What are the different types of system available?
Our range can be split into three broad categories:
Vertical Stacking Parking Systems (Parklift)
The simplest and lowest cost systems to install and operate, car stackers provide parking spaces on two or three levels – all of which are accessed from the same aisle level. They can provide either dependent parking (where one car must be removed to access other ones parked above), or independent access, where vehicles can be parked independently of one another. Operation is via a ‘hold-to-run’ key switch. Parklift systems are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the hydraulic systems being ideal for residential use, valet parking and commercial use. This system type is not suitable for untrained public use.
Semi-automatic Parking Systems (Combilift)
Although similar in parking layout to car stackers, semi-automatic computerised systems such as Combilift are more sophisticated, with the entry level of parking spaces sliding sideways, and the others moving vertically automatically. They optimise the use of space even beyond Parklifts – making them typically 30-50% more spatially efficient. Combilift systems always provide independent access to each parking space. The individual user has a coded fob or optionally an mobile ‘App’ to operate the system. They are customisable with optional finishes to the structure platforms, doors and controls, and are suitable for virtually any indoor application, from residential apartment buildings to office headquarters and hotels with valet parking. This system is not suitable for untrained public use.
Fully Automatic Parking Systems (MultiParker, Parksafe, Levelparker, Slimparker and Crossparker)
Fully automatic systems offer the highest density parking. With a wide range of configurations large, small, long, wide, or tall, above or below ground and with multiple levels, they can solve many car park design issues. Drive in/out access points can be many levels above or below the car park where the cars are stored. They also provide a luxury and convenient experience to the driver, as they simply need to drive into one of the systems large garages. And then when instructed by the driver their car is parked for them automatically. When the driver requests their car it is delivered back to the exit garage – facing forwards and ready to drive out. The systems can be used for residential, commercial, hotel and also public parking.
What is a vertical stacking system?
The simplest and lowest cost systems to install and operate, car stackers provide parking spaces on two or three levels – all of which are accessed from the same aisle level. They can provide either dependent parking (where one car must be removed to access other ones parked above), or independent access, where vehicles can be parked independently of one another. Operation is via a ‘hold-to-run’ key switch. Parklift systems are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the hydraulic systems being ideal for residential use, valet parking and commercial use. This system type is not suitable for public use.
What is a semi-automatic system?
Although similar in parking layout to car stackers, semi-automatic computerised systems such as Combilift are more sophisticated, with the entry level of parking spaces sliding sideways and the others moving vertically. They optimise the use of space even beyond Parklifts – making them typically 30-50% more spatially efficient. Combilift systems always provide independent access to all parking spaces. Each user has a coded fob or App to operate the system. They are customisable with optional finishes doors and controls and are suitable for virtually any indoor application, from residential apartment buildings to office headquarters and hotels with valet parking.
What is a fully automatic system?
Fully automatic systems offer the highest density parking. With a wide range of configurations above or below ground and with multiple levels, they can solve many car park design issues. They provide a luxury and convenient experience to the driver, as they simply park their car in one of the systems garages, and it is then parked automatically – without the driver ever having to enter the parking area. The car is then delivered back to an exit garage when requested by the driver – facing forwards and ready to drive out. The systems can be used for residential, commercial, hotel and also public parking.
