CIBES LIFT UK
8 QUORN BUSINESS QUARTER
LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD
MOUNTSORREL
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE LE12 7XF
Tel: 0800 085 0269
Fax: sales@cibeslift.co.uk
Suppliers of: DDA compliant vertical platform lifts, Part M platform lifts, disabled access platform lifts, wheelchair access lifts, step lifts, wheelchair lifts, platform lifts.
Cibes Lift UK is one of the UK’s leading supplier of platform lifts. As part of the Cibes Lift Group, the largest platform lift company in Europe, we have considerable resources in service and development to proudly offer the most versatile, and cost effective, range of vertical and incline platform lifts available.
With an established history of experience in design and installation, the Cibes Lift UK team are leading authorities in providing flexible access solutions for a variety of commercial and industrial spaces. Our free consultation service provides the opportunity to discuss individual needs with one of our expert technical team, ensuring a cost effective solution that will not only meet your practical requirements but also your aesthetic expectations.
Platform Lifts:
Cibes Lift UK provide a solutions for any project, regardless of the architectural style or structural constraints of your building. We offer a large choice of lift sizes, our standard lifts are the DDA lift which is Part M compliant for public as well as commercial use. We also offer a selection of incredibly compact residential lifts.
The Cibes Air
The Cibes Air lift is a space-saving, modular home lift solution, which is much faster and easier to install than a conventional lift. The great choice of colours and materials makes it easy to tailor the design of the Cibes Air home lift to your taste and unique sense of style.
A5000 Platform Lift by Cibes UK
With the standard EN81-41, MD2006/42/EC used and the platform space 1467mm 1100mm, this really is the lift for all solutions. Another advantage of the A5000 Platform Lift is the 3 day installation time - an effecient turnaround for a high spec lift!
A5000 Outdoor Lift by Cibes UK
The Cibes A5000 Outdoor concept includes anti-corrosion protection of exposed elements, reinforced cross-beams and fixing brackets in order to offer you an optimal outdoor solution.
A4000 Home Lift by Cibes UK
The A4000 Home Lift is Cibes UK’s smallest platform lift and improves the comfort and value of your home.
B3000 Open Platform Lift by Cibes UK
With the standard MD2006/42/EC used and flexible platform spaces including 900mm x 1400mm, 1100mm x 1400mm and 1500mm x 1600mm, this really is the lift for hard wearing conditions.
A8000 Stretcher lift
The perfect lift for care homes, physical rehabilitation centers, shops and restaurants.
Cabin Lifts
Cibes is currently the only provider of premium comfort screw-driven cabin lifts, not only in the UK, but in the world. This makes our cabin lifts quite unique. The screw-driven system of our cabin lifts is extremely robust and reliable, but also has the advantage of a very low pit (70-100 mm). This means that Cibes cabin lifts are much easier to integrate in existing buildings than conventional cabin lifts and are ideal lift solution.
The Cibes C1 Pure Cabin Lift
The Cibes C1 Pure is the world’s only screw-driven cabin lift with premium comfort. It can be installed in just a few days and is available with and without a shaft.
Goods Lifts / DDA Lifts
We offer the best Goods lifts in the UK. The Cibes A8000 platform lift is certified for the transportation of goods and complies with DDA requirements. This makes it a large and powerful lift, an excellent choice for any business or public building which requires a lift to handle both situations with compromise.
STAIRLIFTS
Most buildings contain several different levels. A few steps here, a staircase there. For most people this is not a problem, but for a wheelchair users every level can be a challenge. Installing a Cibes stairlift UK is a space saving and smart way to solve any accessibility problem. The Cibes Stairlift is a uniquely designed to fit in areas where conventional stairlifts would block passage access.
The S6 Stairlift
The lift follows your stairs’ unique curvature and can turn up to 180 degrees to move across any landings. The S6 Lift has front and back safety arms and flaps and has also been equipped with a jamming sensor which will cease movement to ensure passenger safety. The S6 Lift has a modern, aluminium rail system which looks like a banister and therefore complements the existing décor of your home or commercial building. At the same time, the lift and rail system is designed in a way that makes them easy to reuse.
The S7 Stairlift
The Cibes S7 has a driving mechanism of a rack with an over-speed governor. The wheelchair lift design features safety arms and flaps on the front and back of the platform. When the is not in use, the barriers, flaps and platform are neatly folded away electronically. The Cibes S7 stairlift is designed for straight staircases and is built bespokely to the legnth and width of your staircase. Suitable for both domestic and commercial properties the S7 stairlift can be installed both as an indoor lift or outdoor lift.
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Cibes Lift - Is it possible to retrofit a lift into an old building?
Of course, it is possible to retrofit a lift or an elevator into an old building. It is even a very smart investment, as installing a lift will increase the value of your property and make it more attractive. But although modernising an existing building with a lift has many benefits, it also requires you to make building alterations. The good news is that extent of these alterations varies a lot depending on the type of lift or elevator you choose.
So, how do you know which kind of lift is the best one for you? Just a bit of knowledge about different lift and elevator types will guide your choice and help you avoid many pitfalls. For example, your first instinct might be to choose a classic traction elevator. But traction elevators are very expensive and for many buildings, a cost-effective screw-driven platform lift, is more than enough.
In this article, we will walk you through the benefits and challenges of retrofitting different types of lifts and elevators into existing buildings. We then showcase a few examples of successful lift installations and wrap it all up with a shortlist of general guidelines.
Impact of different lift and elevator types on existing buildings
Retrofitting an elevator or a lift will inevitably have some impact on the building structure. But the impact greatly depends on your choice of lift type.
Space-saving screw-driven lifts
This type of lift takes up less space, has a lower structural impact, and requires less building work than conventional traction elevators and hydraulic lifts.
It is thanks to the smart and space-saving construction that screw-driven platform lifts are so much easier and cheaper to retrofit into old buildings than conventional elevators. One of the main advantages of screw-driven lifts is that the entire drive system fits inside the shaft, so there is no need to dig out a deep pit or open the ceiling on the top floor. Another advantage is that screw-driven platform lifts are always delivered as a pre-assembled, all-inclusive concept, including a modular lift shaft.
Screw-driven platform lifts do not travel as fast as traditional elevators and are not designed for heavy passenger traffic. Nevertheless, they are a space-saving and cost-effective alternative for existing low-rise to mid-rise buildings and private homes.
Hydraulic lifts and traction elevators
Conventional elevators, such as hydraulic lifts and traction elevators are both comfortable and fast. They are, however, also particularly challenging to retrofit into old buildings. The reason is that they generally require a lot of space above and beneath the elevator, as well as the construction of a big and bulky concrete shaftway. In addition, many conventional elevators need a separate machine room, placed near the lift.
Given the relatively high investment, conventional elevators are mostly used in mid-rise and high-rise buildings with heavy passenger traffic.
Benefits of retrofitting an elevator into an old building
Installing a lift or an elevator in an existing building is a great way to add value, simply because it makes your property more attractive to potential buyers and tenants. People pay extra for comfort and amenities all the time and lifts and elevators are no exception. In some cases, not having a lift may even be a deal breaker. Just ask yourself this question: Would you rent a flat or an office space on the fifth floor in a building that did not have a lift?
For existing public and commercial buildings, installing an elevator or a lift may even be mandatory to comply with accessibility requirements. However, customers and visitors using wheelchairs and walkers are not the only ones to benefit from a lift. Anyone who, for various reasons, has difficulties taking the stairs will benefit from it: People on crutches, parents with prams or strollers, customers with shopping carts, or a person pulling a suitcase are just a few examples.
Lifts in old buildings
To conclude, we would like to leave you with a shortlist of general guidelines. Factors such as available footprint, number of floors and budget will help guide your choice:
As a rule of thumb, existing buildings with 8 or more floors require a traction elevator but that is also the least space-efficient and most expensive alternative.
Up to about 8 floors, a hydraulic elevator may be a slightly more affordable and space-efficient option.
For most buildings with up to 6 floors, space-saving lift technologies, such as screw-driven lifts offer you a very cost-effective alternative.
We hope that you found some useful advice in this article. For more information about Cibes lifts, please contact us. To discover more articles like this one, please visit our blog space.
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Cibes Lift - New drive system upgrade for C1 Cabin lift
We are delighted to announce that all approved C1 Cabin lifts will feature a new, energy-efficient drive system. Certified with an Energy Label A rating, the system improves energy efficiency, reduces noise levels by 6 dB (nearly 50% less perceived loudness), and minimises vibrations for a smoother ride. Designed based on customer feedback and developed through the CPI process, the update includes a 24 mm drive screw, an EcoSilent drive unit, and improved overload detection.
These enhancements make the lift ideal for sound-sensitive environments, reinforcing Cibes’ commitment to sustainability and customer-focused design.
Upgrade your existing C1 Lift
Starting from January 20th, upgrade kits for the new drive system will be available for existing C1 lifts. These kits are compatible with 1×230, 3×400, and 3×230 converters.
Are you looking for a reliable and cost-efficient lift solution which does not take several weeks to build? The C1 Cabin lift can be installed in just a few days and is the world’s only screw-driven cabin lift with one-touch controls and comfortable sliding doors.
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