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PRODUCT LIFE EXPECTANCY
Product life expectancy depends largely on the environment, usage and the undertaking of
proper scheduled maintenance. Our platform lift products are designed and life tested for
a full life cycle of 10 years without major intervention. In most cases, we would expect our
lifts to last far beyond this, providing they are properly cared for and maintained.
We have a number of platform lifts on our service portfolio that were installed from the late
1990s. The earliest of platform lifts installed are approaching 20 years in service.
Actual life expectancy of a lift depends on a number of factors, including:
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The load the lift actually carries on each journey
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The actual lift travel, as this determines the journey time and hence wear on the drive
system
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The number of floors served by the lift
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The level of usage of the lift and whether this changes over time
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The environmental conditions that it operates within*
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The quality of the servicing and maintenance
We ensure that spare components are available for at least 10 years following the
installation of any lift but many will be available far beyond this. There are a number of
component parts that may require replacement during its life cycle and you will be advised
of this as part of your lift servicing schedule.
*On the external option there is a five year anti-corrosion warranty (please see the warranty
section).
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