If you are considering installing a vertical lift in your residence, you will probably have several questions. Here are some important points to think about before making a final decision.

What are your practical needs?

Asking what will be the everyday purpose of the lift is a good place to start. Does it need to be big enough to accommodate a wheelchair? How many passengers do you want to transport at a time? How many floors is the lift needed to serve? The answers to these questions will all affect the size and type of lift you need.

Where could the lift be installed?

The location of the lift will depend on how much space there is available. It is usual to install them in the hallway or living room, to travel to an upper landing or bedroom area. However, in most cases, the location can be very flexible, from the centre piece of a room, to tucked discreetly into a corner.

Do you need planning permission?

Planning permission is not necessary to install a lift in a private home. Depending on the size and type of the lift, you may need some structural alterations to your home which require Building Control approval. The manufacturer or supplier of your lift should be able to give you advice on any alterations necessary, and may even arrange the approval of the work.

How do I ensure safety standards?

Vertical lifts are designed to rigorous safety standards. Make sure the products offered by your chosen supplier or manufacturer are compliant with the relevant British and European Safety Standards.

While compliance with the standards for safety and fire resistance is not mandatory in most cases, it is very strongly recommended that you select a manufacturer and product that can demonstrate essential safety standards.

If you are looking for bespoke platform lifts, please contact us today.

KEP-200 is a vertical platform lift assembled using high quality materials and designed to meet the characteristics of ultimate performance and outstanding aesthetics. Passengers are lifted by the platform inside the shaft which is constructed of special multi-layer aluminium sandwich type panels or glass panels. The platform is moving at a maximum speed of 0.15 m/s. Every trip starts and ends with exceptional smoothness. The platform, the control panel and its buttons are adapted to be used by any category of passengers, including wheelchair users and the visually impaired. A screw driven system ensures durability and the highest level of security compared to other types of drives used in similar platform lifts. Platform control system supports up to 6 stops and 3 doors at each stop.

KEP-200 has a standard load capacity of 400 kg and a travel height of 13 meters. KEP-200 is designed according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and complies with the European platform lifts standard EN81-41:2010.

More information about the KEP-200​

Design

The operation principle of KEP-200 is based on the screw self-locking gear. The engine is mounted on the platform itself and rotates a threaded nut, which moves along the stationary screw, this way lifting the platform. The shaft is constructed on the basis of an anodised aluminium frame interconnected with the panels of a client’s choice. Multi-layered sandwich panels and laminated glass panels come as a standard. A maximum of three doors may be installed on each floor with either left or right swing. The doors on the top floor stop may be designed in the form of gates. This type of construction looks aesthetic and modern and gives a clear view of the surroundings. At the request of the client, the platform and panels may be painted in any RAL scale colour. KEP-200 is a standard colour RAL9006 (white aluminium).

Application

KEP-200 is designed for a comfortable use by all categories of passengers, including the elderly and people with limited mobility. Our platform lift fits perfectly both in the interior of buildings, and in a variety of external architectural styles even, in some cases, improving the aesthetics of buildings. In the case of internal installation, KEP-200 has all the essential qualities of a platform lift: minimum overall dimensions, no pit and machine room, silent operation and low energy consumption. KEP-200 may be installed in libraries, museums, hospitals, schools, airports, railway stations, above ground and underground passages or parking. Our lifts are widely used in private houses, cottages and apartment buildings. KEP-200 is durable and unpretentious in service, adaptable to different standards of power sources and can withstand large power surges.

Comfort

The absence of the lift cabin in KEP-200 lets us make a spacious and light platform. A standard platform (1,485 x 1,070 mm) ensures a comfortable journey for a person with a wheelchair and his attendant. The control of the platform is very simple and intuitive, with a stable system to incorrect commands or its consequences. A passenger may stop and resume the movement at any time of the trip and even change the lift’s moving direction. The beginning and the ending of the lifting process are performed in very smooth easing algorithms and don’t evoke any uncomfortable feelings for sensitive people. A uniformly back lit control panel, with a comfortable handle below, contains large buttons with embossed symbols at a convenient height for access from sitting or standing positions.

LED lighting

We use the latest LED technology for the lighting of KEP-200 as it is cost-effective, durable and has a wide palette range. The sets of a large number of LED elements provide uniform illumination and an excellent aesthetic appearance. Energy saving LED lighting may stay on for a long time even in case of an emergency power failure. A backup battery installed on the platform may keep the necessary level of lighting for a couple of hours.

Anti-slip floor surface

The platform floor cover is made of rough anti-skid material, which is highly adhesive and abrasion resistant. The floor coating material may contain logos, promotional materials or pictures according to our clients’ needs.

Innovation

The vertical platform lift KEP-200 combines time-tested design solutions and new approaches to electronic control and fault diagnosis. By using the highest quality materials and components, our task is to increase the longevity of the lift and to minimise the downtime associated with troubleshooting and maintenance. The elevator control system can be equipped with a special diagnostic module that provides the detailed information on the status of all platform nodes and system sensors. The module informs about the usage of KEP-200, including the number of lifts and trip distances. It also enables the performing and adjustments of the lift operating settings, including speed and smoothness, the height of stops, lock closing time, button modes and much more.

With the sufficient expertise of staff a computer may be used instead of a module to implement the modifications and even reprogram the system completely.

Cost efficiency

The maximum efficiency of KEP-200 is achieved by using lighter materials, power saving lighting technologies and selecting a specific electric drive. The electric drive of the lift is constructed on the basis of an electronic frequency converter, which has the best characteristics of power consumption compared to directly connected motors, and enables the adjustment of the speed and smoothness of movement. KEP-200 lifts come with either a three-phase or single-phase frequency converter, depending on the capabilities of the present electrical circuit and intensiveness of lift usage. The frequency converter always provides the engine with the most optimal energy supply and prevents any energy wastage at the same time adapting to the grid voltage drops.

Security

The product reliability is the feature which is beneficial to both consumers and manufacturers. Long-term testing has shown that even after 50,000 cycles and more than 600,000 meters of travel the amortisation of the main gear was hardly recognisable. The control system of KEP-200 lift has passed stringent tests on the impact of the strong external electrical interference and received a certificate of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Technical maintenance service performed a general analysis on the lift design and its schematic solutions, in order to identify any possible weaknesses in security, and came to the conclusion that all measures are fully implemented, confirming the certificate of conformity. The security measures implemented in the KEP-200, comply with one of the most stringent European standard EN81-41: 2010. SB-200 always stops at an exact indicated position thanks to the triple braking torque system:

• Self-braking torque of a nut and a screw

• Electro-mechanical brake inside the motor

• Electro-mechanical brake on the nut, executed by powerful solenoids

• In case of emergency situations the lift mechanism is supplied with a manual emergency descent. Optionally, the emergency lowering mechanism may be actuated by an electric motor with a backup battery.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the KEP-200 or any other lift in the range, please feel free to contact us. 

Email: info@keplifts.co.uk

Tel: 01843 610060

We are excited to announce the introduction of the KEP-300 to our product range!

"Silence and reliability - this is what the KEP-300 is offering." David Hobbs - Director of KEP Lifts

Some technical features, that makes our KEP-300 so silent:

• Patented lifting system that works especially quiet

• There is no vibration – rubber rollers and belts eliminates any possible vibration

• Guide rollers made from rubber – it absorbs sounds during platform movement

• Lifting gear based on belts. Belts made of steel ropes and rubber

• 2 x 100mm belts width

• Motor and gearbox made special for this type of lift

• Guide rails made from aluminium

• Patented safety locking system

• Soft start/stop function – our unique’s software result

Additional information 

Design

The operation principle of KEP-300 is based on the double belt system. The engine is mounted on the top of the guides and rotates a belts, this way lifting the platform. The shaft is constructed on the basis of an anodised aluminium frame interconnected with the panels of a client’s choice. Multi-layered sandwich panels and laminated glass panels come as a standard. A maximum of three doors may be installed on each floor with either left or right swing. The doors on the top floor stop may be designed in the form of gates. This type of construction looks aesthetic and modern and gives a clear view of the surroundings. At the request of the client, the platform and panels may be painted in any RAL scale colour. KEP-300 is a standard colour RAL9006 (white aluminium).

Application

AB300 is designed for a comfortable use by all categories of passengers, including the elderly and people with limited mobility. Our platform lift fits perfectly both in the interior of buildings, and in a variety of external architectural styles even, in some cases, improving the aesthetics of buildings. In the case of internal installation, KEP-300 has all the essential qualities of a platform lift: minimum overall dimensions, no pit and machine room, silent operation and low energy consumption. KEP-300 may be installed in libraries, museums, hospitals, schools, airports, railway stations, above ground and underground passages or parking. Our lifts are widely used in private houses, cottages and apartment buildings. KEP-300 is durable and unpretentious in service, adaptable to different standards of power sources and can withstand large power surges.

Comfort

The absence of the lift cabin in KEP-300 lets us make a spacious and light platform. A standard platform (1,485 x 1,070 mm) ensures a comfortable journey for a person with a wheelchair and his attendant. The control of the platform is very simple and intuitive, with a stable system to incorrect commands or its consequences. A passenger may stop and resume the movement at any time of the trip and even change the lift’s moving direction. The beginning and the ending of the lifting process are performed in very smooth easing algorithms and don’t evoke any uncomfortable feelings for sensitive people. A uniformly back light control panel, with a comfortable handle below, contains large buttons with embossed symbols at a convenient height for access from sitting or standing positions.

LED lighting

We use the latest LED technology for the lighting of KEP-300 as it is cost-effective, durable and has a wide palette range. The sets of a large number of LED elements provide uniform illumination and an excellent aesthetic appearance. Energy saving LED lighting may stay on for a long time even in case of an emergency power failure. A backup battery installed on the platform may keep the necessary level of lighting for a couple of hours. Concept lift KEP-300

Anti-slip floor surface

The platform floor cover is made of rough anti-skid material, which is highly adhesive and abrasion resistant. The floor coating material may contain logos, promotional materials or pictures according to our clients’ needs.

Innovation

The vertical platform lift KEP-300 combines time-tested design solutions and new approaches to electronic control and fault diagnosis. By using the highest quality materials and components, our task is to increase the longevity of the lift and to minimise the downtime associated with troubleshooting and maintenance. The elevator control system can be equipped with a special diagnostic module that provides the detailed information on the status of all platform nodes and system sensors. The module informs about the usage of KEP-300, including the number of lifts and trip distances. It also enables the performing and adjustments of the lift operating settings, including speed and smoothness, the height of stops, lock closing time, button modes and much more.

Cost efficiency

The maximum efficiency of KEP-300 is achieved by using lighter materials, power saving lighting technologies and selecting a specific electric drive. The electric drive of the lift is constructed on the basis of an electronic frequency converter, which has the best characteristics of power consumption compared to directly connected motors, and enables the adjustment of the speed and smoothness of movement. KEP-300 lifts come with either a three-phase or single-phase frequency converter, depending on the capabilities of the present electrical circuit and intensiveness of lift usage. The frequency converter always provides the engine with the most optimal energy supply and prevents any energy wastage at the same time adapting to the grid voltage drops.

Security

The product reliability is the feature which is beneficial to both consumers and manufacturers. Long-term testing has shown that even after 50,000 cycles and more than 600,000 meters of travel the amortisation of the main gear was hardly recognisable. The control system of KEP-300 lift has passed stringent tests on the impact of the strong external electrical interference and received a certificate of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Technical maintenance service performed a general analysis on the lift design and its schematic solutions, in order to identify any possible weaknesses in security, and came to the conclusion that all measures are fully implemented, confirming the certificate of conformity. The security measures implemented in the KEP-300, comply with one of the most stringent European standard EN81-41: 2010. SB-200 always stops at an exact indicated position thanks to the triple braking torque system:

Electro-mechanical brake inside the motor

Electro-mechanical brake on the guides, executed by patented technology.

In case of emergency situations the lift mechanism is supplied with a manual emergency descent. Optionally, the emergency lowering mechanism may be actuated by an electric motor with a backup battery.

Technical Specifications 

Drive system: 2x Belt drive

Nominal load: 400 kg / 5 persons

Lifting speed: 0.15 m/sec (9 m/min)

Lifting height: Up to 8 meters

Number of stops (floors): Up to 5

Platform dimensions: (length x width, mm)
*other dimensions available

1100 x 1400
1070 x 1485
1150 x 1485

Shaft dimensions: (length x widths, mm)

1500 x 1460
1460 x 1540
1540 x 1540

Dimensions of the doors: (width x height, mm)
*other dimensions available

900 x 2000 (when platform is 1100 x 1400) 

940 x 2000

Dimensions of the gate: (width x height, mm)

900 x 1300 (when platform is 1100 x 1400)
940 x 1300

Configuration of the doors: Opens from left or right side, up to 3 doors per floor.

Shaft walls: Steel or tempered glass panels.

Standard colours:
*the lift can be painted in any RAL colorRAL 9010 (pure white) (for special price)
RAL 9006 (light grey aluminium)

Soft START/STOP: Standard equipment

Power supply: 220-230 V, 1 Ph, 25A 

380-400 V 3 Ph, 16A, 50 or 60 HzEngine2.2 kW

Noise level: Less than 70 dB

Control system: Micro controller

Safety equipment: Protective edge around the platform, emergency braking buttons inside the platform and in the shaft, emergency stop switches, electronic speed control, overload detectors, door opening and lock control, belt tier sensors, electronic engine management

Conformity of the European Standard EN81-41: 2010

*For other dimensions please contact our consultant.

contact us for more information.

Call: 01843 610060

Email: info@keplifts.co.uk 

KEP Lifts engineers are experiences in the repair and maintenance of Wessex platform lifts.

Wessex are a British lift manufacturers founded in 1976 that are extremely commonplace throughout the UK. KEP Lifts engineers can carry out your servicing or repair requirements. Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact us today.

Email: Info@keplifts.co.uk

Phone: 01843 610060

Please see below for a collection of other brands of platform lifts. To find the best lift for you, please contact us for more information.

KEP lifts is a leading company within the UK for installing platform lifts in historic buildings. KEP Lifts have worked in some of the most iconic buildings across the UK - many of which are of historic and cultural importance. Below are just but a few examples of lifts installed within a historic buildings in 2018.

Fordwich Town Hall - Fordwich, Kent

Fordwich - Britain's smallest town. In our minds also one of the most picturesque. The town hall is the smallest and oldest still in use to this day. Built in 1544 during the reign of Henry VIII this building has survived and has now for the first time been made accessible to disabled visitors. KEP Lifts carried out an installation of a mylyft scissor platform lift to provide disabled external access to the town hall. Open aspect platform lifts are an ideal solution to providing safe and reliable access from distances of several steps to several metres. For more information on Open aspect Platform lifts - please visit our platform lifts page.

Gloucester cathedral - Gloucester

Originating from 678 or 679 Gloucester cathedral has stood proud over the city for many years. This historic and impressive building now houses two new mylyft open platform lifts.

Boxgrove priory - Chichester

Located just east of Chichester is a stunning church dating back to the early twelfth century. KEP lifts installed a mylyft platform in the churches entrance - providing new disabled access to all of its visitors. As with any historic building - the design of this lift has been carefully considered to compliment and not take away from the building itself. The churches painted ceilings, surrounding ruins and local landscape makes this church a must see in the eyes of us all here at KEP Lifts.

Queen Mary College - London

Platform lift installation Dating back to 1785 and teaching over 25000 students queen Mary college is ranked in the Top five universities in London. KEP lifts engineers recently carried out an installation as part of a wider development of the grand and historic entrance lobby.

KEP lifts is proud to have installed a large number of Supra Inclined platforms across Kent, Sussex and Essex so far this month making KEP Lifts a leading inclined platform lift company within the UK.. Inclined platform lifts allows for disabled access via a stairway. Due to the rail construction, inclined platform lifts are suitable for almost any type of staircase both indoors or outside.

Our recent installations have been in schools, care homes and in a new apartment complex. 

For a free, no obligation quotation - please contact us today:

Tel: 01843 610060

Advantages of owning a Inclined Platform Lift.

Ease of use

All inclined platform lifts installed by KEP have simple controls that are clear upon use. in addition to this KEP engineers always give a full tutorial on use on any completed installation.

Safety

Safety is built into all products installed by KEP Lifts - your safety is our number one concern. All inclined platform lifts installed by us have a number of features to ensure that obstructions can not cause harm to the passenger or others. Safety barriers also raise to assist the passenger in travel.

Value

Inclined stair lifts make for excellent value - often cheaper than other forms of lift when covering the same distance.

As with all installations carried out by KEP Lifts, on completion you get the following as standard:

• 1 years free warranty on all parts and labour
• 1 years free servicing as standard
• Finance options available
• Technical support

For more information, please feel free to contact us on 01843 610060

See below for pictures of other brands of inclined platforms recently completed by KEP Lifts such as the Hiro inclined Platform lift.

KEP Engineers work across the country on lift installations, lift removals, lift servicing or Lift repairs. This blog shows a few examples of the work undertaken by just one of our teams covering Brighton and its surroundings.

Stair lift in Brighton - Repair

KEP Engineers were called in to inspect and repair a stairlift - Reliable for many years, this stairlift had minor issues that were fixed promptly by our engineers.  KEP Lifts installs, maintains and repairs stairlifts across the country.

Over 25 years of making our customers lives easier – our engineers are trained, experienced and local. We use only a small number of lift manufacturers so that we can ensure affordability, reliability and durability across all of our stair lifts.

All of our stair lifts include the following:

● 1 Years warranty on all parts and labour

● 1 years free servicing as standard

● Buy back options – if the lift is no longer required

● Renting options – to ensure affordability for all

Curved stairs, straight stairs and even outside stairs – you never need to be limited in your mobility. Our stair lifts can be installed in the vast majority of stairways. To find out if your stairs are suitable – arrange a no obligation pressure free visit from one of our engineers.

Please view our stairlift page for more information

Stairlift in brighton

Vertical Platform Lift in Brighton

Next up our engineers were called into visit a Orion vertical platform lift for a routine service - The Orion and Gulliver vertical platform lifts offer a stylish, reliable and affordable solution to all of you lifting needs. As visible from the image attached, the appearance of the lift resembles that of a passenger lift (There are many other appearance options all shown in our brochure). However the speed to install, lower required pit depth and cost to buy are all that of a platform lift - making these lifts ideal for homes and businesses alike.  

KEP Are your local dealers of Orions & Gullivers - Please view our vertical platform page for more information.

 

 

Inclined Platform lift in Hove

The team of engineers final job of the day was a visit to a Supra Inclined Platform Lift installed by KEP Lifts three years ago. These lifts have proven themselves to be a reliable addition to the building in which they belong, providing disabled access across all levels of the building. 

Inclined platform lifts allows for disabled access via a stairway. Due to the rail construction, inclined platform lifts are suitable for almost any type of staircase both indoors or outside. 

Advantages of owning a inclined stairlift:

• Easy of use

All inclined platform lifts installed by KEP have simple controls that are clear upon use. in addition to this KEP engineers always give a full tutorial on use on any completed installation. 

• Safety

Safety is built into all products installed by KEP Lifts - your safety is our number one concern. All inclined platform lifts installed by us have a number of features to ensure that obstructions can not cause harm to the passenger or others. Safety barriers also raise to assist the passenger in travel.  

• Value

Inclined stair lifts make for excellent value - often cheaper than other types lifts when covering the same distance. 

 

Click here to download our Inclined platform Brochure

KEP Lifts are proud to announce the completion of a large number of Lyfthaus Platform lifts throughout the country this month. These include but are not limited to the following:

Old Trafford

KEP installed a total of six platform lifts in the home of Manchester United football club! The installation was carried out by multiple teams of KEP engineers allowing us to complete the entirety of the works in under a week. 

The works being carried out by Manchester United will allow for an additional 300 disabled seats. The lifts installed by KEP have been designed specially by the architects and lyfthaus to meet the unique stadium environment.

The Old Marylebone Town Hall

Another lift installed by Kent Elevators and Platforms Ltd is located at the enterance of The Old Marylebone Town Hall, London. Part of the London Business School. This building has a proud history and is where celebrities such as former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Star, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Hollywood stars Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith got married.

The platform installed by KEP will allow for access down into impressive modern entrance that interconnects the two grand and historic buildings. 

Box Grove Priory

Located within the picturesque church, this lift has been custom designed and installed with the building in mind - the results can be seen for themselves!  KEP engineers were all left speechless on first arrival at this job - the stunning church and its surrounding ruins makes for a excllent day trip to any one in the area.

A collection of other recent installations this summer

Kent Elevators and Platform ltd (KEP Lifts) is experiencing another busy and successful year - Here is just a small section of our most recent activities: 

Helping our local community - Kent

KEP lifts is continuously looking to help and improve our local community. As part of this our engineers have volunteered to maintain a local roundabout. 
Pictures to follow of the new look roundabout in the coming weeks!

Our Lift engineers working in Sandwich, Kent  

Helping our local community is important to all of us at KEP Lifts - as well as maintaining a local roundabout we are sponsoring a local youth football club as of this year. 

Working at iconic buildings across the UK

KEP Lifts is proud to have worked in some of the most iconic buildings and iconic lifts within the UK. 2017 sets to continue this trend with our engineers already having completed lift installations in the Cheltenham festival, Royal Ascot, Queen Mary University, Canary Wharf, Battersea Power Station and Selfridges - Just to name a few! 

Of course this is not including the large amounts of private residences that we are equally proud to work within all around the country. 

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KEP Lifts are pleased to announce another successful installation of a platform lift - This time inside the stunning Queens building within the Queen Mary University of London!

Installed was an open aspect platform lift designed to the architects vision - this lift compliments and does not take away from the impressive, historic space in which it resides. 

Would you like to know more information on Platform lifts?

Contact our office for more information on: 01843 620060 or email Info@keplifts.co.uk

a Wessex platform lift has been installed by KEP Lifts.  Installed for London Square's Staines upon Thames project. This lift provides disabled access for the show home to the upcoming development. 

KEP highly recommend viewing their show home if interested in purchasing a property in the area - professional friendly company that works to a very high standard.

wessex lift installed by Kent Elevators and Platforms Ltd

For more information on platform lifts - please contact KEP Lifts today!

Call: 01843 610060

Website: www.keplifts.co.uk

KEP Lifts has teams of engineers meaning we work across the country - In any one day we are working on multiple projects. See below for works carried out on lifts in Kent by just one of our teams of engineers over a period of one day.

Lift repair - Kent

Platform Lift made by lyfthaus, fitted by KEP. repaired in Kent. Fully repaired and tested as standard - now again providing service to the local residents. 

Canterbury Cathedral - Kent

Canterbury cathedral is an iconic and famous building within the historic city of Canterbury. The cathedral is at the heart of the city and makes for an interesting day out. A number of lifts means that easy access is provides for all visitors.

For more information on canterbury cathedral, visit their website:

https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/

Works included:

• Servicing to a dumb waiter lift that provides transportation of food and goods to the banquet hall. 
• Servicing and repairs to a Garavemta platform lift. provides access between ground floor and conference suite. 

Age Concern - Sandwich, Kent

The final job carried out was for Age Concern, Sandwich. Three lifts including two Platform lifts (as shown in image below) and a dumb waiter were serviced. These allow for easy access for the users of the building and for food to be transported to the cafe upstairs from the kitchen below. 

Platform Lift - KEP

Lift in Sandwich

Other KEP teams were busy installing other lifts around the country, finished pictures to be posted online on completion.

Whether you are considering having a lift installed, need one servicing or repaired - Contact KEP Today for a no obligation free quotation and advice. 

our services include:

• Lift removals
• Lift installations
• Lift servicing
• Lift modernisation

All these services can be applied to:

• Stairlifts
• Platform Lifts
• Service lifts
• And Passenger lifts

Contact us for more information about our services