Travel height
Document the height to be covered and the intended entry and exit levels along the accessible route.
Wheelchair access
Vertical platform lifts WLP series
Vertical platform solution for indoor and outdoor use with WLP 300, WLP 360, WLP 400 and WLP 460 options.
- Vertical platform access
- EN 81-40 / EN 81-41
- Project fit
Project planning
Select a platform lift or wheelchair lift for an accessible route
A platform lift, also searched for as a wheelchair lift, is selected around travel height, available space, access direction and the intended user journey. AKE evaluates these details together with the conditions of the building.
Details for technical assessment
Space and access
Share the available platform area, access directions and constraints around the proposed location.
Use environment
State the country, intended users, indoor or outdoor setting and how the lift connects with the accessible route.
Frequently asked questions
What project details are needed for a platform lift?
Travel height, available space, access directions, intended use and indoor or outdoor conditions are the key starting points.
Can a platform lift be considered for outdoor use?
Suitability depends on the selected system, location and environmental conditions, so each project requires a separate assessment.
How is the platform size determined?
The platform is reviewed against the intended use, available space and access arrangement. Final dimensions follow the technical assessment.
Technical decision frame
ProjectVertical platform access
EN 81standards frame
Sitesite evaluation
WLP models: catalogue data and project planning
The table below compares published catalogue data for WLP 300, WLP 360, WLP 400 and WLP 460. Each row applies only to the named model; these values do not describe the whole WLP family or the CL series.
Catalogue values support preliminary assessment. Usable platform area, external structural dimensions and required shaft space are different measurements. Confirm the units and the current layout drawing for the selected variant with the technical team; site suitability requires a separate assessment.
WLP 400 technical table and layout drawing — physical PDF page 20
WLP 300, 360, 400 and 460 — catalogue comparison
- WLP 300
- 300 kg; maximum 0.15 m/s; maximum travel 1800 mm; 2 stops (PDF page 16).
- WLP 360
- 350 kg; maximum 0.12 m/s; maximum travel 700 mm; The number of stops is not stated on this catalogue page; confirm it. (PDF page 18).
- WLP 400
- 400 kg; maximum 0.15 m/s; maximum travel 9000 mm; maximum 4 stops (PDF page 20).
- WLP 460
- 300 kg; maximum 0.12 m/s; maximum travel 3000 mm; 2 stops (PDF page 21).
Pre-quotation questions
Which projects can this product be evaluated for?
The WLP family is assessed for vertical access between levels. The table on this page compares WLP 300, WLP 360, WLP 400 and WLP 460; each value applies only to its named model. Confirm indoor or outdoor conditions, usable space and project suitability against the selected model’s current documents.
Which information is needed for quotation?
Site dimensions, use scenario, level difference or stair geometry, and photos or drawings where possible.
Catalogue and project documents
WLP 300 — PDF page 16These are model details from the published catalogue. Confirm the current model sheet, selected variant and project conditions during technical review. Provide the level difference, wheelchair and accompanying-person requirements, entrance directions and manoeuvring space; also consider access to the controls.WLP 360 — PDF page 18These are model details from the published catalogue. Confirm the current model sheet, selected variant and project conditions during technical review.WLP 400 — PDF page 20These are model details from the published catalogue. Confirm the current model sheet, selected variant and project conditions during technical review.WLP 460 — PDF page 21These are model details from the published catalogue. Confirm the current model sheet, selected variant and project conditions during technical review.
Clarify your accessibility solution
AKE evaluates dimensions, use scenario and site conditions to select the right accessibility system.
