Inclined Platform Lifts – Improved Access for Wheelchair Users

Inclined platform lifts are built to carry a person seated in a wheelchair up and down a stairway safely, smoothly and comfortably. These lifts can be used in homes and commercial buildings. While a vertical wheelchair lift features a platform that moves up and down vertically, an inclined unit travels over the staircase. It takes a passenger to the next level by traveling up and down a flat plane. The inclined lift is attached to a flight of stairs and travels up the staircase. Advanced models are available to suit both straight and curved stairs. It can be customized to suit the staircase and designed to handle multiple floors.

Available in a variety of designs and specifications, wheelchair lifts can be easily installed, often without major construction requirements. These lifts are designed for indoor and outdoor use and can be folded up compactly when not in use, leaving the stairs free for other users. Quality models come with advanced features such as motorized arms, security locks, mechanical emergency brake, under-pan sensors, keyed continuous pressure controls, slack cable switch and upper / lower limit switches, and obstruction sensors on access ramps.

Different Types of Inclined Platform Wheelchair Lifts

Established mobility equipment suppliers offer reliable wheelchair lift models from leading manufacturers such as Savaria and Harmar.

Savaria

>> Delta - A popular choice for churches, schools and homes, the Delta is an affordable alternative to an elevator or vertical lift. It provides access without significant renovations. This system is battery powered, allowing operation through a power failure. As the drive system is housed with the lift, no additional machine room is needed.

>> Omega – This system is an ideal option for multiple levels, curved stairs or stairs with intermediate landings. Installed along the side of the stairs with its own rail system and stanchions, the modular design can be installed for any number of levels. Flexible for installation on either inside or outside curves, this lift can be installed in many different settings, including installations with a very tight turning radius.

Harmar

>> IL500 Sierra - Designed for use in residential applications, this system can transport a user in a manual wheelchair up a straight stairway. It features auto-folding ramps on both ends of the platform and wall-mounted guide rail and a unique drive system. Just 13" wide when folded, the Sierra carries up to 500 lbs.

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