When the staircase is the barrier, keep the staircase
A vertical lift isn't always the answer — sometimes the stairs are the only route. The Vimec V6S carries a wheelchair and passenger up to 300 kg along a custom rail that follows the staircase itself, then folds flat against the wall so the stairs stay clear for everyone else. It's the newest generation of a platform Vimec has installed more than 50,000 times worldwide, and it has the design awards to show for it.
We supply, install and maintain the V6S across the North East, with a made-to- measure rail for your exact staircase.
Why it stands out
- Follows real staircases — straight flights, curves and intermediate landings, with the rack-and-pinion drive built into the unit so there's no motor running along your stairwell.
- Indoors or outdoors — IP44-rated for weather, with an optional protective cover for exposed installations.
- No building work — it fixes to the staircase or wall; no structural alterations, no redecorating.
- Genuinely easy to use — fully automatic travel, a backlit display you can read in direct sunlight, and soft-touch buttons designed for limited hand mobility.
- Considerate of the house — the platform folds away neatly, and the aluminium construction is fully recyclable.
- Connected — the MyVimec app for users, and an optional cloud gateway if you manage lifts across a building.
Ideal for
Wheelchair users in homes with staircases a vertical lift can't serve, communal stairs in flats, and public buildings that need step-free access without rebuilding the entrance.
Need vertical travel instead? See our platform lifts or the straight-staircase Vimec V6.
Request a quote and we'll arrange a free staircase survey — every V6S rail is made to measure.
