AKROS Movilidad Blog

Practical guides on platform lifts, homelifts and accessibility. We help you understand the differences between types of equipment so you can make the best decision for your project.

Platform lift installed on the exterior of a home
Comparison

Platform lift vs conventional lift: what's the difference?

Not all lifting equipment is the same. Learn the technical, regulatory and cost differences between an accessibility platform lift and a conventional passenger lift.

14 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Single-family home with integrated platform lift
Practical guide

When is a platform lift a better choice than a conventional lift?

Discover the cases where an accessibility platform lift covers vertical mobility needs with less building work and a lower cost than a conventional lift.

12 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Screw-drive platform lift for existing homes
Installation

Installing a platform lift in an existing home: minimal building work

Can you install a platform lift without major construction? Yes. We explain how platform lifts adapt to existing homes with minimal intervention.

9 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
Hydraulic homelift for accessibility
Pricing

Platform lift vs conventional lift: price comparison

How much does a platform lift cost and how much a conventional lift? We review price ranges, influencing factors and return on investment.

28 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
Accessibility platform lift in a public building
Accessibility

Platform lifts in hotels, shops and public buildings

Accessibility is a legal requirement and a business opportunity. How platform lifts solve architectural barriers in public spaces without major renovation.

12 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Homelift installed on the exterior of a house
Regulations

Are homelifts legal in Spain? Regulations for lifts up to 0.15 m/s

Not being a conventional lift does not mean being less regulated. CE marking, the Machinery Directive, EN 81-41 and the ITC AEM 1: all the regulations that guarantee their safety.

4 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Residential homelift with self-supporting structure at a detached house
Safety

How safe are lifts and homelifts? What the figures and engineering in Spain show

Over 1.15 million units and 200 million daily trips in Spain with a virtually zero fatality rate. Which redundant mechanical barriers protect every journey and why a serious accident requires an exceptional chain of causes.

16 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
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