For most businesses today, it's important that their presence online is constantly on the rise as well as their exposure but one thing that is also important is how open they are to the public in the real world too. A great way to make your business truly open to all is with a platform lift since it is the easiest to implement and use. Easy access is important for everyone and especially for the elderly and people that are differently-abled but in order to make it as convenient as you can it's important that you pick the right platform lift. But before we discuss the various platform lifts, let's see why they are the best solution.
Benefits
• People will visit a place more often if it's easy to find but also if it's easy to gain access to otherwise no one would bother going through a whole lot of hassle just so they can have a meal. A customer, your business partner or anyone who is wheelchair-bound will find using commercial platform lifts a breeze as they are specially made to assist them. Having a modern-day solution installed on your premises will show your customers how thoughtful and considerate your business is which will further increase sales and customer satisfaction.
• All platform lifts are made to be used safely and conveniently as most of them nowadays come with features like non-skid platforms, pressure control, emergency telephone, emergency brake system, lighting and emergency power backup. These features also make platform lifts easy to maintain and although a lot of people think they can be quite troublesome, this type of technology is definitely more convenient than using a ramp.
Being able to access a higher floor with the press of a button will certainly make your business have more customers as otherwise, disabled people will have to manually push themselves up a ramp.
• Platform lifts are made to fit different types of capacities and weight limits without compromising on speed and safety whilst also being easy to install. There's usually very little to no downtime at all which will allow your business to run effortlessly and without any interruptions whatsoever. There are platform lifts that can fit in unusual areas and tricky access points which open more opportunities for the differently-abled to gain entry safely.
• Of course not every building will have the same design and needs but that won't be an issue with commercial platform lifts as they are made to fit both the needs of your building and the people. While the majority of platform lifts are able to go up to 4 meters there are models that provide specific solutions to specific issues. A platform lift is a very versatile solution which can carry loads up to 340kg and can accommodate different types of wheelchairs. Sports models, conventional, manual models for adults and children can all be transported with ease.
Being able to access a higher floor with the press of a button will certainly make your business have more customers as otherwise, disabled people will have to manually push themselves up a ramp.
• Platform lifts are made to fit different types of capacities and weight limits without compromising on speed and safety whilst also being easy to install. There's usually very little to no downtime at all which will allow your business to run effortlessly and without any interruptions whatsoever. There are platform lifts that can fit in unusual areas and tricky access points which open more opportunities for the differently-abled to gain entry safely.
• Of course not every building will have the same design and needs but that won't be an issue with commercial platform lifts as they are made to fit both the needs of your building and the people. While the majority of platform lifts are able to go up to 4 meters there are models that provide specific solutions to specific issues. A platform lift is a very versatile solution which can carry loads up to 340kg and can accommodate different types of wheelchairs. Sports models, conventional, manual models for adults and children can all be transported with ease.
Types
• An enclosed platform lift works much like a regular passenger lift but there are certain things that make this type different from a regular elevator. These lifts are designed to travel up to 9 meters but there are some that can rise up to 15 meters but they are usually fixed to a wall or on a floor level and due to their fully enclosed structure they provide an added safety level. These lifts are robust and very easy to use and due to their design, they do not require a costly installation.
• Open commercial platform lifts are made to go no higher than 3 meters whilst being compact and unobtrusive making them ideal beside staircases. There are also portable models which are best used for the occasional and temporary access allowing you to have an interchangeable access point. They often come with either a fixed or an integral ramp which makes for even easier access, keeps installation quick and simple whilst reducing building work and downtime.
• This type of platform lift isn't going to be the most ideal solution when it comes to the installation and downtime since there needs to be a concrete or a hollow steel shaft to the outside fo the building, which is why they are called external commercial platform lifts. An external platform lift is ideal for multi-floor buildings hence why having one installed takes so much time and effort.
• Inclined platform lifts, on the other hand, are foldable and can be stored when not in use and due to their design, they come with a unique safety feature - a wheelchair overrun arm. These can be used both indoors or outdoors and can easily navigate on straight or curved stairways. They don't obstruct the use of other stair users whilst having the option to feature a folding seat in order to accommodate one extra passenger. In case your business headquarters aren't able to house all the other types of platform lifts, installing an inclined platform lift will ensure that your premises become disability-friendly without compromising on safety and convenience.
• Open commercial platform lifts are made to go no higher than 3 meters whilst being compact and unobtrusive making them ideal beside staircases. There are also portable models which are best used for the occasional and temporary access allowing you to have an interchangeable access point. They often come with either a fixed or an integral ramp which makes for even easier access, keeps installation quick and simple whilst reducing building work and downtime.
• This type of platform lift isn't going to be the most ideal solution when it comes to the installation and downtime since there needs to be a concrete or a hollow steel shaft to the outside fo the building, which is why they are called external commercial platform lifts. An external platform lift is ideal for multi-floor buildings hence why having one installed takes so much time and effort.
• Inclined platform lifts, on the other hand, are foldable and can be stored when not in use and due to their design, they come with a unique safety feature - a wheelchair overrun arm. These can be used both indoors or outdoors and can easily navigate on straight or curved stairways. They don't obstruct the use of other stair users whilst having the option to feature a folding seat in order to accommodate one extra passenger. In case your business headquarters aren't able to house all the other types of platform lifts, installing an inclined platform lift will ensure that your premises become disability-friendly without compromising on safety and convenience.