Sometimes the layout of a hallway means that the stairlift track must be positioned in front of a doorway. 

This is overcome by using a hinge track, the track can be folded upwards when the stairlift is not in use leaving access to the door.

The Simplicity 950 has a manual hinge which can be moved easily up and down. When in the raised position the stairlift can then be parked on any part of the track using the remote control: this control is also used to call the stairlift down when the track is lowered.

The Minivator 1000 and 2000 stairlifts can also be installed with a manual hinge track. They operate in a similar way but the stairlift is sent to its park position by using a special button on the remote control. As with the Simplicity 950, when the hinge is lowered the stairlift is called down using the remote control.

If the user finds it difficult to bend installing a powered hinge track removes the need to bend because the hinge is raised and lowered from a button on the remote control. This option is available on Minivator 1000 and 2000 Stairlifts.

Or get in touch and ask about the new Minivator Slide Track:

This unique solution removes the need for a hinge, instead the track moves up the staircase at the same time as the seat is moving, leaving the doorway at the base of your stairs unobstructed.

Similar to a powered hinge, the Slide Track works automatically when the toggle or remote control is activated.

A Slide Track is slightly shorter than the length of your staircase. When you start to travel up the staircase the track will move with you. The track will reach the top of your stairs before the stairlift, it will stop whilst your stairlift continues on its journey to the top where you can safely dismount. When you come downstairs the track will travel down with you so you can dismount safely at the bottom.

The Slide Track is fitted with safety sensors at either end, these will halt the track if it encounters an obstacle during use. Your stairlift will continue to move towards the obstacle if desired where, if safe to do so, you can remove the obstruction and continue your journey. Alternatively the track and stairlift can be moved away from the obstruction.

The Slide Track also offers safety benefits over a traditional hinged system by removing any risk of an object becoming caught in the hinge.