88 - High Rise Lift
The A88 is a high rise screw drive platform lift capable of traveling up to 13 m (42 ft) and making up to 5 stops. It is designed primarily for public access as a low cost alternative to an elevator. The A88 is supplied as a self-contained lift system with a prefabricated shaftway made of either steel panels or laminated safety glass.
Available:
Poland
BLM - Very Short Rise
The BLM is a short rise lift that will travel a maximum of 1 meter (39 in) and can be located indoors or outdoors. Built of stainless steel and hot-dip galvanized components, the BLM is attractive and durable. This lift can be mounted in a pit or with its own folding ramp. An optional automatic bridge allows it to be located directly in front of the stairs yet keep the stairs usable.
Available:
Germany & Poland
Wessex Lift
The innovative Wessex Lift can travel vertically up to 3.5 m (11.5 ft) providing access between floors. As the cabin passes through the floor it lifts a trap door. The wheelchair lift is equipped with safety edges that work during ascent and descent, stopping the lift if it touches an obstruction. Call stations allow the lift to be sent out of site to the opposite landing when not in use. Powered door operators, a lighted platform and folding seat all are aimed at user comfort and convenience. Capacity is 225 kg (495 lbs).
Available:
Germany
