Barrier-free vertical access
Accessibility systems
Indoor and outdoor accessibility solutions for wheelchair users, elderly users and people with limited mobility.
- EN 81-40
- EN 81-41
- Indoor / outdoor
A verifiable basis for accessibility projects
Accessibility product family
Vertical platform lifts WLP seriesVertical platform solution for indoor and outdoor use with WLP 300, WLP 360, WLP 400 and WLP 460 options.
Vertical platform lift CL seriesA vertical platform alternative for different travel distances with CL 150, CL 300 and CL 1200 models.
Stair platform liftA platform solution planned for straight or curved stairs, with indoor and outdoor use evaluated by project.
Seat-type stairliftA seated mobility solution for safe movement on residential, villa and indoor stairs.
Seat-type pool liftA seated pool-access solution for hotels, piers and pool areas where water access must be improved.
Accessibility lift informationA guide explaining how building, user, standards and quotation information are evaluated for accessibility system selection.User need, building conditions and standards assessed together
AKE accessibility systems are planned for public areas, residences, schools, underpasses, cultural buildings, hotels and private properties by evaluating mobility needs, site conditions and assisted-use scenarios together. Vertical platforms, stair platforms, stairlifts and pool access are selected according to project requirements.
Choose between a seated stairlift and a wheelchair platform
Start by establishing whether the user needs to remain in a wheelchair or can transfer to a seat. A seated stairlift and a wheelchair platform address different needs. Searches for wheelchair lift, disabled access lift and platform lift should therefore be matched to the intended journey and user.
An inclined platform follows a staircase, so stair layout, clear width and landing access matter. A vertical platform requires an assessment of travel height, platform space and entry and exit arrangements. Photographs and dimensions support the initial review but do not establish final feasibility.
Price depends on the travel path, stops, configuration and required work. Include the indoor or outdoor setting and wheelchair manoeuvring space so the requested quotation can reflect the building.
Plan your next step
Where access follows an existing staircase, compare inclined platform lifts for stairs with the available space, user needs and site constraints.
Before specifying dimensions or access arrangements, review the accessibility lift planning information and prepare the site measurements for a technical assessment.
For movement between floors at home, assess Homelift for residential projects alongside the building layout and the users’ access requirements.
To support an initial product comparison, consult the AKE product catalogues and confirm that the document and revision apply to your project.
System and project summary
- Applications
- Residences, public areas, schools, underpasses, hotels, piers and private properties
- System scope
- Vertical platform, stair platform, stairlift and pool lift
- Standards frame
- EN 81-40 for stair-type systems; EN 81-41 and ISO 9386 frame for vertical platforms
- Project evaluation
- Level difference, stair geometry, indoor/outdoor conditions, user and assisted-use scenario
Accessibility system questions
Where can these systems be evaluated?
They can be evaluated for residences, schools, public buildings, underpasses, cultural buildings, hotels, piers and private properties.
How are vertical and stair-type systems selected?
Level difference, stair geometry, indoor/outdoor conditions, user profile and assisted use are reviewed together.
Which information is needed for quotation?
Location, level difference, stair or platform dimensions, use case and photos or drawings where possible.
What should I include in a wheelchair lift enquiry?
Provide the location, travel height, available space, access points and wheelchair dimensions. State whether an accompanying person is needed and whether transferring to a seat is possible. These details help identify which type of system to assess.
Clarify your accessibility project with AKE
AKE evaluates building conditions, user needs and quotation steps in a controlled workflow.
