Car lift
Car lifts: definition and operation
A car lift compliant with the EN81-20/50 standard—also known as a vehicle elevator or vehicle lifting platform—is a lifting device designed to move vehicles vertically between different levels of a car park, private garage, or mixed-use building. It optimizes available parking space by utilizing vertical height, whereas concrete ramps take up a significant amount of floor area.
SECA designs and installs custom car lifts tailored to the architectural constraints and traffic volumes of each project, whether for new construction or renovation.
Types of car lifts
Hydraulic car lift
The hydraulic car lift is the most common solution for private garages, residential buildings, and small parking facilities. It operates using a system of side or central cylinders powered by a hydraulic power unit. Quiet, robust, and reliable, it is suitable for shallow pit configurations and offers excellent stopping precision.
Technical specifications
Load capacity
SECA car lifts handle loads ranging from 2,500 kg to 5,000 kg, accommodating everything from passenger cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles to luxury sedans. Special configurations for heavy vehicles are available upon request.
Platform dimensions
The platform is sized to accommodate modern vehicles: a minimum width of 2,000 mm and a length ranging from 4,800 mm to 5,500 mm, depending on the model. Widened versions for SUVs and MPVs are available, with widths of up to 2,500 mm.
Safety
The SECA car lift incorporates comprehensive safety features: automatic landing doors locked at every level, an in-cabin presence detector, an optional vehicle centering system, an anti-fall safety gear system, and a safety intercom compliant with the EN 81-20 standard.
Car lift applications
- Private garages and luxury residences: discreet access to basements or upper floors
- Underground parking: space optimization by eliminating ramps
- Car dealerships: multi-level vehicle display
- Hotels and premium residences: automated valet service
- Body shops and mechanical garages: access to raised service bays
