ThyssenKrupp Stair lifts
ThyssenKrupp stairlifts are manufactured by ThyssenKrupp Access, a company specializing in mobility equipment with worldwide recognition for its quality and low-cost products. ThyssenKrupp Access has been around in one form or another for over 60 years, during which it has established this reputation for excellence.
History of ThyssenKrupp Access
The company began in 1947 as American Stair-Glide Company, operating out of the basement of a Kansas City businessman who invented the Stair-Glide lift chair. Over the course of the past sixty years, the company has been acquired and re-named several times, until it was bought by ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG of Germany and re-named ThyssenKrupp Access, specializing in home mobility solutions. This division of the company is based in Grandview, MO, and has hundreds of employees and has sold thousands of ThyssenKrupp stairlifts and other products to satisfied customers, with a goal of providing top quality at the lowest possible price.
Popular Models and Descriptions
ThyssenKrupp stairlifts come in two main models, the Levant and Flow II. The Levant is for straight staircases, and has a capacity for up to 300 pounds. The comfortably-padded, neutral-colored seat is ergonomically designed for comfort and is stylishly European in its appearance, and both the seat and armrests fold up. Features such as one-click center-clasp seatbelts, safety sensors which detect obstructions and seat misalignments, and closed-edge construction keep users safe. The swivel-handle joystick-style control unit is easy for anyone to manipulate, even with manual disabilities, and the remote control send/call boxes allow for more than one person to use the lift in the home at different times, without having to sit and wait. The battery is rated for 25 uses until it needs recharging, which can be done with any home outlet very quickly. The ride and stop are smooth, and the swivel seat keeps users from falls and positions them properly. For those with curved staircases, ThyssenKrupp stairlifts in the Flow II model are the way to go. The Flow II has the unique ability to be fitted even to spiral staircases, something not offered by many other stairlift manufacturers. This model has a slimline, ergonomic seat and footrest design which is available in 4 colors and textures, is rated for up to 275 pounds, and its rack-and-pinion drive system operates smoothly, without jolts and jerks during stopping, starting, and movement.
More Economical Options
For buyers with more concerns for economy than appearance, ThyssenKrupp stairlifts in their Stair-Glide, Excel, Select A/C and Citia models are good choices. These lifts have the same safety features and many of the same comfort features, but have more pared-down appearances and fabrics/materials for the chairs. For those needing a stairlift rated for heavier loads, the SilverGlide accommodates up to 375 pounds easily and safely, while maintaining the quality and safety of the original models.
User Reviews and Opinions
Opinions about ThyssenKrupp stairlifts are generally positive: users find them comfortable, functional, reliable, and easy on the wallet. Maintenance and service are simple and often covered by the company’s warranties. Those considering a stairlift should check out ThyssenKrupp stairlifts by visiting their website at www.tkaccess.com/stair-lift/ for free quotes, consultations, and more information about the company and its products.