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At Cibes we offer you the choice between 3 different lift types: platform lifts, cabin lifts and goods lifts. Each lift type is available in a range of sizes to adapt to different needs and applications. From large lifts designed for transporting goods, stretchers, or wheelchair users, to compact residential lifts that are small enough to fit inside the space of a wardrobe. Explore our range of elevating solutions to find the right size and model for you!
Let us guide you to the right lift solution
Regardless of what kind of Cibes lift solution you choose, our lifts are much more space-efficient than conventional types of elevators. In addition, all our lifts are delivered in ready-made elements to speed up installation and reduce your construction costs. Nevertheless, each one of our lift types has its own, unique advantages. To guide you to the lift solution that is best for you, we have shortlisted the key features and benefits of each type below.
Platform lifts – Our top-selling lift type
This is our most space-saving, cost-efficient and popular lift type. Available in a wide range of models, sizes, and styles, our platform lifts can adapt to almost any environment. Regardless of whether you are looking for a wheelchair-friendly lift with a classic look, a luxury lift with a panoramic lift shaft, or a weather-resistant outdoor lift, we can offer you a great solution.
- Application area: Public/Commercial/Residential/Indoor/Outdoor
- Load capacity: From 300 to 500 kg
- Max travel: Up to 20 m, max 6 floors
- Platform controls: Hold-to-run operation*
*European Safety Standards require you to maintain pressure on the platform controls to travel. In countries outside Europe, other regulations may apply.
Cabin lifts - For superior comfort
Many manufacturers claim that their products are unique, but in the case of our cabin lifts it is actually true. Our cabin lifts are the only screw-driven lifts with sliding doors in the world. The result is a unique lift solution that offers you the same level of comfort as conventional types of elevators, but with less construction work and much lower installation costs.
- Application area: Public/Commercial/Residential/Indoor
- Load capacity: From 300 to 630 kg
- Max travel: Up to 15 m, max 6 floors
- Lift car controls: Automatic drive*
*European Safety Standards allow one-touch automatic operation inside the lift car thanks to the fully enclosed cabin.
Goods lifts - Make heavy transport easy
Our goods lifts are certified to carry both goods and passengers, which makes them extremely versatile. This type of lift has the power and size to transport goods pallets and pallet jacks, but also stretchers, hospital beds and large groups of people. That makes our goods lifts a space-saving and cost-efficient alternative for a wide range of public, commercial and medical establishments.
- Application area: Public/Commercial/Indoor
- Load capacity: 1000 kg
- Max travel: Up to 15 m, max 6 floors
- Platform controls: Hold-to-run operation*
*European Safety Standards require you to maintain pressure on the platform controls to travel. In countries outside Europe, other regulations may apply.
Discover the advantages of Cibes lifts
If you are looking to save space, time, and money, without compromising on beauty and style, choosing a Cibes lift is a smart choice. Thanks to our compact, prefabricated lift concept, buying and installing a lift is a much faster, easier, and smoother process than you could ever imagine.
Space-saving lifts
Given that our screw-driven machinery is compact enough to fit inside the shaft, your lift needs no separate machine room, lift pit or extra headroom on the top floor.
Minimal building work
Because all our lift solutions are delivered in prefabricated elements as all-inclusive concepts, installing a Cibes lift requires much less building work than a conventional lift.
Scandinavian design
To offer you elegant and user-friendly lifts, we utilise our Swedish heritage and explore the Scandinavian design tradition, where beauty and function go hand in hand.
Lift safety first
Cibes lifts fulfil European Safety Standards and undergo extensive testing and quality checks before leaving our factory. Our lifts are designed to be safe to use, at any age.
What our customers say
Watch the video to discover why this customer chose a Cibes A5000 platform lift as an accessibility solution for customers and staff at the Gustavelund Hotel. The lift was installed by Cibes Lift Finland.
Seamless integration
Our space-saving, ready made concept makes it easy to integrate our lifts into both new and existing buildings from a construction point of view. Thanks to our wide range of lift models and design options, it is just as easy to make your lift blend in seamlessly with the style and character of any room.
Create you own bespoke design in our Lift Configurator!
Wheelchair accessible solutions
We think that public and commercial spaces should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age and physical ability. We also believe that everyone who wishes to age in place in their beloved home should have the possibility to do so. That is why all our lift types include a range of wheelchair accessible models and sizes, as well as a great selection of accessibility options. Visit our wheelchair lifts page to find out more!
Frequently asked questions
Do you need planning permission to install a lift?
The short answer is yes, in most countries you need to get planning permission to install a lift, but you should always check your national regulations. If you need help or guidance, we advise you to contact your lift supplier or builder or check with the local authority that grants planning permissions in your country.
How much energy does a lift consume?
Our lifts carry an energy label A in standby and energy label B in use, and are therefore very energy-efficient.
How much energy your lift uses depends on a number of factors, such as the travel height, the number of stops you have to make and the number of lift movements you make per day.
Example:
A lift with a standard drive and two stops, a 3.6 metre travel height and 20 lift movements per day consumes 481KWH per year.If energy efficiency is one of your main concerns, a lift with the EcoSilent Drive System is an great solution. The EcoSilent drive system acts like a built-in eco setting and makes your home lift run in eco mode all the time. A lift equipped with the EcoSilent drive system runs with 45% less energy than a lift without.
How much noise does a lift make?
The amount of noise that a lift makes, depends on the lift type but also on the acoustic environment surrounding the lift. No lift is completely soundless but just like the humming of a fridge, the noise of a lift will generally blend in with the sounds of everyday life. Our lifts equipped with the EcoSilent drive system only generate 40dB*, which is comparable to the sound level inside a library.
- Quiet suburb: 55 dB
- Lift with EcoSilent drive: 40 dB
- Quiet rural area: 30 dB
*Sound measurement performed 2 m from a lift with a 150 kg load travelling at a constant speed.
What are the different types of lifts?
There are many different types of lifts and technologies to choose from; traction lifts, hydraulic lifts, belt-driven lifts, vacuum lifts, or screw-driven lifts.
All lift types have their pros and cons and there are many more different kinds of lifts than can be mentioned here. However, to take a few examples, conventional hydraulic and traction lifts can travel fast, from 0.6 m/s to several metres per second, but they also take up a lot of room, given that they require a deep lift pit, a lot of headroom, and a separate machine room and/or control room. Hydraulic lifts also often need a large hydraulic tank. Vacuum lifts, on the other hand, are space-efficient, but the technology is expensive and their lifting capacity is limited. To learn more about different types of lifts, click here.
Our screw-driven lifts travel at a speed of 0.15 m/s, but take up a lot less room than hydraulic lifts and traction lifts, given that our lifts can be installed without a pit and have a top height of only 2250 mm (top height is the height of the lift on the top floor). The machine and control room are fitted inside the lift shaft, which also makes the whole construction very compact and space-efficient compared to conventional lifts.
Do you have any questions? We would love to help.
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