Hinged Tracks for Straight Stairlifts

If there is a door or passageway at the bottom of the stairs then it is likely that you will need a folding track or hinged rail stairlift. This means that the bottom section of the rail can be folded out of the way when the lift is not being used.

Meditek Hinged Track

Homeglide Hinged Track

Stannah Hinged Track

A hinged track stairlift allows you to gain access to a door that would be blocked by a normal rail and also means that there is no tripping hazard if you have an open hallway downstairs.

Flow 2 Stairlifts for Curved Stairs

Below, we have more detailed images of Flow Stairlifts. The images give a good sense of the benefits of the Flow 2, showing the low rail height which can be achieved with certain layouts, as well as the neat finish around the bends.

A Flow Stairlift ascending

Flow Stairlifts drop nose rail

Flow Stairlift rail seen from above

Flow Stairlift parked downstairs

Flow Stairlift with 180 degree bend

Using the flow stairlift

Flow Stairlift joystick control

Clcik the following link if you would like more information on the Access BDD stairlifts range or call Dolphin on 01276 856060.

Meditek Stairlifts - 25 stone Powered Hinge Track

Meditek Stairlifts have a new heavy duty powered hinge track with a safe working load of 160kg/25 stone. This unique option is currently £300 more than the regular 19 stone rated hinge section. Available on straight Meditek Stairlifts only.

Minivator Offset Footrest

Minivator's Offset Footplate has been designed to reduce the track height on a small number of staircases. In some instances the stair configuration would mean that a stairlift with a standard footplate would have to have a high track height to avoid a clash with the stairs as the stairlift travels around a corner. Sometimes this may even mean that a stairlift cannot be fitted.

 

 

The Offset footplate has been specially designed for use in circumstances where a standard footplate or and it allows the height of the track to be reduced significantly by changing the position of the footplate. As the track height is reduced the offset Footplate can also offer increased bulkhead clearances.

Further to this, this footplate can also fit into narrower staircases, again allowing a stairlift to be installed where a standard unit would not fit.

For more information and prices please call Dolphin Stairlifts on 0800 9800 126.

Meditek Stairlifts - Heavy Duty Powered Hinged Track

UK stairlift manufacturer MediTek has developed a manual and powered - Heavy Duty Hinged Track for use on its straight stairlift range. The new Heavy Duty Hinge can now accommodate a safe working load of 160kg (25st) which is 40kg (6st) more than that of the standard hinge.

MediTek are confident they are the only UK manufacturer that can supply a fully compatible heavy duty powered hinge track for use on domestic stairlifts.

The new Heavy Duty Hinge is retrospectively upgradable and compatible with all other lift options and is available on all order. Please contact Dolphin Starlifts for more details.

Freelift Stairlifts: Curved Stairlift Xmas Price Reduction

Freelift Stairlifts supplied by Dolphin Mobility are currently available at heavily discounted prices. The cost of an automatic powered hinged stairlift rail is now the same as for a drop nose start (a saving of £400).

Additionally, if you have more than one bend in the stairs, the cost of one free 90 degree horizontal bend is now included in the price(a saving of £175).

All prices will be honoured on quotations completed before Christmas 2009, at which point, the prices will return to normal. Please call Dolphin on 0800 9800 126 for more details or visit the Dolphin Stairlifts website.

#Stairlift Parts

Do you have an old stairlift which requires servicing? Have you been told that your stairlift is obsolete? Why not ask Dolphin if they can help? Dolphin have a huge stockpile of second hand stairlifts and stairlift parts which could save you hundreds of pounds. Call 0800 9800 126 for more details.

Stannah Curved Stairlift

A video of the curved stairlift with powered hinge rail manufactured by Stannah and available from Dolphin Lifts in the UK.

Stairlift Jargon

Stairlift jargon explained:
Hinged Rail Stairlifts
Swivel Seat Stairlift Chairs

Stannah 260 Curved Stairlift - powered hinge video

This video shows the powered hinge operation of the Stannah curved stairlift. Available from Stannah and selected distributor's such as Dolphin Stair Lifts.

Minivator Stairlift

Stannah 420 hinged stairlift

The Stannah 420 stairlift hinge folds up and down automatically as the chair rides up and down the stairs.

Stannah 420 Stairlift Powered Hinge

After visiting the Stannah factory this week, I thought it might be a good idea to post a few images of the new product ranges. The images below show a Stannah 420 stairlift with a powered folding hinge fitted.

A folding hinge is required on a stairlift when there is a door or open hallway at the bottom of the staircase.

Hinged Stair Lift Rails

When a door at the top or the bottom of the stairs may be blocked by the rail of the stair lift, there are a number of stair lift models designed to overcome this problem. Some manufacturers are able to produce a rail with reduced overhang upstairs, so the stairlift will not protrude as far into the hallway. This may solve the problem at the top of your stairs and is a very cost effective solution.

If there is a door or passageway at the bottom of the stairs then it is likely that you will need a folding track or hinged rail stair lift. This means that the bottom section of the rail can be folded out of the way when the lift is not being used. This will allow you to gain access to a door that would be blocked by a normal rail and also means that there is no tripping hazard if you have an open hallway downstairs.

The hinged rail option is available from most suppliers but the cost and quality can vary greatly. Seek independent advice and consider if you would be able to fold the rail manually or if you would require powered operation. Most people do need the powered version as the mechanism can be quite heavy. Unfortunately these options will add to the cost of the lift.
The only other option is to stop the rail of the stair lift short, to prevent it protruding as far into the hallway. This might make getting off the lift dangerous and is not an ideal solution by any means. Again you must seek advice, preferably from an occupational therapist. Also take into account that while you may be able to use the stair lift this way in the short term you may find it impossible in the future. Some companies may not consider it an option as they feel there is too much risk involved.