One of the biggest priorities for any commercial property owner is ensuring that their building is as welcoming and accessible as possible to as many people as possible. Mobility issues affect everyone, from veterans going to appointments to seniors trying to go about their daily routine, to even younger individuals recovering from temporary injuries. If your property features an indoor or outdoor vertical gap, you’ve likely begun looking into available options to ensure you remain compliant with ADA and local laws.
For most low-rise buildings, vertical platform lifts (VPLS) are a fantastic option that help bridge the gap and allows everyone to navigate as safely as possible. At RAM Elevators + Lifts, we’ve spent over 30 years helping small businesses, public spaces, and even residential owners transform their properties to be as accessible as possible with elevation solutions, including our newest addition: the Flex Lift!
Below, we’ll talk about a few of the benefits of our Flex Lift VPLs for accessibility in commercial spaces. Read on to learn more.
Bridging the Accessibility Gap in Any Weather
Outdoor equipment in North America faces unique challenges, from coastal humidity to sub-zero prairie winters and everything in between. Traditional hydraulic elevators rely on oil that can thicken in the cold or leak in the heat, leading to inconsistent performance and petrochemical odours that can detract from your comfort and experience. The RAM Flex Lift solves this with a patented, all-electric, fluid-free drive system that offers unbeatable performance in any weather.
Because our systems use specialized grease rated to operate from -40°C to +40°C, your business remains accessible year-round. This all-weather reliability ensures that your guests have a dependable way to enter your building, even when stairs or ramps become icy and hazardous. Now that’s true accessibility at work.
The “Smart Space” Advantage for Small Businesses
One of the biggest hurdles to installing an elevation device for most businesses is the requirement for a deep, excavated concrete pit and a separate machine room for mechanical equipment. Not anymore! RAM’s Machine-Room-Less (MRL) design houses all vital components directly within the tower, saving you as much as 25 square feet of valuable property space.
Our commercial vertical platform lifts also feature a proprietary 4×4 square tube rail system that directs all forces downward into the floor. Unlike traditional T-rails that pull against the building’s walls and require heavy structural shoring, our engineering makes Flex Lift much easier to integrate into commercial retrofits and older structures.
Professional Reliability and Compliance
A commercial accessibility solution must be a dependable asset for your patrons. At RAM, we don’t just meet basic safety requirements; we ensure that every unit can handle up to 125% during full load tests, and build everything to meet the highest standards possible. We believe that safety and performance are non-negotiable and are proud to stand behind the reliable quality of each of our VPL solutions!
Discover Convenient Accessibility Now
CONTACT RAM ELEVATORS + LIFTS TODAY to connect with a local professional and explore how the Flex Liftcan support your commercial property.