Platform Lifts Designed for the Outdoors

Outdoor platform lifts, like the Aritco PublicLift Access (External), are engineered to provide safe and comfortable access between external and internal levels. Designed to withstand the elements, they offer a practical option for schools, community buildings, and care facilities where outdoor steps restrict mobility.

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Aritco PublicLift Access (External)

The Aritco PublicLift Access (External) is a fully enclosed external platform lift built for year-round use. With a machine-roomless design and quiet screw-and-nut drive, it requires minimal building work and no head fixing. Suitable for external applications, it’s fully compliant with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

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  • Standard Features
    • Fully enclosed design with roof and protective door canopy
    • Weather-resistant build with chromated guides and corrosion-proof fixings
    • Suitable for temperatures from -5°C to 40°C
    • Withstands wind loads of up to 25 m/s (with wall fix)
    • Emergency battery-powered lowering system
    • Quiet screw-and-nut drive system for smooth travel
    • Low energy use – Our 2.2kW motors use less power than a domestic kettle
    • No separate machine room required thanks to a self-contained lift unit
    • Minimal building work and 50mm pit or ramp threshold
  • Optional Features
    • Shaft heating for cold weather performance
    • Glazed or solid shaft panels, with optional tinting
    • RAL colour matching for shaft, doors and frames
    • Automatic door openers for ease of use
    • Platform voice floor indicator and landing position displays
    • Communication systems: alarm button, intercom, autodialler, GSM
    • Shaft height and panel configurations for complex site layouts
    • Compatible with raised kerb for goods loading (if dual-use)
    • Additional wind load support brackets for exposed locations
  • Colours

    The Aritco PublicLift Access platform lifts can be painted in any RAL colour from standard range.

    Standard:

    Whole lift painted in standard colour RAL 9016 (Traffic white)

    Full colour option:

    Whole lift finished in optional colour (Incl. shaft, doors and the panels under the destination panel.)

    Lift partially painted in different colours:

    • Lift walls/Shaft in one colour.
    • All door blades in one colour.
    • All door frames in one colour
    • Panels under the destination panel in one colour.
    • One of the above choices or a combination of them.
  • Common Colour Chart

    Common colours are at an additional cost to the standard RAL 9016.

  • Lift Platform

    The standard platform is delivered with a half-height wall including destination panel.

    Panels under the control panel are painted in RAL 9016 (white) as standard, but can be painted in any RAL colour as an option.

    Full Height Wall

    As an option the platform can be delivered with a full height wall 2100mm high with a mirror and integrated LED lighting. The full height wall is finished in RAL 9016 as standard, but can be painted in any standard RAL colour as an option.

    The full height wall is available on platforms of 1480mm long.

    The full height wall is not available for door heights of less than 2000mm or a half height gate.

  • Flooring

    Choose between the following options for vinyl, rubber and aluminum floorings. It is also possible to order the lift without a floor covering, which enables you to fit your own floor with a maximum of 3mm thickness.

    Note that aluminum flooring is not available for platform size 900 x 1040mm.

  • Control Panel

    The control panel is delivered with a light box, with an acrylic glass that is lit with LED light. The destination buttons, emergency stop button, alarm button, maximum weight and number of persons are all located on the control panel. Options such as auto dialler and landing directors can also be located on the control panel if required. Parts around the light box and aluminium panel are painted in grey, which give the impression of aluminium.

    The standard designation buttons are 32mm diameter and come with braille as standard. As an additional option the designation button can be increased to an extra-large 50mm diameter to provide enhanced accessibility.

  • Door Control

    The door control is either placed on the door frame of each landing door and/or remote from the lift for external control.

    Door control on door frame

    Door control placed on the door frame of the lift.

    For our platform lift there is always a place on the door frame for the faceplate.

    Call button

    The call button comes with a background lit frame which indicates the status of the lift.

    • Green light indicates that the lift is at your floor.
    • Lit only on the floor where the platform is at the moment.
    • Red light indicates that the lift is occupied.
    • The flashing light indicates that the safety circuit is broken, e.g. that the emergency button is pressed, the door is open on another floor for more than one minute, the door is blocked or the safety bar is pressed down. The flashing light can also be activated by a smoke alarm, more information is then available in the service memory.

    The same call button is used when the door control is placed on the door frame, remotely or as a radio controlled call button.

  • Installation & Removals

    We have over 25 years of platform lift installation experience. What that has brought us is the knowledge, experience and expertise to complete platform lift installations efficiently and to the industry’s highest standard. 

    As part of the installation of a new platform lift, we can often offer a removal package to safely remove an old or non-functioning platform lift ready for the installation of one of our new platform lifts.

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Installing Outdoor Platform Lifts with Invalifts

We meet the challenges of external lift installations head-on, from exposure to weather to site-specific restrictions, and offer advice throughout. Our nationwide team handles everything from survey to installation, backed by expert servicing and reliable support when you need it.

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External Platform Lift FAQs

  • Where can an Aritco PublicLift Access (External) be installed?

    The Aritco PublicLift Access (External) is ideal for external access in a range of public and community settings:

    • Schools: We provide step-free outdoor access between buildings and levels with a durable lift built for daily use.
    • Churches & Community Buildings: We offer a discreet, weather-resistant solution for listed buildings, village halls, and shared-use spaces where accessibility matters.
    • Nursing Homes: We create reliable outdoor transport for residents, staff, and visitors between entrances, gardens, and external access points.
  • Is it weather-resistant?

    Yes. The Outdoor option includes a roof, door canopy, chromated anti-corrosion guides, and weather-resistant materials throughout – designed specifically for external applications.

  • What temperatures can it handle?

    The lift operates in a working temperature range of -5°C to 40°C. An optional shaft heater is available for colder conditions to prevent freezing.

  • Is it suitable for windy sites?

    Yes. The lift can withstand wind loads up to 25 m/s when fixed to a supporting wall, or up to 10 m/s when supported by Gartec-supplied brackets.

  • What happens in a power cut?

    A built-in emergency battery lowering system brings the platform safely to the nearest landing if mains power is lost.

  • Can I choose custom finishes?

    Absolutely. You can select from a range of shaft panel colours, tinted glazing, door styles, flooring finishes, and RAL colour matching for a cohesive appearance.

  • How long does installation take?

    Installation typically takes just 2–3 days, depending on site conditions and building requirements. The modular shaft arrives pre-assembled for more efficient fitting.

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