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About

retail lifts

Our retail lifts are designed for architects and developers seeking to integrate seamlessly into commercial spaces.At Acute Elevators, we offer bespoke fittings that facilitate the efficient movement of customers and goods between floors. Each solution is adapted to the store’s design and operational requirements.

History

A beautiful place and well located near nature

Location

Wellness hotel in the heart of nature and mountains

Services

We offer a wide range of services in our hotel

External hidden step lift recessed into the floor outside a hotel. The step lift provides wheelchair access to the main entrance

INSTALLATION AND INTEGRATION

Installing a retail lift is a coordinated process designed to minimise disruption to ongoing store operations.

It begins with a site survey to assess floor heights, traffic patterns, and spatial constraints. This informs recommendations on the appropriate lift type, platform size, and access points.

Preparation may involve structural adjustments, power supply, or minor flooring and service area alterations. Our engineers then install and test the lift, ensuring it meets UK safety and accessibility standards.

Once complete, the lift is handed over with operational guidance and technical documentation, supporting seamless integration into the building’s layout.

Routine maintenance is recommended to preserve long-term reliability, reduce downtime, and maintain compliance with regulations. Explore our guide on how often different types of lifts should be serviced.

Bespoke DDA access step lift providing wheelchair access between levels in a public building. The step lift has steel painted framework with glass side panels and gate

TYPES OF LIFTS FOR RETAIL STORES

We provide a range of lift solutions to suit different retail requirements:

PLATFORM LIFTS
Specified for low-rise applications where accessibility is required, and space is constrained. Designed to BS EN 81-41 and certified under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, platform lifts travel at up to 0.15 m/s and require minimal pit and headroom.

PASSENGER LIFTS
Installed under the Lifts Regulations 2016 and designed to BS EN 81-20/50, passenger lifts are suited to higher footfall environments and greater travel distances. Typically specified in multi-floor stores and shopping centres where consistent customer circulation is essential. For a clear overview of the relevant standards and what they cover, see our guide to BS EN 81-20 and BS EN 81-50.

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TYPES OF LIFTS FOR RETAIL STORES

GOODS PASSENGER LIFTS
Providing increased load capacity while remaining compliant for public use, these lifts support both customer access and stock movement within active retail environments.

GOODS LIFTS
Designed for stockrooms and service areas, retail goods lifts are certified under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and prioritise operational efficiency over public access.See our guide to explore different lift types.

THE ROLE OF LIFTS IN RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS

Retail lifts form part of the overall engineering and circulation strategy within multi-level retail schemes. Their early specification supports compliance and long-term operational performance.

Lifts for retail stores support step-free access between trading levels in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and Part M of the Building Regulations. Our lifts can be specified according to travel height and anticipated usage, ensuring accessibility requirements are met without over-specification.

TECHNICAL AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

Acute Elevators is a UKAS 9001 certified company, assuring that projects are delivered in line with recognised quality and safety frameworks.

Lifts for retail stores are developed to meet the structural and architectural requirements of each scheme. Detailed technical drawing packs support coordination with consultants and contractors, clarifying shaft requirements and power provision.

LIFT BROCHURES FOR RETAIL LIFTS

Our brochures include detailed specifications, capacity charts, and guidance for integration into retail environments. For advice on choosing the right lift, discussing a project, or requesting technical drawings, contact a member of our team.

e-motion PUBLIC LIFT

Our most popular Public Machinery Directive Cabin Lift offers a remarkable range of personalisation and finishing options.

SPECIFICATION

• Large range of finishes
• Max speed - 0.15 m/s
• Low pit & low headroom
• Choice of Traction or hydraulic drive
• Rated load to suit all applications up to 500 kg
• Travel up to 24m• Very Low 230v energy consumption

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Public Cabin lift installed in a commercial space meeting the requirements of a DDA Platform Lift

PASSENGER LIFT

Whether your building is large or small, new or existing, our range of passenger lifts has everything covered. Our lift offers passengers a unique user experience, unrivalled level of quality and design whatever the environment.

SPECIFICATION

• Variable drive technology up-to 2 m/s
• Does not require a machine room (MRL)
• Traction drive system
• Rated load of up to 2500KG, 33 persons
• Travel up to 60m, 20 floors
• High energy efficiency
• Clean, modern finishing options

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Keep Existing 21 person scenic glazed passenger lift sited in a supermarket