negotiate a straight staircase with no turns, bends and landing . The stairlift stops at the landing. Another stairlift is required to negotiate the next flight of stairs.

Direct Drive Rack & Pinion
Motor/gearbox directly attached to drive mechanism - no separate gearbox, belts or pulleys - reliability, smooth ride.

Folding Seat & Footrest . Minimises the space taken by the stair lift when not in use. Ideal when there are other users of the staircase.

Overspeed Governor essentialPrevents uncontrolled descent - no stair lift should be without one. It is a mandatory component in most countriesthough strangely not in the US.

No sudden, jarring starts and stops. Make sure it's an electronically controlled system. Mechanical soft starts don't work very well.Locking Swivel Seat essentially ensures safe mount/dismount of stair lift at top of stairs. Stair lift seat pivots and locks in position, so user can step directly off on to landing.

Infra Red Remote Control
Allows stair lift to be summoned remotely. Steer clear of Radio Frequency remotes, which are susceptible to outside
interference.Locking Key Switch essentialDisables the stair lift to prevent tampering or unauthorized use.

Not a gimmick - constantly displays stair lift status, by a system of lights or a digital display. The system allows the user and relevant tech personnel to determine the stair lifts operation and safety status. * This feature is essential if you are installing the stair lift yourself.

This feature allows users who cannot bend their knees to use a stair lift. Also works well on very narrow staircases.Safety SurfacesStops the stair lift if it collides with any obstruction on the stairway.

The lower section of the rail folds upwards and out of the way, in situations where the foot of the rail might otherwise cause an obstruction or tripping hazard.