Made to measure
Platform lifts, built to the space and the job.
A customised platform lift moves people, stock and goods between floors where a conventional cabin lift would not fit or would cost more than the job needs. FTS designs, fabricates and installs them for houses, shops, stores and warehouses, and has installed them in several places across the UAE.
At a glance
| Platform | Made to measure — open platform with gates, or an enclosed car |
|---|---|
| Structure | Self-supporting steel shaft, fixed to the floor and wall |
| Drive | Selected for the load and travel; confirmed at the survey |
| Typical buildings | Houses, shops, stores, warehouses, workshops |
Typical figures. Final capacity and configuration are confirmed after the site survey.
Where it fits
- Houses adding access between floors
- Shops and stores moving stock to a mezzanine or upper floor
- Warehouses and workshops moving goods between levels
- Buildings where a conventional lift shaft is not possible
Design & configuration options
- Platform size and floor finish chosen for the load — chequer plate for goods, finished panels for people
- Mesh, railing or solid guarding with gates at each landing
- Steel shaft left exposed, painted, or clad in panels
- Simple push-button controls at the platform and each landing
See the cabin design collection
What to consider
People or goods
Whether the lift carries people, goods or both decides the guarding, controls and safety devices it needs.
Load and travel
The heaviest load and the floor-to-floor height decide the platform size, structure and drive.
Floor and wall fixing
The steel shaft needs a sound floor to stand on and a wall or structure to fix to at each level.
Power
The drive needs a suitable supply near the shaft; we confirm this at the survey.
Common questions
What is a platform lift?
A platform lift is a simple lift with a flat platform instead of a full cabin, running inside a steel frame. It is made to the size and load you need, so it suits homes, shops, stores and warehouses where a standard lift does not fit the space or the budget.
Can a platform lift carry people?
Yes, when it is built for passengers, with full-height guarding, landing gates and the right safety devices. Tell us at the survey who and what the lift will carry, and we design it accordingly.
How much space is needed?
The frame is built around the platform size you need, so there is no fixed minimum. We measure the opening, the travel and the landing space on site and confirm the dimensions in the quotation.
Next step
Tell us about your building.
Share a few details and we will arrange a free site survey, then follow up with a clear, itemized written quotation.