Hydraulic Lifts – Man’s First Step Towards Convenience
A Hydraulic Lift is one of the most common types of lifts present in today’s world. The hydraulic mechanism has been used in its most rudimentary form since 1846 and was slowly adapted into modern elevator technology as well.
A hydraulic lift works on Pascal’s principle of fluid mechanics. The key players in this mechanism are two pistons, hydraulic fluid, and the lift car. The pressure generated from the small piston via the hydraulic fluid is transmitted to a larger area thereby generating a larger force. This force is used to lift heavy objects, such as the lift car, placed on the larger piston.
It is a tried and tested technology as it has been in use for the past two centuries and has only gotten better with advancements in technology. Hydraulic lifts are well-known for their load-bearing capacity and space-saving nature.
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Increases Property Value
Having a home elevator installed can add significant value to your home, making it a profitable investment. Many prospective homebuyers today gravitate toward homes featuring elevator access.
Fast Installation
The construction and preparation stage can take as little as 2-3 days with minimal disruption and mess for you and your home.
Ease Of Use
Just about everyone has had to use an elevator at least once in their life, and residential elevators are no different from commercial models found in business and office buildings. At the push of a button, you could be moving between floors of your house.
How Does Elite Elevators’ Hydraulic Elevator Offer Unmatched Performance?
Conventional hydraulic elevator companies do not manufacture their hydraulic elevators from scratch. They rely on a chain of vendors with differing levels of quality and expertise for their motor, hydraulic oil and spare parts. As a result, the process ends up being an assembling of different parts to form a mish-mash of a hydraulic elevator. In the long run, when it is time to replace a certain elevator component, these companies purchase cheaper alternatives to make a quick buck. This is the primary reason such hydraulic elevators do not perform well. They end up producing unpleasant noise, jerky landings, fluid leakage, and other such concerns. These hydraulic lifts are not built to last – they are assembled.
However, our hydraulic elevators are entirely manufactured exclusively by us. Our partner’s factory TK Home Solutions Srl in Pisa, Italy manufactures our hydraulic elevators – and all their spare components – in-house. There is no question of cutting corners when it comes to our hydraulic elevators for homes. Since the entirety of our hydraulic elevators are manufactured from top to bottom to a uniform standard, the performance ends up being unparalleled. Smooth, bump-free movement, no oil leakage and a silent ride are hallmarks of our hydraulic elevators.
What Distinguishes Our Hydraulic Lifts? Our Patented Features!
There are ordinary hydraulic lifts. And then, there are extraordinary hydraulic lifts. Ours belong to the latter category and there’s a magic component in them: patented German technology. Specially developed for our hydraulic lifts for homes, the patented technology and mechanisms afford them a sophisticated performance that cannot be replicated by anyone else.
Enhanced Hydraulic Drive
As briefly mentioned earlier, this drive has been enhanced by the engineers at TK Access Solutions to remove all the inconvenience of a conventional drive.
A conventional hydraulic lift produces grease, requires frequent maintenance and offers a jerky landing with a noisy and unpleasant ride. With the TK Access Solutions’ H200 hydraulic lift, however, all these undesirable qualities have been eliminated. The result is a hydraulic lift that offers you the quietest, smoothest, safest and most luxurious ride you will ever find in a hydraulic lift.
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Soft Start and Stop Device
The soft start and stop (SSS) technology improve the smoothness and gentleness of our hydraulic elevator. This technology manifests in a device that lends our hydraulic elevator
a soft start and stop to provide maximum comfort to the users. Even though TK Access Solutions’ hydraulic drive is superior to conventional hydraulic drives, the engineers still added this patented feature to further improve the performance of the H200. The SSS device is attached to the lift’s motor to afford the hydraulic elevator this premium feature every time.
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Greaseless Rail Technology
The Greaseless Rail (GLR) technology is a patented feature extraordinaire. Conventional hydraulic elevators are notorious for the grease, heat and dust they produce, which ultimately
leads to their decline and reduces the smoothness of their performance as these issues, literally, pile up. This leads to an appliance that is rapidly becoming obsolete and is just years away from ending up in the scrapyard. To combat this common issue, the engineers at TK Access Solutions developed the famed Greaseless Rail technology. Here, the need for oiling the rails of the lift car is eliminated, thereby drastically cutting down on maintenance costs and frequency. This masterful stroke of engineering repels the formation of dust and grease and automatically increases the lifespan of our hydraulic elevator.
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5 Safety Layers
Ultimately, a hydraulic elevator (or any elevator for that matter) is only as good as its safety features. Even though conventional hydraulic elevators are considered the safest options,
the engineers at our partner’s company have added 5 safety layers. These safety layers are present in case you find yourself in unfortunate situations. Each safety layer acts as a backup for the other and is meant to give you the tools to help yourself instead of depending on elevator technicians. The safety layers are:
1. Built-in emergency battery for power backup.
2. Secondary battery to support the primary one, in case the latter fails.
3. Small button on the power pack. When pressed, the lift gently descends to the desired floor.
4. Manual key to open the door, in case the above methods fail.
5. Trapdoor on top of the lift cabin for escape.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On Hydraulic Elevators
Hydraulic lifts are safe and versatile—essential factors to consider in a residential setting. They are a much more cost-effective option than other lifts and have greater load-bearing capacities.
Yes! Hydraulic lifts for homes are one of the safest lifts. The lift cabin is held up by a hydraulic arm instead of ropes or cables. This is excellent for safety as the risk of the ropes/cables breaking and the cabin free-falling into the shaft is eliminated.
Elite Elevators’ hydraulic lifts start at Rs. 13L and go up to Rs. 75L. German-engineered and Italian-made, they are the quintessence of luxury and elegance. Operating on an enhanced hydraulic drive and powered by 14 unique patented mechanisms, Elite Elevators’ hydraulic lifts deliver outstanding performance.
Hydraulic lifts for homes are typically built to last for 15 to 20 years. This is the average lifespan of any home lift, for that matter. However, hydraulic lifts from brands like Elite Elevators work for 45 to 50 years! This is due to the precision engineering and A-grade materials that their lifts use. For more details, visit www.eliteelevators.com
Yes and no. Old-school hydraulic lifts do need a separate machine room. However, keeping in tune with the demands of modern lifestyles, we now have MRL hydraulic lifts. Machine room-less (MRL) hydraulic lifts are made to work seamlessly without this extra addition, helping you save space in your home. In India, brands like Elite Elevators offer MRL hydraulic lifts for homes.
Yes, you can! Hydraulic elevators can be installed outdoors, specifically in a residential space. Elite Elevators’ hydraulic elevators are outdoor-installable. This means not only are they structurally sound for an outdoor environment, but they are also weather resistant, too. They are made to withstand weather conditions like wind, rain, sun, snow, and even minor seismic activity! They can be installed outdoors if there is limited indoor space or if your home sits on unmatched natural views.
Hydraulic lifts are fully customisable. You can design them any way you like. Whether you want a specific colour scheme for the doors or want to personalise elements like the walls, flooring or ceiling, you can bring your vision to life with customisation.
A hydraulic home lift comes with multiple safety features. For instance, there are alternative power sources and emergency landing features. Some lifts also have a GSM phone line connection for faster connectivity with outside help.
Yes, a hydraulic lift can be installed in existing buildings. They are one of the most preferred lifts while renovating homes. A hydraulic lift does not require a deep pit, machine room, or headroom.
Hydraulic lifts for homes use minimal electricity. Elite Elevators’ hydraulic lift, the E200, runs on a single-phase power supply. It consumes approximately 1.45 kW while going up and 0 kW while going down