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March 2020
Feature: Low Pitch Roofing
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Elevator with No Ceiling Space Machinery

Powerglide Elevators

Architects often assume that a platform lift is the only option for a skillion roofed building, however, the unique Powerglide mechanism means that both open-style and cabin lifts can be used.

Flexibility of design with this open-style glass walled elevator with no ceiling space machinery.
Flexibility of design with this open-style glass walled elevator with no ceiling space machinery.
Clean roof-lines made possible with a Powerglide elevator. This centrepiece open-style elevator provides access over three floors in award-winning Queenstown home.
Clean roof-lines made possible with a Powerglide elevator. This centrepiece open-style elevator provides access over three floors in award-winning Queenstown home.
Cabin lifts are easily accommodated in any roofline due to minimal ceiling height requirements.
Cabin lifts are easily accommodated in any roofline due to minimal ceiling height requirements.
Simple open-style elevator suitable for any building.
Simple open-style elevator suitable for any building.

Powerglide elevators run on their own, self-supporting rails, with the entire lifting mechanism accommodated between the rails. With no machinery or wiring above the roof of the lift car, they are ideal for buildings with sloping ceilings or very little ceiling height. This also eliminates the need to strengthen the ceiling rafters or construct a specially engineered, hard-wearing shaft.

Architects and designers may often assume that a platform lift is the only option for a skillion roofed building, however, these are traditionally quite slow. The unique Powerglide mechanism means that both open-style and cabin lifts can be used, with the benefit of Powerglide’s superior 9-second floor-to-floor speed.

In a Powerglide elevator, the highest part of the structure is the rail mechanism, which runs approximately 2.3m above the top floor.

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Residential E-Series Elevator (Bespoke)

Residential E-Series Elevator (Bespoke)

Powerglide Elevators

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The Powerglide Residential E-Series Elevator package provides a convenient starting point to create a bespoke elevator.

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  • Suitable as a service or passenger lift, can be combined with disabled access options
  • Suitable for new designs or retrofits
  • Up to 5 stops or 9.6m of travel (typical 4 stop travel distance)
  • Car height up to 2400mm
  • Load capacity maximum: 340kg

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The Powerglide is manufactured and installed to comply with the requirements of NZBC D2/AS2 as an acceptable solution using NZS 4334:2012, and also as an alternative solution using the standards of AS 1735.18 2002 in conjunction with NZBC D2/AS2.

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Commercial E-Series Elevator (Bespoke)

Commercial E-Series Elevator (Bespoke)

Powerglide Elevators

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The Powerglide Commercial E-Series Elevator package provides a convenient starting point to create a bespoke elevator.

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  • Suitable as a service or passenger lift, can be combined with disabled access options
  • Suitable for new designs or retrofits
  • Up to 5 stops or 9.6m of travel (typical 4 stop travel distance)
  • Car height up to 2400mm
  • Load capacity maximum: 340kg

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The Powerglide is manufactured and installed to comply with the requirements of NZBC D2/AS2 as an acceptable solution using NZS 4334:2012, and also as an alternative solution using the standards of AS 1735.18 2002 in conjunction with NZBC D2/AS2.

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Residential A-Series Elevator

Residential A-Series Elevator

Powerglide Elevators

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Smooth ride, effective use of space, stylish colours, and a surprisingly low price tag, the Residential A-Series elevator is perfect for medium-density developers or group home builders looking for a practical blend of convenience, affordability, quality, and style.

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  • Suitable for new designs or retrofits
  • Up to 3 stops or 7m of travel
  • Full car or Open Car configuration
  • Car sizes to suit 1m x 1m and 1.2m x 1.2m lift shafts only
  • Car height up to 2200mm
  • Load capacity maximum: 250kg

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  • This lift complies with this NZ Building Code Standard: NZS 4334:2012.
  • These are the relevant NZ Building Code clauses for this class of lift, and this lift complies with all of these clauses: B1, B2, D2/AS2, F8

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Commercial S-Series Elevator

Commercial S-Series Elevator

Powerglide Elevators

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The Powerglide S-Series elevator saves on time and cost, while adding style.

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  • Suitable as a service or passenger lift, can be combined with disabled access options
  • Suitable for new designs or retrofits
  • Up to 5 stops or 9.6m of travel (typical 4 stop travel distance)
  • Full car configuration; choice of 5 configurations, from full car to open platform
  • Both commercial disabled access compliant sizes are available; 1100 x 1400mm, 1400 x 1400mm
  • Car height up to 2400mm
  • Load capacity maximum: 340kg

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The Powerglide is manufactured and installed to comply with the requirements of NZBC D2/AS2 as an acceptable solution using NZS 4334:2012, and also as an alternative solution using the standards of AS 1735.18 2002 in conjunction with NZBC D2/AS2.

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Residential S-Series Elevator

Residential S-Series Elevator

Powerglide Elevators

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With class-leading speed, style, and safety, Powerglide's S-Series lifts have flexible sizing and car configurations, and decor options to suit any home.

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  • Suitable as a service or passenger lift, can be combined with disabled access options
  • Suitable for new designs or retrofits
  • Up to 5 stops or 9.6m of travel (typical 4 stop travel distance)
  • Full car configuration; choice of 5 configurations, from full car to open platform
  • Flexible sizing options; any size from 800mm up to 1400mm, square or rectangle
  • Disabled access option floor size of 1400mm square
  • Car height up to 2400mm
  • Load capacity maximum: 340kg

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The Powerglide is manufactured and installed to comply with the requirements of NZBC D2/AS2 as an acceptable solution using NZS 4334:2012, and also as an alternative solution using the standards of AS 1735.18 2002 in conjunction with NZBC D2/AS2.

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