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Home Lift Information for Architects
Access essential home lift information for architectural planning, from model options and key dimensions to installation requirements and technical coordination. Designed to help architects specify Cibes lifts accurately, streamline project planning, and create safe, space-efficient vertical access for modern homes.
Why Do Thai Architects Choose Cibes?
Cibes is a Swedish screw-driven home lift designed for easy and flexible installation – no pit required, no machine room, no load-bearing walls needed. Ideal for both new builds and retrofit installations in existing homes.
Your Design Challenge → Cibes Solution
How is Screw-Driven Lift Different from Other Lift Systems?
Understand the key differences between screw-driven lifts and other lift systems.
| Feature | Cibes Lift | Vacuum Lift | Traction Lift | Hydraulic Lift | Belt-Driven Lift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | |||||
| Lift pit | Not required | Not required | Generally required | Generally required | Generally required |
| Machine room | Machine-room-less (MRL), as the machinery is integrated into the lift | Not required | Available with or without a machine room | Generally required | Mostly machine-room-less, depending on the model |
| Lift shaft | Many models include a prefabricated shaft | Uses a dedicated cylindrical shaft | Requires a lift shaft | Requires a lift shaft | Requires a lift shaft |
| System and Performance | |||||
| Drive system | Screw-driven system powered by a motor that drives the screw and nut assembly | Air-pressure drive system | Motor-driven sheave, traction ropes and counterweight | Pump forces hydraulic fluid into a hydraulic cylinder | Motor-driven sheave and belts |
| Operating noise | 40-50 dB | Air system may be audible during operation | Depends on the motor and installation | Pump unit may be audible during operation | 40-55 dB |
| Maximum number of stops | Up to 8 stops | Generally up to approximately 6 stops | Varies by model and installation site | Varies by model and installation site | Varies by model and installation site |
| Maximum load capacity | 400–1,000 kg, depending on the lift model | Varies by model | Varies by model | Varies by model | Varies by model |
| Safety Standards and Long-Term Care | |||||
| Safety standards | MD 2006/42/EC, EN81-41. SIL 3 | Depends on the manufacturer’s certification | Depends on the manufacturer’s certification | Depends on the manufacturer’s certification | Depends on the manufacturer’s certification |
| Warranty | Maintenance, lift warranty and screw warranty vary by lift model | Depends on the manufacturer and distributor | Depends on the manufacturer and distributor | Depends on the manufacturer and distributor | Depends on the manufacturer and distributor |
Key information to check before planning a lift installation
Lift planning should begin with a review of the available space, number of floors, building structure, access points, electrical supply and intended use. This information helps determine the most suitable lift model and installation requirements.
| Key information | Details |
|---|---|
| Installation space | Allow approximately 1 square metre as a starting point. Check the width, depth and height of the available space, the top-floor headroom and the surrounding area required for installation. |
| Number of floors and travel distance | Confirm the number of stops, finished floor level at each landing, floor-to-floor height excluding structural slab thickness, and total travel distance. This helps determine the right lift model and overall structure height. |
| Building structure | Check the locations of beams, columns, floors, walls and relevant fixing points. Assess whether structural reinforcement or a supporting foundation will be required. |
| Doors and access points | Define the door position, opening direction and door configuration at each floor. Check the clear space in front of each door and the users’ access routes. |
| Intended use | Consider the number of users, frequency of use, wheelchair or walking-aid access, and the weight and size of any items that may be transported. |
| Electrical supply | Check the type and power capacity required for the selected lift model, as well as the location of the electrical panel, power supply point and cable route within the house or building. |
| Location and surroundings | Confirm whether the lift will be installed indoors or outdoors. For outdoor installations, consider rain exposure, drainage and connection points to the building at each floor. |
Where should a lift be installed?
The lift location should be planned around the building layout, structural conditions, user routes and available space. The right position should provide easy access to every floor while limiting changes to the existing architecture.
Stairwell void
Uses available space between the stairs, keeping the lift close to main routes and easily accessible from every floor.
Corner of the building
Places the lift against a wall or corner without blocking main routes, suitable for new-build and renovation projects.
Through-floor installation
Creates openings through each floor, with beams, floor structure and interior finishes considered during the early design stage.
Outside the building
Preserves indoor space but requires careful planning for the foundation, floor connections, drainage and weather protection.
Double Volume
Uses the open vertical space between floors, providing easy access while maintaining an airy and connected interior.
Professional Lift Planning Tools
Practical resources to help you plan, compare, and prepare lift projects with confidence, from drawings and technical data to lift configuration support.
Lift Drawings
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Technical Data
Review key specifications, dimensions, safety standards, and technical details for Cibes lift models.
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Lift Configurator
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Frequently Asked Questions for Architects
A Cibes screw-driven lift moves up and down by rotating a nut on a vertical steel screw inside the shaft. The motorised nut attached to the platform travels along the screw, lifting and lowering the cabin at a controlled, smooth speed. There is limited use of hydraulic oil (auto lubricated screw), no counterweight, no traction cable, and no overhead machine room. The drive is self-locking, which means the platform cannot fall freely, even in the event of a power loss or motor failure.
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