Stannah Lifts technical blog

COVID-19: 3 Tips on Lift Use Whilst Social Distancing

27 Mar 2020 / posted in Moving People & Goods, Moving People, Moving Goods, Advice For Owners, Stairiser, Trolleylift, Levelmaster, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Lowriser, Goodsmaster Plus, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts, Service & Goods Lifts

Passenger and platform lifts are enclosed spaces where people mingle. They are also an essential mode of transport for people who struggle climbing stairs, especially in critical settings like hospitals. We've put together some useful tips for lift use whilst social distancing because of the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Lift Cleaning - a Step by Step Guide

18 Mar 2020 / posted in Moving People & Goods, Moving People, Moving Goods, Advice For Owners, Stairiser, Trolleylift, Levelmaster, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Lowriser, Goodsmaster Plus, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts, Service & Goods Lifts

In light of recent news, lift cleaning is now a hot topic, this blog is a helpful guide...

The Rising Trend of Lifts for Houses

16 Oct 2019 / posted in Moving People, Moving Goods, Microlift, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts

We all love a little luxury in our house and the latest comforts and electronic gadgets to help us in our busy lives; so it’s no surprise that the trend for building high specification luxury homes sees developers and owners alike including the convenience of a home lift.

Choosing the Right Goods Lift for Your Business

12 Oct 2019 / posted in Moving Goods, Trolleylift, Levelmaster, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Goodsmaster Plus, Service & Goods Lifts

Have a requirement for moving goods? Whether down to manual handling issues or to improve efficiency we can help you identify the type of goods or service lift you require...

Own a lift? 3 key lift regulations you need to know

26 Mar 2019 / posted in Moving Goods, Standards & Regulations, Advice For Owners, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Goodsmaster Plus, 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.

FAQ: Dumbwaiters & Service lifts

24 Jan 2019 / posted in Moving Goods, Microlift

In this blog post we'll clear up some of the most common questions we've heard about Microlift dumbwaiters and service lifts. Read on...

The History of Dumbwaiters

31 Oct 2018 / 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.