AKROS Movilidad Blog
Practical guides on platform lifts, homelifts and accessibility. We help you understand the differences between types of equipment so you can make the best decision for your project.
Homelift without a pit or machine room: how to install a home lift when space is tight
Garage underneath, underfloor heating or low ceiling height on the top floor? How homelifts with a minimal or zero pit, no machine room and reduced headroom fit into existing homes.
How safe are lifts and homelifts? What the figures and engineering in Spain show
Over 1.15 million units and 200 million daily trips in Spain with a virtually zero fatality rate. Which redundant mechanical barriers protect every journey and why a serious accident requires an exceptional chain of causes.
Are homelifts legal in Spain? Regulations for lifts up to 0.15 m/s
Not being a conventional lift does not mean being less regulated. CE marking, the Machinery Directive, EN 81-41 and the ITC AEM 1: all the regulations that guarantee their safety.
Platform lifts in hotels, shops and public buildings
Accessibility is a legal requirement and a business opportunity. How platform lifts solve architectural barriers in public spaces without major renovation.
Platform lift vs conventional lift: price comparison
How much does a platform lift cost and how much a conventional lift? We review price ranges, influencing factors and return on investment.
Installing a platform lift in an existing home: minimal building work
Can you install a platform lift without major construction? Yes. We explain how platform lifts adapt to existing homes with minimal intervention.
When is a platform lift a better choice than a conventional lift?
Discover the cases where an accessibility platform lift covers vertical mobility needs with less building work and a lower cost than a conventional lift.
Platform lift vs conventional lift: what's the difference?
Not all lifting equipment is the same. Learn the technical, regulatory and cost differences between an accessibility platform lift and a conventional passenger lift.