When looking to buy a home lift you are likely to come across lots of different types of domestic lifts.
Many UK lift companies supply just hydraulic lifts – these are powered by electronic pumps that transmit hydraulic fluid to a jack with the lift pushed up and down by a piston at the base.
Secondly, there is the option of a traction lift – this moves up and down a shaft using ropes and sheaves with a counterweight to balance the weight load.
Stiltz Lifts has introduced a totally unique option to the home lifts market – a non-hydraulic domestic lift. The Stiltz lift is a ‘real’ through floor lift and is powered instead by a roped drum-braked gear system that plugs straight into any normal 13-amp power socket. There are no additional external power packs required or any hard wiring.
Unlike hydraulic or traction lifts, all of the mechanics of the non-hydraulic lift are contained at the top of the lift car and hidden from view. Stiltz lifts also do not require load bearing walls as the Stiltz lift uses a unique dual rail system that creates a self-supporting structure in the home.
When the lift moves up and down, the weight of the structure and the lift is carried in compression through the rails and into the floor of the home with no added extra weight burden on the home.
Traction lifts are typically cheaper and more energy efficient than hydraulic lifts due to the counterweight which reduces the amount of weight needed to be lifted in the car.
With hydraulic lifts, on the other hand, the pump works against gravity to push the car up which loses energy when the lift descends on its own weight. Stiltz’s non-hydraulic domestic lifts, however, use less power than an electric kettle on ascent and even less on descent.
Hydraulic lifts tend to use up less space than traction lifts that use large components but the Stiltz lift has the smallest footprint of any home lift available of just 0.62m2. The unusual shape of the lift means that it is not a simple rectangle so it can be fitted almost in the home and in more places than hydraulic or traction lifts.
Traction lifts are quicker than hydraulic lifts which is why they are more used in large office buildings. Stiltz’s lifts are designed for the home, can comfortably take two passengers from one floor up to the next in less than 30 seconds and cannot be matched for speed. There is also a wheelchair lifts version of the Stiltz Lift which is deeper and wider to fit a standard-sized wheelchair.
For a free site survey contact Stiltz Lifts today.
Easy to arrange lots of information, No problems with fitting, payment taken in stages, last payment when job was completed. Everyone was friendly from start to finish.
My experience with Stiltz Homelifts. Just over a month ago, I had my Stiltz lift installed and I am so pleased with it. The workmen that came and fitted it were very professional and knew what they were doing. They were so professional I would not hesitate to recommend Stiltz lifts to anybody.
Great looking product, knowledgeable sales people, fitters work clean quickly and polite. Definitely recommend.
Great stylist lift, had for six months without a hitch. Installed by company staff not subcontractors. Cannot fault the lift, buying experience, installation, service. Good company ethos and made in UK.
From the very beginning with the initial construction to the finished product. I have never seen such polite men with an equal work ethic. They cleaned as they went each day. The pets were never in harm. The finished product is awesome. Couldn’t be more pleased
Excellent from beginning to end – and beyond.
Everybody we dealt with at Stiltz was very helpful and efficient, from the initial meeting with Nick Sale, the sales rep, thorough technical inspection, the builders, installers, plumber, electrician, and excellent follow up service and attention. My husband’s life is transformed and mine is much easier. Thank you Stiltz.
Elegant lift, promptly installed by careful and tidy fitters who removed their rubbish the following day. A fair price and an envied addition to our home.
I have been astounded and gratified by the levels of service we have received from every member of the Stiltz teams we have dealt with. A superb lift with exceptional service!
An excellent company from the first contact to the completed project. All personnel were friendly and very polite but stayed extremely professional throughout. Having been in the construction industry for over 40 years I was aware the preparation work was carried out to a high standard by the best of trades people. The lift itself can not be faulted both the operation and aesthetics.
The service was better than 1st class. It was excellent in every way. We could not be more pleased with everything Stiltz applied it’s self to in any way. We would award 6 stars at the very least.
Home lifts are a modern alternative to stairlifts, offering reliability, speed, capacity, and seamless aesthetic integration for a stylish and efficient solution.
Disability Facilities Grants, up to £30,000, can fund home adaptations like Stiltz lifts, starting at £9,990, supporting independent living for disabled individuals.
Stiltz home lifts ensure safety with battery backups, obstruction sensors, self-closing doors, weight limit sensors, and ‘hold to run’ controls for a secure user experience.
