Low Pit Lift Installation & System Design
Low pit lifts are typically installed where a conventional lift system cannot be accommodated due to restricted pit depth or reduced headroom within the building.
These systems allow vertical travel within buildings where structural limitations prevent the construction of a standard lift pit, including many retrofit and existing building projects.
Low pit and pitless configurations can often help reduce the level of excavation and structural alteration required during installation.
Systems are specified around the available shaft space, lift type and operational requirements of the building.
Planning & Structural Requirements
Low pit lift systems need to be planned around the structural limitations and available shaft space within the building.
Factors such as pit depth, headroom, travel height and existing structural conditions all influence the type of lift system that can be installed.
Low pit and reduced headroom configurations can often help accommodate installations where conventional lift dimensions are not achievable.
Suitable Lift Applications
Low pit lift systems can be installed across a range of residential, commercial and public buildings where standard pit depths cannot be achieved due to structural limitations.
Low Pit Lift Systems
We provide low pit lift systems for both residential and commercial buildings where standard lift pits are not possible.
Each system is selected based on the available space, lift type and building requirements.
Traction 400
Single phase electric low pit lift designed for a wide range of applications.
Low Pit Passenger Lifts
Passenger lift systems available with low pit configurations for commercial and public buildings.
EN81-21 Passenger Lifts For Existing Buildings
EN81-21 allows passenger lifts to be installed in buildings where standard lift dimensions cannot be met.
These lifts are designed for situations where structural constraints prevent compliance with standard EN81-20 requirements.
Underground services preventing excavation
Listed building restrictions limiting structural work
Limited headroom due to existing roof structures
Existing shafts that cannot be altered
We provide passenger lift systems engineered to meet EN81-21 requirements while maintaining full safety compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Low Pit Lifts
A low pit lift is a lift system designed to operate with significantly reduced pit depth beneath the lift shaft. These lifts are used where structural conditions prevent the construction of a conventional lift pit.
Yes. Some lift systems can operate without a traditional pit by using low pit technology or small access ramps, allowing installation within buildings where excavation is not possible.
Traditional passenger lifts often require pits between 1000mm and 2000mm deep depending on the lift design. Low pit lifts can operate with significantly reduced pit depths, sometimes as low as 100mm.
A low pit lift operates with a shallow pit beneath the lift shaft, while a pitless lift may eliminate the pit entirely by using alternative lift technology or ramp access.
Yes. Low pit lift systems are commonly used in existing buildings where structural limitations make it difficult to construct a traditional lift pit.
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