Shaft
Inside width and depth, measured over the full height: the smallest value counts.
Pre-study: the measurements to take before your request
An accurate quote starts with good measurements. Here is what to measure on site, and the minimum pit and headroom values for each of our ranges.
Measurements to take
Pit
Depth between the finished level of the lowest landing and the bottom of the shaft.
Headroom
Distance between the finished level of the top landing and the shaft ceiling.
Floors and travel
Number of floors served, height between floors and total travel.
Access
Position of the doors on each floor: one access, two opposite accesses or at 90°.
Machine room
Is there one? Its dimensions, access and position relative to the shaft.
Power supply
Single-phase 230 V or three-phase 400 V, available power.
Structure
Type of shaft walls (concrete, masonry, steel structure) for fixing the guide rails.
Minimum values per range
Indicative manufacturer values; always confirmed by the study of your drawings.
| Range | Load | Minimum pit | Headroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Médium 2.5 | 225 to 630 kg | 300 mm existing · 1,000 mm new | 2,500 mm |
| ALPHA Motion | 450 and 630 kg | 800 mm existing · 1,100 mm new | 2,500 to 3,300 mm depending on roof |
| SweetLIFT | 225 to 400 kg | 100 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Mégalift car lift | 3,000 kg | 1,400 mm | Car height + 1,600 mm |
| Mégalift goods lift | Up to 6 t | On study | Car height + 1,250 to 1,600 mm |
What to send us
- Building drawings (section and floors) or a dimensioned sketch of the shaft
- Photos of the shaft, the pit, the shaft top and the machine room if any
- Number of floors, building use and required load
- Country and city of the site
- Your car and finish preferences, if you know them
Related pages
Médium 2.5 range
A machine-room-less lift designed for buildings short on space: pit reduced to 300 mm and top floor at 2,500 mm, on a single load-bearing wall.
Learn more →ALPHA Motion
Two loads, predefined dimensions and simplified installation: Sodimas' standard residential lift, for new and existing buildings.
Learn more →HYBRID
Simple, robust mechanics combined with QI Touch electronics: the best-value Sodimas lift for volume projects, with or without a machine room.
Learn more →SweetLIFT home lift
A home lift designed in France by Sodimas for houses and villas: it fits without major works, with a 10 cm pit, and can be fully customised.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
What if my pit is too shallow?
Several ranges accept reduced pits in existing buildings, down to 300 mm for the Médium. Otherwise the pit can sometimes be deepened: we study it with you.
My shaft is not plumb, is that a problem?
It is common in renovation. Measure at several heights: the smallest dimension is the reference, and the rails are adjusted on installation.
Is a site survey required?
Not always: drawings and photos are often enough for a first quote. A visit can be arranged through our network depending on the country.
All guides
EN 81-20 and EN 81-50: what they require
Since 2017, every new lift installed in Europe must comply with EN 81-20 (construction and installation) and EN 81-50 (design rules, calculations and tests of components). Here are the main requirements and how our lifts meet them.
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Lift with or without machine room: how to choose
Choosing between a machine-room-less lift and a lift with machine room mostly depends on the building: available space, an existing room, height and use. Here are the criteria that matter.
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Home lift: what you need to know
A private lift can now be installed without major works, in new and existing houses. Footprint, power supply, regulations: here are the points to check, with the example of the SweetLIFT.
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Exporting a lift: the step-by-step guide
Buying a lift in Europe for a site abroad means organising the quote, manufacturing, documents and transport well. Here is how we work.
Read the guide →A lift project?
Send us your drawings: we study your project and send you a detailed offer.