Discover all about lifts and elevator platforms with FAIN

How is a lift installed, step by step?

Lifts / 25 April 2023

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Can a lift fall? It’s almost impossible. Find out why!

“What if the cables let go?”, “What if the cab falls?”, “What if…? ” Although we all ride in lifts…

Lifts / 13 March 2023

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Mobile stairlift and lifting platforms: Enabling accessibility for all

Stairlifts are platforms or chairs that are attached to the staircase using rails to let anyone with reduced mobility travel…

Stairlifts / 13 March 2023

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How does the cold affect your lift?

Although lifts are highly reliable and extremely durable devices, they are no exception: lifts are also affected by the cold.  …

Lifts / 13 March 2023

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FAIN Ascensores arrives in Ireland

We are very proud to announce that, for the first time in our history, we have acquired the subsidiary of…

Commitments / 11 July 2022

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Does your lift still have manual doors? Replace them with automatic doors and enjoy all their advantages!

It is still common to see manual or semi-automatic doors in lifts in all types of homes and buildings, inside…

Lifts / 11 July 2022

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ILS, on the cutting edge: Ecotests to control the two-way communication system

At ILS, we are proud to work with high-tech resources and an exceptional and committed staff, such as our technicians.…

Lifts / 11 July 2022

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How can a new control panel improve my lift?

The control panel is one of the most important elements of the lift, as it governs all the safety elements,…

Lifts / 11 July 2022

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Examples of lowering a lift to ground level: ensure your building is accessible

However, it is increasingly common for residential buildings to have problems with accessibility and architectural barriers, whether due to the…

Lifts / 11 July 2022

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Avoid queues before they happen thanks to traffic calculation simulators for your lift!

Conducting a vertical traffic study is more essential than you think to make sure the right size lift is installed.…

Lifts / 11 July 2022

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M2M: Why is it so important to install a digital line in your lift?

To guarantee the safety of everyone who uses an elevator it is a requirement to have a telephone in a…

Lifts / 11 July 2022

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Discover ION Lift: the new ILS lift that comes with everything standard

ILS is very proud to present ION, a new lift that does not need a machine room and with which…

Lifts / 11 July 2022

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ION Green, the lift without electricity that makes up to 100 trips with no electricity

After the debut of ION – a new lift that does not need a machine room and with which we…

Lifts / 11 July 2022

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What is the lift lifespan before being refurbished or replaced?

If there is a lift installed in your residential building, you may well be wondering what is useful life of…

Lifts / 24 May 2022

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Is it expensive your lift maintenance contract cost? Find out what’s behind your contract!

Do you know how much it costs to maintain your lift? Do you really know everything that's behind a maintenance…

Lifts / 24 May 2022

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ION Solar, the latest in smart solar powered lifts

One of the last places we’d want to be if the light goes out is inside a lift, right? You…

Lifts / 24 May 2022

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Infrared barriers: what they are and why to install them on the doors of your lift

At ILS, we are working to incorporate the latest technology into our lifts. We want to make them safer, easier…

Lifts / 24 May 2022

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How to install a lift outside a building by reconstructing the staircase

This type of lift is perhaps the most well-known among society, as it is the easiest to see and recognise…

Lifts / 24 May 2022

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Mislevel between cab and floor: What to do if the lift stops between two floors

When a lift stops, the cab must be perfectly level with the corresponding floor, such that it is neither above…

Lifts / 24 May 2022

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What’s making that noise in your lift? We’ll help you nail it down and put an end to it!

You’ve no doubt wondered more than once when riding in a lift why it was making so much noise. This…

Lifts / 24 May 2022

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I’m trapped in the lift. What do I do now? We’ll answer your questions!

You go in the lift, press the button for the floor you are going to, the doors close and the…

Lifts / 20 May 2022

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What is gearless technology? Discover all advantages gearless motor for lifts

More and more companies are focusing on the energy efficiency of their products. And this is no less important in…

Lifts / 20 May 2022

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Lift cleaning services: Everything you need to know about cleaning lifts effectively

Have you stopped to think about your lift cleanse? This small space is prone to accumulate dirt and we want…

Lifts / 20 May 2022

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Upgrading a lift: What’s involved? When should you do it? What are the benefits?

Let’s consider the following example: What is the average service life of a car? It would be unusual for you…

Lifts / 20 May 2022

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Your lift has to be just as safe as a new one!

Improve your lift safety and make your building more accessible. All existing lifts should incorporate safety measures similar to those…

Lifts / 20 May 2022

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