Spiralift technology

The Spiralift is the basic component of some of the best world-renowned platform lifts such as orchestra, stage and piano lifts.

This technology uses two bands of intertwining stainless steel to form a strong and stable column.

  • The Spiralift requires relative low-power electric motor drives thanks to its very high mechanical efficiency.
  • Spiralift units can be configured easily in modular designs to suit any platform geometry and building architecture.
  • Multiple units can be linked to the same drive train and fully synchronized.

Main features

  • Compact
    closed height
  • Reliable
  • Does not
    require excavation
  • Easy to install
  • Adaptable
  • Minimal
    maintenance
  • Sturdy
IL75
ND6
HD9
ND9
IL150
IL250
ND18
I-Lock Series
IL75-MN7
Column Diameter 75 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 200 daN
Maximum Static Capacity 500 daN
Maximum travel 1.6 m
Maximum Speed 0.01 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 137 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 25.1 mm
Drive Chain
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Chain ANSI #40 46 teeth
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL 30 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
I-Lock Series
IL75-MN8
Column Diameter 75 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 400 daN
Maximum Static Capacity up to 1 000 daN *
Maximum travel 1.6 m
Maximum Speed 0.01 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 162 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 25.1 mm
Drive Chain
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Chain ANSI #40 46 teeth
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL 30 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
* Maximum Static and Lifting capacity decreases for high travel.
Traditional Series
ND6
1 This Spiralift unit complies with the DIN 56950-1 standard.
Column Diameter 152 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 2900 daN / 1700 daN 1
Maximum Static Capacity 5130 daN
Maximum travel 3.58 m
Maximum Speed up to 0.117 m/s *
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 226 mm
3 m 424 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 32.8 mm
Drive Integrated Reducer with 2 Input Shafts
Total Ratios
(includes worm ratios), Rt 32.5, 16.25, 10.83, 8.17
Worm Gear Ratios, R 32.5, 16.25, 10.83, 8.17
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL up to 67 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
* Maximum speed decreases for high travel.
Traditional Series
HD9
Certain models of this Spiralift unit comply with the DIN 56950-1 standard.
Column Diameter 229 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 4 450 daN
Maximum Static Capacity 10 000 daN
Maximum travel 6.1 m
Maximum Speed 0.101 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 273 mm
3 m 391 mm
6 m 591 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 52.9 mm
Drive Integrated Reducer with 2 Input Shafts
Total Ratios
(includes worm ratios), Rt 50.3, 25.15, 16.77, 12.64
Worm Gear Ratios, R 32.5, 16.25, 10.83, 8.17
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL up to 58 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
Traditional Series
ND9
Certain models of this Spiralift unit comply with the DIN 56950-1 standard.
Column Diameter 229 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 4 450 daN
Maximum Static Capacity 10 000 daN
Maximum travel 6.1 m
Maximum Speed 0.101 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 259 mm
3 m 377 mm
6 m 577 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 52.9 mm
Drive Double Single Chain
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Chain ANSI #60 54 teeth
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL 70 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
I-Lock Serie
IL150
Column Diameter 150 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 1350 daN
Maximum Static Capacity 4000 daN
Maximum travel 3 m
Maximum Speed 0.006 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 380 mm
3 m 380 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 50.8 mm
Drive Gear
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Contact GALA
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL 30 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 316L
I-Lock Series
ILR250-MN1
This Spiralift unit complies with the DIN 56950-1 standard.
Column Diameter 250 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity up to 4 900 daN *
Maximum Static Capacity up to 8 900 daN *
Maximum travel 7.5 m
Maximum Speed up to 0.203 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 507 mm
3 m 550 mm
6 m 678 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 108 mm
Drive Double Single Chain
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Chain ANSI #60 62 teeth
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL up 78 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
* Maximum Static and Lifting capacity decreases for high travel.
I-Lock Series
ILR250-MN2
Column Diameter 250 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 2 750 daN
Maximum Static Capacity up to 6 900 daN *
Maximum travel 7.5 m
Maximum Speed up to 0.203 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 405 mm
3 m 448 mm
6 m 577 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 108 mm
Drive Double Single Chain
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Chain ANSI #60 62 teeth
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL up to 78 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
* Maximum Static and Lifting capacity decreases for high travel.
I-Lock Series
ILR250-MN6
Column Diameter 250 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity up to 4 900 daN *
Maximum Static Capacity up to 8 900 daN *
Maximum travel 8.25 m
Maximum Speed up to 0.305 m/s **
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 517 mm
3 m 560 mm
6 m 688 mm
8.25 m 785 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 108 mm
Drive Double Single Chain
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Chain ANSI #80 50 teeth
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL Up to 78%
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
* Maximum Static and Lifting capacity decreases for high travel.
** Maximum speed decreases for high travel.
AQUA I-Lock Series
IL250-MN9
Column Diameter 250 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 2 500 daN
Maximum Static Capacity 7 500 daN
Maximum travel 3 m
Maximum Speed 0.006 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 400 mm
3 m 400 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 108 mm
Drive Gear
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Contact Gala
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL 35 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 316L
Inverted I-Lock Series
ILR250-MN10
Column Diameter 250 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity up to 4 900 daN *
Maximum Static Capacity up to 8 900 daN *
Maximum travel 7.5 m
Maximum Speed 0.203 m/s
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 507 mm
3 m 550 mm
6 m 678 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 108 mm
Drive Double Single Chain
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Chain ANSI #60 62 teeth
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL up to 78 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
* Maximum Static and Lifting capacity decreases for high travel.
Traditional Series
ND18
Certain models of this Spiralift unit comply with the DIN 56950-1 standard.
Column Diameter 457 mm
Maximum Lifting Capacity 11 100 daN
Maximum Static Capacity 17 800 daN
Maximum travel 12.2 m
Maximum Speed to 0.203 m/s*
Closed height for travel of
1.2 m 393 mm
3 m 486 mm
6 m 644 mm
8.25 m 771 mm
12 m 962 mm
Lift Travel per Revolution (pitch) 105.1 mm
Drive Double Single Chain
Main Sprocket & Chain
or Main Gear Chain ANSI #80 80 teeth
Total System Lifting
Efficiency, EL 80 %
Column Material (bands) Stainless Steel 301
* Maximum speed decreases for high travel.