Why customers choose Capricorn
Gearless drives on every model
The whole range runs gearless, rope or belt driven, so the ride is quieter and uses less power than older geared equipment.
ARD with UPS as standard
Every model includes an automatic rescue device with UPS. In a power cut the car goes to the nearest landing and the doors open.
Masonry or glass shaft
Models suit a masonry shaft, a metallic shaft or a self supporting glass shaft, so a lift can go into a finished house as well as a new one.
AMC for every brand
We maintain lifts we did not install. If your current supplier has gone quiet, you do not have to replace the lift to get it serviced.
Delivery in three months
Manufacturing starts once you approve the drawing. Delivery is within three months of the order and installation takes 10 to 20 days.
Service visits every two months
After handover our team visits every two months to keep the lift running, on top of the breakdown cover in your contract.
Our range
Capricorn Vertex
Professional Grade Commercial Solution
The Capricorn Vertex is engineered for high-traffic commercial environments, offering reliability, efficiency, and sleek design. Perfect for office buildings, retail centers, and commercial complexes.
| Capacity (persons) | 4,6,8,10,15,18,20,26 |
|---|---|
| Cabin | SS 304 Silver- Glossy & Hairline finish |
| Door | SS 304 Covered |
| Drive | Gearless Version 1 Rope Driven |
| Controls | Push Buttons – with Brail |
| Safety | Advanced Braking System, Overload Cutoff, Speed Governing, ARD with UPS |
| Suits | Masonry |
Capricorn Presidential
Luxury Commercial Elevator Solution
The Capricorn Presidential represents the pinnacle of commercial elevator luxury. Featuring premium materials, advanced technology, and sophisticated design for prestigious commercial buildings.
| Capacity (persons) | 4,6,8,10,15,18,20,26 |
|---|---|
| Cabin | With & Without Shaft, 3 Side Glass Opening with Glass Shaft, Plain Glass, blurred Glass, Tinted Glass, back panel in, RAL – White, Cream, Black,, Grey, any RGB, Coloured SS – Gold, Rose Gold,, Bronze, Black, etc., Designer SS, Wooden Finish MDF, Leather Finish, Mirror |
| Door | SS 304 Full Vision, With & without Door Frame, RAL, SS Coloured, Tinted option also |
| Drive | Gearless Version 3 Motor or Belt Driven |
| Controls | 20" LCD Panel with, voice control, gesture Control, Mobile Control |
| Safety | Advanced Braking System, Overload Sensor, Speed Governing, ARD with UPS, Drive System 2.0, Intercom, SOS notification on your mobile, Malfunction alert on your, mobile |
| Suits | With Glass Shaft, minimum pit 10 cm, minimum droom 2.4m |
From enquiry to handover
- Enquiry. You tell us the building, the floors and what the lift is for.
- Site visit. Our engineers measure the shaft, pit and headroom and check what is possible.
- Drawing and approval. You get a detailed drawing of the site and the lift to approve before anything is made.
- Manufacturing. The lift is built to the approved drawing.
- Pre-installation visit. A second site visit confirms the shaft is ready before delivery.
- Delivery and installation. Delivery within three months of the order, installation in 10 to 20 days.
- Testing and handover. Full quality and safety check, then handover.
- Ongoing support. Technical visits every two months, with AMC options for the longer term.
What it costs
We do not publish a fixed price, because the shaft, the drive and the finish change it too much for a phone estimate to mean anything. What we do is visit, measure the shaft, pit and headroom, and give you a written quotation against a drawing you have approved. If you are comparing us with someone else, check whether their figure includes the shaft work, the electrical supply to the controller, the rescue device and GST, because that is usually where two very different numbers come from.
Start from the bed
Measure the longest trolley or bed in use, including the headboard and any IV pole. Add clearance at the foot for a staff member to stand and steer. Add space along one side for an attendant with a monitor or an oxygen cylinder. That gives the internal car size. This is why bed lifts are deep rather than wide.
The door is where it usually goes wrong
Car depth gets attention. Door width gets forgotten. The clear opening has to pass the bed at its widest while it is being steered, not while it is standing still. From 1100 mm is a common minimum. Go wider if the lobby is tight and the bed has to turn as it enters.
Levelling
A lift that stops 20 mm low is a jolt for a patient on a trolley and a trip hazard for the person pushing it. Specify levelling accuracy and have it verified at commissioning.
Power
Hospital lifts belong on the essential services supply with generator backup, plus an automatic rescue device as a second layer. If the building has two bed lifts, keep them off the same distribution board.
Indicative bed lift configuration
| Capacity | 1000 to 2000 kg (about 15 to 26 persons) |
|---|---|
| Car depth | Sized to take a loaded bed with an attendant, commonly 2000 mm or more |
| Clear door opening | From 1100 mm, wider where lobby space is tight |
| Door type | Automatic, usually two speed side opening for maximum clear width |
| Speed | 0.5 to 1.5 m/s depending on rise |
| Finishes | Cleanable surfaces, handrails, bumper rails |
| Power | Essential supply with generator backup, plus automatic rescue device |
Frequently asked questions
- What size should a hospital lift be?
- It is set by the bed. Measure the longest trolley in use, add clearance at the foot for the person steering and along one side for an attendant with equipment. That gives the internal car dimensions.
- What door width does a stretcher need?
- A clear opening from 1100 mm is a common minimum, so the bed passes at its widest while being steered. Go wider where the lobby is narrow and the bed has to turn.
- What capacity is typical?
- Between 1000 and 2000 kg. The capacity follows the car size once the bed envelope is fixed.
- Can it carry passengers too?
- Yes, and in smaller facilities it has to. Where budget allows, keep one lift for bed movement so transfers do not queue behind visitors.
- What happens in a power failure?
- The lift should sit on the essential supply backed by the generator, with an automatic rescue device so the car still reaches a landing if both fail.
Where we work
We supply, install and maintain lifts across Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam, Kannur, Alappuzha, Palakkad, Kottayam, Malappuram and the rest of Kerala, from our office in Vyttila, Ernakulam.