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S-SERIES: commercial and Public ELEVATORS
Save on time and cost while adding on style! The Powerglide S-Series elevator costs around 30% less than mainstream commercial elevators and has a four-week lead time compared to 30+ for imported lifts.
Many commercial projects fall into elevator no-man’s land - the kind that needs an elevator for accessibility purposes, but falls well short of the travel traffic that would justify the cost of a mainstream commercial lift. Don’t make the mistake of installing a lift that’s over-specified and over-priced for the scope of your build. Plus you may prefer something with a little more visual interest than your standard stainless steel box without elevating your accessibility budget into the stratosphere.
Our S-Series Commercial Elevators comply with NZS4334:2012, an acceptable standard for an accessible route in a commercial building. They’re guaranteed for at least 5 years and only require servicing twice a year to meet the requirements of the NZBC, which adds up to significant savings year-on-year. Powerglide will monitor this for you, thus avoiding the hassle of organising regular servicing and safeguarding against significant increases in body-corporate fees in an apartment environment.
Our range of Designer Decors provides a choice of coordinated decors that allow you to add a little design flair to suit your commercial building without adding the complexity of custom design. Add our industry-leading DESIGN-BUILD-INSTALL program, and you’ll enjoy a seamless process, with support at every stage from the supply of compliance documentation through to final sign-off.
Or if your project warrants total customisation to really make a statement, check out our E-Series Elevator.
S-Series Commercial Elevators at a glance
Configurations: Full Car, Enclosed Platform, Corner Car, Through Car, Open Car.
Size & Shape: Both compliant sizes: 1100mm x 1400mm and 1400mm x 1400mm
Load capacity: 350kg
Decors: 11 designer decors
Safety Features: Electronic pressure edge, safe exit in a power cut
Warranty: 5 years*
Not sure if the S-Series is right for you?
Use our Lift Selector to compare key features of our commercial elevators.
| S-SERIES | E-SERIES |
|---|---|
| 350kg | 350kg |
| 300 mm/sec | 300 mm/sec |
| full car, enclosed platform, corner car, through car, open car | full car, enclosed platform, corner car, through car, open car |
| Car size: 800mm-1400mm, square or rectangle. | Car size: 800mm-1400mm, square or rectangle. |
| Choice of 11 integrated decors for lift car | Fully bespoke lift car |
| 5yr warranty | 5yr warranty |
| Tech Specifications | Tech Specifications |
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STYLing
designer decor combinations
COLOURS, TRIMS AND ACCESSORIES
Our Designer Range gives you a choice of decors so you can choose something that reflects your building’s palette and style. Each decor combines cleverly matched wall panels, ceilings, trims, and handrails, creating an overall effect that adds understated flair to your project. We recommend matching the floor to the building so we leave this up to you.
CONFIGURATIONS
The S-Series is available in five different car configurations allowing for entry/exit on different sides for each floor. Configurations include: Full Car, Corner Car, Enclosed Platform, Through Car, and Open Car.
Click on each of the Designer Decors decors below to view colour and trim and accessories specifications for each one. You can also order melamine samples directly from our NZ-based suppliers. You can also view it in each of the five car configurations. If you’d prefer total design freedom, consider our bespoke E-Series Elevator.
SPEED & PERFORMANCE
At just 9 seconds floor-to-floor*, the S-Series is easily fast enough for a commercial environment. Our GlideDynamix hydraulic technology on a low-friction rail system delivers a ride that’s both smooth and stable. Learn more…
SAFETY
Our electronic pressure edge keeps passengers away from any moving surfaces, and the safe-exit-in powercut feature will keep passengers safe should the unexpected happen. We also offer remote monitoring for added reassurance. Learn more…
RELIABILITY
With a 5-year warranty*, our lifts use componentry of the highest quality to provide unmatched reliability year-on-year. Pair this with our industry-leading aftersales service and you know you can buy with complete confidence. Learn more…
DESIGN FRIENDLY FEATURES
Out unique features make Powerglide Elevators easier to integrate into even the most challenging design. These include self-supporting rails, remote machinery, minimal pit depth, and no machinery above the lift car. Learn more…
SUPPORT
industry-leading design & build service
Powerglide offers an integrated DESIGN-BUILD-INSTALL service that means you can relax and know we have you covered, every step of the way. This includes working with your architect with best-practice advice to streamline the design and consent process and avoid some of the common design traps.
DESIGN - we supply all compliance documentation including project-specific CAD drawings and instructional videos, to a level accepted by all NZ Building Authorities.
BUILD - your elevator is built to spec in our Tauranga factory. We undertake an on-site measure prior to starting the build to minimise any risk of discrepancies. We’ll also liaise directly with your builder and architect to resolve any queries that may arise during the process.
INSTALLATION - is managed by our experienced in-house team, with an install time of around 1 week.
“They provided the concept and the design early on. Their documentation was so good that the architect, McKinney + Windeatt, was able to incorporate the lift into their plans, and the design document was sufficient for all the different trades to work off.”
Ross Newman, owner of Barochan
“Powerglide’s pre-installation specifications were easy to follow. It was a highly technical design, and the methodology had to be well thought out, explained, and clear to follow. Powerglide met that brief. ”
Bill Hamilton, W Hamilton Building
* speed based on standard floor height of 2.7m
* 5 year warranty applies to the S-Series and E-Series only. The A-Series has a 3 year warranty.