Stannah Lifts technical blog

Own a Lift? 3 Key Lift Regulations You Need to Know

20 Jan 2021 / posted in Moving Goods, Standards & Regulations, Advice For Owners, Midilift, Midilift Plus, Stairiser, Maxilift, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Lowriser, Xtralift, Goodsmaster Plus, Platform Lifts, Service & Goods Lifts

The legal requirements surrounding the provision and use of passenger lifts and goods lifts provide a framework to ensure best practice. This blog gives an overview on the regulations you need to adhere to in a commercial property.

Dumbwaiter History

19 Jan 2021 / posted in Moving Goods, Microlift

However you write it, ‘dumb waiter’ or ‘dumbwaiter’, the origins of the term are puzzling. The name of this small service lift and the history of how it came into being are interesting topics.

What are the main types of goods lift?

28 Dec 2020 / posted in Moving Goods, Trolleylift, Levelmaster, Microlift, Goodsmaster Plus, Service & Goods Lifts

Everything You Need to Know About Mezzanine Goods Lifts

9 Dec 2020 / posted in Moving People & Goods, Moving Goods, Advice For Owners, Service & Goods Lifts

What are mezzanine goods lifts? Why choose one? Also known as warehouse goods lifts or pallet lifts, mezzanine goods lifts serve mezzanine floors—intermediate levels that range between secondary floors of a building.

What is a food lift?

8 Dec 2020 / posted in Moving Goods, Trolleylift, Levelmaster, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Goodsmaster Plus, Service & Goods Lifts

These hard workers go under many names, including dumbwaiters, service lifts, catering lifts, kitchen lifts, back-of-house lifts and restaurant lifts. Speeding up service and keeping customers happy...

Cage lifts vs goods lifts - the choices & differences

3 Dec 2020 / posted in Moving Goods, Advice For Owners, Goodsmaster, Goodsmaster Plus, Service & Goods Lifts

You’d be forgiven for thinking all goods lifts are the same, but they’re not… Whilst both help material movement and reduce manual handling risks there are some key differences ...

Lift inspections: Looking after your lift to save time, money & hassle

12 Nov 2020 / posted in Standards & Regulations, Advice For Owners, Passenger Lifts

It pays to be a responsible lift owner—to ensure that your lifts and lifting equipment are maintained to the highest standards. Why? Because keeping your lift fit for purpose—safe to use, operating well, looking good and living a long life—will protect your building, business, bank balance, brand and reputation.

Goods lifts: Frequently Asked Questions | Stannah

4 Nov 2020 / posted in Moving Goods

In this blog post we'll clear up some of the most common questions Stannah has heard about goods lifts. If you have a question that isn't covered here then please do get in touch and we'll be happy to help!

Why It Pays to Upgrade Your Lift

29 Oct 2020 / posted in Advice For Owners, Passenger Lifts

Because lift replacements aren’t always the best solution... … particularly if your existing lift occupies a challenging location, design and/or configuration—something that would demand a costly and time-consuming replacement.

10 Types of Lifting Equipment to Make Material Handling Easier

27 Oct 2020 / posted in Moving Goods, Advice For Owners, Trolleylift, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Goodsmaster Plus

In this post, we explore the different material handling equipment employees can use to enable the free movement of goods around a building, from A to B, or G to 1,2,3,4 or more...