Once you go past the motor, the framework for an inclined platform lift consists of two key components. One is a platform, designed in an ADA-compliant size, that folds down for use and up once the user reaches his or her destination.

To keep the user secure, platforms themselves feature a textured surface for improved friction and a small ramp for getting on and off.

Taking the user to this point is a rail, made out of steel or aluminum. Most operate by a rack-and-pinion drive system to move the platform from one floor to another. An automatic brake ensures the lift stops once it reaches the next floor.

Because of this setup, your home or commercial facility requires few structural modifications in installation, and the lift can often be added as is.

Apex carries two types of inclined platform lifts, a standard straight design and a custom curved model. Explore our systems today, and contact us with any questions or to request a quote.