Pollock Vision 1m Steplift with glazed gates, positioned at the top of a staircase in a wood-floored commercial lobby near a bank of lifts.

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Pollock Vision 1m Steplift with glazed gates, positioned at the top of a staircase in a wood-floored commercial lobby near a bank of lifts.

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The Vision is a hydraulic, scissor-frame platform lift providing access between two levels over a travel distance of up to one metre — suitable for wheelchair or ambulant users, with capacity for a user plus attendant, indoors or outdoors, for both public and domestic settings.

The Vision is a hydraulic, scissor-frame platform lift providing access between two levels over a travel distance of up to one metre — suitable for wheelchair or ambulant users, with capacity for a user plus attendant, indoors or outdoors, for both public and domestic settings.

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WhatIstheElevateGlide?

The Elevate Glide is an incline platform lift — sometimes called an incline platform stairlift — that travels along a rail fixed directly to an existing staircase using a rack and pinion drive system. Unlike a conventional stairlift, which seats the user on a small fold-down chair, the Glide carries the user on a platform together with their wheelchair or mobility aid. No transfer out of the wheelchair is required.

The Glide is suitable for both straight and curved staircases — the rail is custom-fabricated to follow the exact profile of the staircase it is fitted to, with a minimum rail length of 500mm and a maximum of 35 metres, covering everything from a short domestic staircase to a long commercial flight.


Step Lifts

WhatIstheVision1mSteplift?

The Vision is a step lift built around a hydraulic, scissor-frame platform, designed to provide access between two levels with up to one metre of vertical travel. The pump unit is integrated directly within the lift itself, rather than requiring a separate control unit location — this reduces the risk of vandalism, and means less builders' work and a faster overall installation, with Pollock stating a typical installation time of around 5 hours.

The Vision is rated for both wheelchair and ambulant users, with capacity for a user plus an attendant. It's suitable for both internal and external locations, and for domestic homes as well as public access buildings, manufactured by Pollock Lifts — a UK lift access specialist operating since 1983.


280kg Load Capacity

1m Max Travel

User + Attendant Capacity

Public or Domestic Access

HowtheVisionWorks

The user approaches the lower level and boards the platform via the ramp or gate arrangement for their chosen configuration, with their wheelchair or mobility aid, and an attendant if needed

  1. The gate is closed, manually or via powered gate controls if fitted

  2. The integrated hydraulic pump drives the scissor-frame platform smoothly up to the next level

  3. The platform travels up to 1 metre to reach the upper landing

  4. The upper gate opens and the user exits at the new level

  5. A battery backup keeps the lift operational during a power failure, with a manual emergency lowering system as a further fallback

HowtheElevateGlideWorks

The platform folds flat against the wall or stair when not in use — 300mm clearance on leg mount, 245mm on wall mount

  1. The user unfolds the platform and boards with their wheelchair or mobility aid

  2. The arm and safety barrier are lowered into position

  3. The user operates the controls and the platform travels along the rail via the rack and pinion drive

  4. The anti-jamming safety switch and brake system continuously monitor the journey

  5. The platform arrives at the top or bottom landing and the user exits

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What is the maximum load capacity of the Vision 1m Steplift?

The Vision has a standard load capacity of 280kg, with a 340kg heavy-duty capacity option available.

What's the difference between Through Entry, Adjacent Entry, Pit Mounted and Bridging Steps?

Through Entry has a ramp and the user travels straight across, entering and exiting on opposite sides. Adjacent Entry uses a gate at the lower level with entry and exit on the same side. Pit Mounted sits within a prepared pit and needs no ramp at all. Bridging Steps spans one, two or three existing steps using an 800 x 1400mm platform.

What happens if there's a power failure?

The Vision is battery operated and continues to function during a power failure. A manual emergency lowering system is also available as a further fallback.

How long does installation take?

Pollock states a typical installation of around 5 hours, and the unit can be relocated later if your needs change.

What warranty does the Vision come with?

The Vision comes with a 12-month parts-only warranty as standard, with extended warranties of up to 5 years available covering service and maintenance costs.

Can the Vision be installed outdoors?

Yes. The Vision is suitable for both internal and external locations, with IP67-rated switching to protect the controls from water.

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