Do you need a stair lift which can perform a 90 degree turn? Many staircase configurations require this from a stairlift, and here at UK stairlifts we’ve got you covered!
We’ve been installing stairlifts for 20 years and many of these have been on staircases with a 90 degree bend in them. Take a look at this one, with a 90 degree turn at the top of the stairs. This one has even got a “U” turn at the bottom – a 180 degree turn!
Stair Lift 90 Degree Turn – Curved Stairlift
Some (straight) stairlifts can’t do turns but you’ll find any curved stairlift should be happy with a 90 degree turn. Some stairlifts even perform a seat turn simultaneously while travelling to accommodate even the trickiest of staircases.
Such as the Thyssen Flow X stairlift, which has a patented ASL (Advanced Swivelling Levelling) system. The ASL is a unique patented rotational seat system that allows it to be operated in stairways as narrow as 620mm.
Here’s a Flow 2 stairlift (The Flow X’s predecessor), being installed on a tight 90 degree turn.
Just look at how close the hand rail is to the lift in this picture. The patented technology of the Flow 2 stairlift allows it to travel with the user facing downstairs. This gives you much more leg room for a difficult or awkward staircase. Here (below) the stairlift is being programmed to navigate the turn.
Curved Stairlift 90 Degree Turn
Here’s another stairlift being installed with a 90 degree turn at the top of the staircase. This turn isn’t so tight as the previous example.
Here’s another one with an awkward bend at the start of the staircase. You can see there’s a 90 degree bend on the staircase with a small twist at the end of the rail. This is so that the stairlift can sit at the base of the stairs without obstructing the staircase.
The Thyssen rail is designed specifically for your staircase so that it can be as nimble and unobtrusive as possible. See our page on Thyssen stairlifts for more information on this particular model (the Flow 2).
Here’s the same stairlift from above, showing the 90 degree bend around the bannister rail.
Stairlifts With Multiple 90 Degree Bends
This stairlift has three 90 degree bends in it; one at the bottom to fit the chair out of the way, and two at the top of the staircase. A 90 degree bend can be used to navigate turns in a staircase or place the stairlift to the side so it doesn’t obstruct the staircase for other users.
Summary
So there you have it! If you have a staircase with a 90 degree turn in it, that’s no problem for our team of engineers! We have the stairlift for you, however complex your staircase might be!
If you have a difficult staircase, checkout our post on stairlifts for awkward stairs. We will recommend the best stairlift for your specific situation and budget. We even offer a range of reconditioned stairlifts for anyone on a budget.
