Vertical platform lifts for wheelchairs and power chairs provide access to raised porches, decks, and other elevated areas for residential and commercial applications.
These elevator-like mobility solutions provide seamless transportation vertically to raised surfaces, such as porches and decks. They offer an excellent alternative to ramps when space is limited or vertical distance is greater than a few feet.
101 Mobility [Wilmington] offers free in-home consultations for vertical platform lifts – contact us today to speak with an expert!
Additional Options & Features
Platform Size & Configuration
Vertical platform lifts are available with a range of features and options. Depending on the layout of the area where the lift will be used, you may need a platform lift with a single entrance/exit, two openings at a 90 degree angle, or straight pass-through doorways.
During your free consultation, 101 Mobility [Wilmington]’s Mobility Consultant will assess the configuration as well as the size of any users and their mobility devices to determine the best platform size. Some mobility devices have larger turning radii than others, and may also impact the size and layout of your vertical wheelchair lift.
Weight Capacity
Different makes and models of vertical platform lifts have different weight capacities, typically ranging from about 500 – 750 lbs. It is important to consider how you will be using your platform lift when selecting a unit. For instance, even if the combined weight of the primary user and his wheelchair is only 550 pounds, if the user will typically be carrying heavy groceries or luggage, a platform lift with a higher lifting capacity would be ideal.
Safety Features
VPLs have standard backup batteries to ensure that they continue to run for a period of time in the event of a power failure. They also have auto-stop sensors beneath the platforms, which stop the unit from running if an obstruction is detected beneath the platform. Once the obstruction is removed, the unit will resume normal function.
Other important safety features include emergency shut-off buttons, load-balance sensors, and weight detection. Contact us today to speak with an expert and find out how a vertical platform lift can help you!
