Wheelchair Platform Lifts for Those with Limited Mobility

Wheelchair platform lifts are useful for those who are challenged with limited mobility due to physical disability and old age. These devices enable them to easily access different levels of their residence or office. Branded wheel chair platform lifts in the market are safe and highly reliable. The main advantage of these lifts is that they can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. These lifts are designed in such a way that they satisfy all mandatory safety requirements. Most of these lifts have a lifting capacity of 750 lb. Wheelchair platform lifts are also referred to as vertical platform lifts.

Another type of wheelchair lift commonly used by the physically disabled for overcoming their limited mobility is the wheelchair stair lift. Wheelchair stair lifts facilitate easy movement up and down the stairways in residences and workplaces. There are two types of wheelchair stair lifts, straight stair lift and curved stair lift. Straight stair lifts are commonly used and are meant for straight stairways, whereas curved stair lifts are meant for curved stairways. Electric and hydraulic stair lifts are other models available in the market. Electric stair lifts are commonly used and are cheaper than hydraulic stair lifts. An electric stair lift is provided with a rechargeable battery so that it can be operated even during power shortages. Branded stair lifts are provided with all required safety measures. Obstruction sensors in stair lifts identify blockages in the path of the lift and thus help in avoiding harm to the user, as well as damages to the lift.       
 
There are vehicle wheelchair lifts that will assist a physically handicapped person in getting into a vehicle. Two types of vehicle wheel chair lifts are available, internal vehicle lift and external vehicle lift. Internal vehicle lift can be kept inside the vehicle. External vehicle lift cannot be kept inside the vehicle. Internal vehicle lift can be operated manually or using electric current.

There are many companies that provide different models of wheelchair platform lifts. Bruno, ThyssenKrupp Access, and Savaria are some of the leading wheel chair lift manufacturers. As these companies have nationwide dealers, physically disabled people can purchase their desired wheelchair lift model from the nearby dealer. These dealers will provide you with the necessary assistance for the installation and maintenance of the wheel chair stair lift.