This is commonly found in commercial buildings. But, nowadays, it is becoming more popular with private houses as well.

There are two types, namely PAL-S and PAL-EN, which former means vertical platform lift without enclosure whereas latter does. The vertical platform lift is specially designed for means of vertical access for users with physical disabilities.

Both PAL-S and PAL-EN is using 1:2 hydraulic drive systems and is available in 3 standard size platforms and with 43 3/8" high barrier sidewalls.

Some of the features and benefits include : -

• With its stainless steel construction and electro- statically applied baked-on polyester gloss powder coating paint, both models can be installed indoors and outdoors and still look good for many years
   
• Under platform obstruction sensor to stop the platform from moving when there is an object below the platform.
   
• Emergency Battery Lowering system to automatically lowered the platform to the lowest landing in the event of a power failure.
• Anti-slip platform
   
• In any case of lifting cable loses its tension, Slack Rope Safeties will lock the lift onto the rails to prevent any free fall.