Bed lifts
Healthcare in the UK is changing fast.
Modern-day hospitals and private care facilities need lifts that can combine a smooth ride with reliability, toughness - and an ability to adapt to multiple uses.

CE Lifts offers a flexible range of bed lifts developed specifically to meet the NHS trust requirements and all other relevant guidelines, including :
  • EN81 and the lift directive.
  • HTM2024 - Design considerations for lifts
  • C42A - NHS Model engineering specification - Electric traction lifts
  • C42B - NHS Model engineering specification - Hydraulic lifts
The bed lift also delivers a unique combination of flexibility, durability and ride quality - all of which add up to a long, trouble-free and productive life.

Flexibility
When it comes to healthcare, there's no such thing as a standard requirement - so it's important for any bed-lift to be able to adapt to suit the environment it's needed for. Our lifts can be specified to suit virtually any structure and application whether it's in a new or an existing building. This includes variable dimensions, a choice of hydraulic or traction drives and the option of a self-supporting shaft for older or more awkward buildings.

Durability
Modern hospital lifts need to be tough enough to cope with a heavy work-load our bed lift's robust design and easy access make it perfect for heavy traffic applications, or even dual use as a goods lift including the ability to wash down the interior completely. They comply with both EN81-70 (Disabled Access) and EN81-28 (Emergency Telephone) requirements, to ensure maximum accessability for all users.

Hospital lifts
Our stretcher lifts are designed to provide the safe, comfortable and efficient transport of patients which every hospital needs.
Ride quality
When moving patients who may be in pain or distress, it's vital to have a bed lift that can move them smoothly, quickly and with the minimum of disruption. That's where our bed lift's state-of-the-art control technology makes such a difference, delivering a smooth, even ride, accurate levelling and reduced travel times.

Lift car
CE Lifts bed lift's are designed specifically for hospital use, the car can be adapted to suit any load, from light bed use to heavy motorised bed or even goods trolleys. Features include 2mm thick reinforced stainless steel front returns, a variety of robust wall finishes, crash rails available at variable heights and covered PVC slip - and water resistant floor finish over a sturdy 25mm marine plywood structure.

Suspension
Electric traction models would typically be roped 2:1, with the machine located at the top of the lift shaft within a machine room. Hydraulic solutions will always be twin side-acting rams - either in a direct arrangement, or indirect acting,roped 2:1 to acheive slightly higher travel distances.
Note: traction solutions are recommended for any travel greater than 4 floors.

Drive
Traction drives are variable voltage, variable frequency, to ensure the smoothest possible ride, accurate levelling and controlled deceleration to floor levels. Hydraulic models are based on high-quality solenoid valve operation using the EV100 valve block.

Controller
Options are available to cope with every aspect of a hospital environment (including special services, fire fighting, emergency evacuation, special bed priority service and theatre control). The system can also be adapted to interface with bespoke local security systems, such as swipe card, key pad operation and infra-red remote control.

Doors
Typically stainless steel (with a variable frequency door operator for fast smooth operation), car and landing doors can be adapted to suit the environment - from fire-rated glass doors to robust patterned stainless steel, with dimensions as required.

Landing fixtures
Buttons, hall lanterns and position indicators can all be adapted to suit the environment and DDA requirements. You can choose from our extensive standard range (or from other commercially-available suppliers).

Safety
Progressive safety gear comes as standard on the bed lift, allowing any potential emergency situation to be securely controlled.
Model type Hydraulic 1:1 Hydraulic 2:1 Traction 1:2
Persons 26 33 26 33 26 33
Load kg 2000 2500 2000 2500 2000 2500
Speed m/s 0.2/
0.4/
0.63		 0.2/
0.4/
0.64		 0.2/
0.4/
0.64		 0.2/
0.4/
0.64		 1.0/
1.6		 1.01/
1.6
Car width 1500 1800 1500 1800 1500 1800
Car depth 2700 2700 2700 2700 2700 2700
Door type 2 panel
2 speed		 2 panel
2 speed		 2 panel
2 speed		 2 panel
2 speed		 2 panel
2 speed		 2 panel
2 speed
Door width 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300
Well width 2450 2500 2450 2500 2400 2700
Well depth 3100 3100 3100 3100 3100 3100
Pit depth 1400 1400 1400 1400 1800 1800
Headroom 4300 4300 3600 3600 4100 4100


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What would I need a bed lift for?

In the modern ever changing world, Bed lifts are used widely in many health care situations. Bed lifts are widely used by the NHS as well as in private care homes and home care. Bed lifts allow patients to be nursed in the community which may be a favourable option in some cases, especially in areas where the NHS has limited resources. CE Lifts offers a range of bed lifts built to the relevant standard guidelines and directives regarding engineering and design specifications. In the NHS situation, bed lifts make life easier for nursing staff, providing an easy to use system for management and patient care. CE Lifts can also supply car lifts to carry the Bed lift from floor to floor and are widely used by hospitals. The car is flexible and adaptable to suit any load, from light bed use to heavy motorised bed or even goods trolleys.

What are the benefits of a bed lift?

Flexibility, a smooth, comfortable ride and safety are all important factors when selecting a suitable bed lift for any situation. Quality and price are just two of the criteria when selecting a bed lift, especially when the bed lift is for use in a private home. Comfort, ease of care and siting of the bed lifts are also prime considerations. In the hospital situation, selection criteria for the bed lifts may be different, although a unique combination of flexibility, durability and ride quality are also high on the list of suitability and fitness for purpose. Budget is also a consideration, and we can help supply the best escalator for your requirements which will suit your pocket.

What sizes of bed lifts are available?

There are three models of bed lift car available with options of 26 or 33 persons, and within this 2000kg and 2500kg loads are provided. Bed lifts are adaptable to their environment and are easily installed and maintained by CE lifts.