Home Lift Systems: Choosing the Right One

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

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This article analyzes various home lift systems, highlighting their features, benefits, and limitations to help homeowners make an informed decision.

•Home lifts are smaller elevators designed for residential use, prioritizing safety and space efficiency.
•Interest in home lifts in Thailand has significantly increased, with Google Trends data showing a substantial rise from 2010 to 2025.
•Four main types of home lift systems are discussed: Screw-driven, Hydraulic, Traction (Cable), and Vacuum-driven, each with distinct installation requirements and operational characteristics.

•Google Trends data indicates a significant rise in interest for 'home lifts' in Thailand, from 8.2 index points in 2010 to 73.8 index points in 2025.
•Home lifts are designed for residential use, require less space than building elevators, and can often be installed in existing homes.
•Four primary drive systems for home lifts are Screw-driven, Hydraulic-driven, Traction-driven (Cable), and Vacuum-driven.
•Screw-driven lifts are highlighted for their safety, minimal site preparation, and quick installation, with some models taking only 5-7 days for a two-story home.
•Hydraulic lifts are noted for their heavy lifting capacity and smooth operation, stemming from industrial applications, but require attention to hydraulic fluid maintenance.
•Traction-driven (cable) lifts are the most familiar for high-rise buildings, offering speed and high usage capacity, but requiring more extensive structural work.
•Vacuum-driven lifts are praised for their space-saving design and quick installation, often being cylindrical and suitable for retrofitting, but with limitations on capacity and height.
•Country Manager of Cibes Lift (Thailand) stated that home lifts are becoming more common in new housing projects.

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Sarakrantip Pungthong

"Home lifts are becoming increasingly common in many new housing projects."

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Cibes Lift

A brand of home lifts mentioned as a leading provider in Thailand, particularly for screw-driven systems.

Sarakrantip Pungthong(คุณสคราญทิพย์ พึ่งทอง)

Country Manager of Cibes Lift (Thailand) Co., Ltd., quoted on the rising trend of home lifts.