Passenger Lifts

We offer passenger lift services to meet any vertical requirement, from the standard to the bespoke, with every type and style available.

Our range include state of the art traction drive lifts with cutting edge power recovery technology offering up to 45% savings on typical power consumptions.

Our products offer options to suit all applications from low, medium and high rise. Single or grouped lifts are available along with structure support and complete machine room-less installations. This includes a hinged control panel hidden within our standard stainless steel door frame. Our manufacturing facility also offers affordable customisation solutions, especially useful for those situations where space is at a premium or refurbishment of older equipment.

Our service is tailored to our customers. Working with consultants and architects to deliver the perfect lift specification; with construction, professionals to help deliver a tight project deadline; with existing lift owners to help with both new lifts and passenger lift system replacements.

We support you through every step of your project – from building design to construction and throughout the lifetime of the lift.

Our range:

For a truly compact solution, we offer a range of machine room-less lifts which not only fit all components within the lift shaft but also have the exciting feature where the engineering control interface is contained within the volume of a standard 120mm door frame.

This removes the requirement of a separate control cabinet and associated door frame asymmetry.

Models range from 6-32 people, 450-2500Kg and speeds from 0.63-2.5m/s

Car finishes include a choice of high-quality Formica laminates, brushed and patterned stainless steels along with fully glazed options.

Sensor activated LED efficient lighting is standard along with large TFT display screens showing car travel direction, door sequence and floor-level reached along with car temperature. This system can be adapted to show weather reports, logos or other corporate information while passengers are travelling.

Advances in control engineering also enable us to access the lift remotely if required to diagnose faults and reset equipment remotely, reducing the inconvenience of lifts out of service.

The already efficient drive systems can be augmented with the inclusion of our recently developed energy recovery system which can cut annual running costs by as much as 45%. This gives the lift an A+ energy rating. Our lifts allow full compliance with BREEAM Regulations.

Other options include 3D door detectors which will reverse car door closing as people approach the lift, therefore removing the risk of injury to older or frail passengers. Another benefit of this option is that it much reduces the possibility of damage to the door systems when loading goods.

For a truly compact solution, we offer a range of machine room-less lifts which not only fit all components within the lift shaft but also have the exciting feature where the engineering control interface is contained within the volume of a standard 120mm door frame.

This removes the requirement of a separate control cabinet and associated door frame asymmetry.

Models range from 6-32 people, 450-2500Kg and speeds from 0.63-2.5m/s

Car finishes include a choice of high quality Formica laminates, brushed and patterned stainless steels along with fully glazed options.

Sensor activated LED efficient lighting is standard along with TFT display screens showing car travel direction, door sequence and floor-level reached along with car temperature. This system can be adapted to show weather reports, logos or other corporate information while passengers are travelling.

Advances in control engineering enable us to diagnose faults and reset equipment remotely, reducing the inconvenience of lifts out of service.

The already efficient drive systems can be augmented with the inclusion of our recently developed energy recovery system which can cut annual running costs by as much as 45%. This gives the lift an A+ energy rating. Our lifts allow full compliance with BREEAM Regulations.

Other options include 3D door detectors which will reverse car door closing as people approach the lift, therefore removing the risk of injury to older or frail passengers. Another benefit of this option is that it much reduces the possibility of damage to the door systems when loading goods.

Add value and distinction to your building design with bespoke lift car solutions for the internal or external of your building.

We provide a wide range of solutions which include:

Partial or fully glazed lift car
Glazed self-supporting lift shaft
Partial or fully glazed car and landing doors
Complete specialisation or standard solutions
Flat panel or curved car walls
Wall climber with highly decorative lift car interior and exterior

Olympic Lifts are able to supply a range of emergency lifts, from firefighting lifts through to evacuation lifts. We can even upgrade an existing lift into an emergency lift.

Typically lifts are not used in the event of a fire. Most lifts will travel to ground level and shut down in the event of an alarm (in accordance with British Standard EN81-73: 2020; Behaviour of lifts in the event of a fire). However, there are certain types of passenger lift that can aid the fire and rescue service and emergency evacuation in the event of an emergency.

Our firefighting lifts comply to firefighting lift regulations (BS EN81-72: 2020) and help firefighters access all areas to help tackle a blaze. Our evacuation lifts ensure the passenger lift can be used as a means of escape for building occupants in an emergency. These lifts operate as normal passenger lifts with the capability to switch into an emergency state if required.

What is a firefighter’s lift?
Helps comply with	BS EN81-72:2020 Safety rules for the construction & installation of lifts – Firefighters lifts
Description	Exclusive use of a passenger lift by the fire service to carry firefighters and their equipment to the required floors in the event of a fire. Firefighting lifts are required in housing where the building has a floor more than 18m above or more than 10m below fire service vehicle access level.
Features	Interface between the lift control, fire detection and alarm system Trap doors and ladders for rescue operations Electrical components in the shaft and on the car are protected against water Emergency intercom system and lift operation Separate power supply (supplied by builder) to enable the lift to remain in use
Lift sizes	Typically, 8- or 13-person passenger lifts

We have a broad range of experience installing fire-fighting and evacuation lifts, providing the right solution for our customers. Whilst lift shaft and lift car sizes remain the same as our standard passenger lift range, every one of these emergency lifts can be uniquely configured. For more information and advice please contact us on the number below.

Olympic Lifts are able to supply a range of emergency lifts, from firefighting lifts through to evacuation lifts. We can even upgrade an existing lift into an emergency lift.

Typically lifts are not used in the event of a fire. Most lifts will travel to ground level and shut down in the event of an alarm (in accordance with British Standard EN81-73: 2020; Behaviour of lifts in the event of a fire). However, there are certain types of passenger lift that can aid the fire and rescue service and emergency evacuation in the event of an emergency.

Our firefighting lifts comply to firefighting lift regulations (BS EN81-72: 2020) and help firefighters access all areas to help tackle a blaze. Our evacuation lifts ensure the passenger lift can be used as a means of escape for building occupants in an emergency. These lifts operate as normal passenger lifts with the capability to switch into an emergency state if required.

What is an evacuation lift?
Helps comply with	BS9999 and BS9991 which are an overall Building Standards that may include the lift as part of an evacuation strategy
Description	Enables the use of a passenger lift by a designated warden in an evacuation strategy to evacuate those less ambulant.
Features	Interface between the lift control system, fire detection and alarm system to support the evacuation management strategy Emergency intercom system and lift operation Separate power supply to the lift (supplied by builder) to enable the lift to remain in use throughout the evacuation process Post-handover, additional procedures by owner are put in place and trained staff must be designated to manage the use of the lift
Lift sizes	Available from 8 person and up, but more commonly used in larger capacity passenger lifts for movement of disabled users, beds, and stretchers.

We have a broad range of experience installing fire-fighting and evacuation lifts, providing the right solution for our customers. Whilst lift shaft and lift car sizes remain the same as our standard passenger lift range, every one of these emergency lifts can be uniquely configured. For more information and advice please contact us on the number below.

Our steel frame lift structure makes passenger lift installation possible for any building

We offer an extensive range of steel lift shaft structures as an alternative to blockwork or concrete shuttered lift shafts.

These structures are a popular solution in new and existing buildings when the walls are not considered strong enough to support a wall-mounted model or building a load-bearing wall is not technically possible. They provide a flexible solution to accommodate the loads imposed by the lift equipment and when combined with glass cladding these structures can enhance the aesthetics of a building.

Our steel frame structures are designed to give you flexibility, as well as reducing building time and costs. Our structure also incorporates a tested lifting beam.

Our lift steel structure is ideal for existing buildings where the shaft is unable to take the required load or in a historic site where walls or building preservation is key. The steel lift shaft construction is also built with light-weight construction methods, so is well suited to new buildings where fast construction speed and costs are the main concern.

Key Benefits

A range of lift structure option for finishing with glass or other materials such as fire rated cladding.
Loads are transmitted to the floor of the pit, eliminating the need to build a load-bearing blockwork shaft and shaft fixings
Tested lifting beam built into the structure
Can be installed externally & internally, as well as into existing lift wells with minimal builder’s work
Unique slipper plate design allows the building to move independently of the lift structure, eradicating the risk of timber shrinkage or building shrinkage damaging the lift and shaft

BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings.
It addresses a number of lifecycle stages such as New Construction, Refurbishment and In-Use.

Globally there are more than 552,900 BREEAM certified developments, and almost 2,254,200 buildings registered for assessment since it was first launched in 1990.

The aim of BREEAM is to recognise and encourage the specification of energy efficient transportation systems.

BREEAM Credits for Lifts and Escalators

BREEAM Credits are available for the installation of energy efficient lifts and escalators and the following demonstrates compliance:

CREDIT ONE

1. Where either lifts, escalators or moving walks (transportation types) are required:
1. An analysis of the transportation demand and usage patterns for the building has been carried out by the design team to determine the optimum number and size of lifts (including counter-balancing ratio), escalators and/or moving walks.
2. The energy consumption has been estimated for one of the following:
1. At least two types of system (for each transportation type required) or
2. An arrangement of systems (e.g. for lifts, hydraulic, traction, MRL) or
3. A system strategy which is ‘fit for purpose’ (scheduling)
3. The lift/escalator/moving walk system/strategy with the lowest energy consumption is specified.

CREDIT TWO: (on fulfilment of credit one)

1. Criteria 1 is achieved.

2. For lifts, of the following energy-efficient features the three that offer the greatest
potential energy savings are specified:

1. The lifts operate in a stand-by condition during off-peak periods. For example the power side of the lift controller and other operating equipment such as lift car lighting, user displays and ventilation fans switch off when the lift has been idle for a prescribed length of time.

2. The lift car uses energy-efficient lighting and display lighting i.e. an average lamp efficacy, across all fittings in the car, of >55 lamp lumens/ circuit watt and lighting switches off after the lift has been idle for a prescribed length of time.
3. The lift uses a drive controller capable of variable-speed, variable-voltage,
variable-frequency (VVVF) control of the drive motor.
4. The lift has a regenerative drive unit so that any energy generated by a traction lift (due to running up loaded to less than the counterbalancing ratio or running down loaded to more than the counter balancing ratio) or by a hydraulic lift (due to running down) is returned back to the electricity utility supplier or used elsewhere in the building.

For escalators and/or moving walks, each escalator and/or moving walk complies with EITHER
of the following:

1. It is fitted with a load sensing device that synchronises motor output to passenger demand through a variable speed drive. OR
2. It is fitted with a passenger sensing device for automated operation (auto walk), so the escalator operates in stand-by mode when there is no passenger demand.

How Olympic Lifts can help:

● Completing a traffic analysis of the lift service to demonstrate that the optimum number
and size of lifts based on industry standards and client requirements.

● Correctly specifying the correct type of Lift equipment and ensuring that it contains the
required features so that the maximum number of BREEAM is achieved