Pitless goods lifts can sometimes be necessary when a business needs wheeled access, for example when carrying goods on trolleys or in portable bins. The trouble is that pitless lifts can be hard to design and difficult to install into existing spaces. The problems arise because it's usually necessary to leave enough space for the lift pit below. In some cases, the depth beneath the lower floor just isn't there and it's not possible to dig downwards without disturbing the neighbour's ceiling. However, with building regulations getting ever tighter, pitless goods lifts are becoming increasingly popular in many construction sectors. There now exists a range of lift products that come into the low pit or pitless category under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the new EN81-41. It's now feasible to install a hydraulic goods lift that can carry up to 500kg with just a 200mm pit or lower. Lift solutions now come with self-supporting lift shafts, minimal headroom and no need for a machine room. Importantly, it's all within Part M of the Buildings Regulations and Machinery directive 2006/42/EC. You can have pitless goods lifts with a pit as low as 100mm. However, combined with a ramped access point, the lift becomes totally pitless. Most of our platform lifts solutions, including both the hydraulic and traction-driven systems, can be supplied with a low pit or pitless. Pitless goods lifts offer all the benefits of a traditional lift plus great savings on installation and maintenance. The A7 500, for example, combines innovation with technology, making it suitable for commercial buildings where public use is needed or where a 500kg-rated load is required.
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