Vertical Platform Lifts for the Lehigh Valley
Homeowners and commercial property owners in the Lehigh Valley ask, “What is a vertical platform lift?”
A vertical platform lift is a mobility device designed to transport a person in a wheelchair, scooter, or standing position up and down between two levels of a building. It is also known as a porch lift or wheelchair lift, and it provides a safe and convenient way for individuals with mobility issues to access different levels of a building, such as a porch, balcony, or raised deck. VPLs are for commercial and residential applications.
A vertical platform lift consists of a platform that is attached to a vertical mast or tower. The platform is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair, scooter, or standing person, and is equipped with safety features such as guardrails, a non-slip surface, and emergency stop buttons.
The lift is powered by an electric motor operated by simple controls located on the platform, or a remote control. The lift can be installed indoors or outdoors and can travel up to a height of several feet.
Vertical platform lifts come in a range of sizes and weight capacities to accommodate different needs and are suitable for residential and commercial use. They are typically used when a stair lift is not an option. They can be customized with various features, such as automatic doors, weather-resistant finishes, and remote control access, to meet specific accessibility requirements.
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Multilift Unenclosed Vertical Platform Lift
- Durable wheelchair lift for commercial* or residential access, available in multiple entry/exit configurations and platform sizes
- Reliable, easily installed ACME screw drive lift carries a wheelchair and passenger between 2 stops, up to 72″ (for more stops and higher travel, see V-1504 VPL)
- Nominal speed of 8 ft/min; operated by constant pressure controls
- Gate available with aluminum, acrylic or glass inserts, and with automatic opener
- Drive system housed in tower, so no machine room required; 750 lb capacity
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor use; also available with enclosure and as a mobile unit
- *Not available for commercial use in Ontario
V-1504 Vertical Platform Lift
- Swift 20 ft/min hydraulic lift to carry a wheelchair and passenger up to 4 stops over 23′ of travel (code permitting)
- Often configured for use in a shaftway
- Array of optional paint colors; gates available with aluminum, acrylic or glass inserts, and with automatic opener
- ADA-compliant or custom platform sizes; same-side, straight-through or 90º entry and exit
- Drive system is located in tower so no machine room needed; operated by constant pressure controls
- For residential or commercial access; 750 lb capacity
Suitable for indoor or outdoor use; also available with enclosure and luxury glass models
V-1504 Lux Vertical Platform Llift
- Luxury lift built from half-inch structural tempered glass with no visible frame for indoor commercial or residential projects
- Carries a wheelchair and passenger between 2 stops, up to 6′ of travel; 750 lb capacity
- Framed version available for 3 stops and up to 12′ of travel
- Doors and gates available; optional paint colors available for tower and platform
- 20 ft/min hydraulic drive system operated by constant pressure controls; no machine room needed
- ADA-Compliant or custom platform sizes; same-side, straight-through or 90º entry and exit
- See V-1504 Lux for an enclosed glass lift serving up to 4 stops and up to 23′ of travel.
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V-1504 Lux Vertical Platform Llift
- Enclosed lift, beautifully framed in stainless steel with glass inserts for luxury commercial or residential projects
- Carries a wheelchair and passenger up to 4 stops over 23′ of travel; 750 lb capacity
- For indoor or outdoor use; doors or gates available with inserts; optional domed top
- ADA-compliant or custom platform sizes; same-side, straight-through or 90º entry and exit
- 20 ft/min hydraulic drive system operated by constant pressure controls; no machine room needed
- See V-1504 Prestige frameless glass lift for a 2-stop unenclosed option for indoor use