Ceiling Hoist Systems (Complete Solution)

Ceiling Hoist Systems (Complete Solution)

Our Ceiling Hoist Systems excel in patient handling, ensuring safe and efficient transfers. The AirRise and Airglide360 systems, expertly installed, set new standards. The Airglide360 track, integrated into the ceiling, maintains a non-clinical look, enhances infection control, and offers full room coverage.

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In patient handling, our Ceiling Hoist Systems are top-notch, providing safe and efficient transfers in care settings. Our Air Rise and Airglide360 ceiling lift systems, designed and installed by our team, set new standards in patient handling. The Airglide360 track system is integrated into the ceiling, keeping a non-clinical look, improving infection control, and offering flexibility for full room coverage. Our wall-mounted hoist systems are a quicker installation option, ideal for high ceilings or limited floor space. Paired with the Air Rise hoist units, which have quiet, smooth-rolling twin trolleys and soft-start/stop technology, we make patient handling safer and more comfortable. Just like a train needs tracks for a smooth ride, a hoist unit needs tracking to move easily. Our Airglide360 track system is one of the most discreet and tidy options available. Its design allows it to blend into the ceiling, avoiding the need to hang below. This keeps a non-clinical look and improves infection control. The Airglide360 tracking rail system is versatile, suitable for X-Y systems, also known as H-frames, providing full room coverage. Available in two sizes, our Airglide360 tracking is designed for a smooth and quiet ride, ensuring control around corners. With a tight radius of just 480mm, our curved sections come in 15, 30, 45, 60, and 90-degree models, tailored to your layout. While our standard rail is white, we can accommodate custom colour requests. Contact us if you prefer a different colour option. In any hoist setup involving transitions between layouts and rooms, a gate system is essential for connecting the rails. Our Airglide360 Transit Coupling uses magnets and sensors to ensure a secure connection when moving between systems. To engage the Transit Coupling, guide the track to the desired position, and it will lock in place through the magnetic mechanism. Sensors detect your movement through the coupling, automatically unlocking it as you transfer to the other system. This system simplifies moving patients and clients between different rooms and tracks, prioritizing their safety and dignity. For more complex overhead track configurations, consider using turntables and track switches to accommodate various routes. Turntables offer automatic rotation within the track layout, allowing for easy switches between systems. You can choose three or four outlet options to optimize your system’s functionality. Track switches facilitate seamless transitions between different systems or routes. The entire process is automated, ensuring your full attention remains on the person under your care. If accessing the ceiling is not possible or your ceiling joists cannot support a hoist system’s weight, our wall-mounted solution may be the best alternative! This system attaches to the wall with sturdy brackets, featuring flat metal plates with sections to securely attach the rails. One of the main advantages of wall-mounted systems is their quick installation process. Unlike ceiling-mounted tracks that require cutting or drilling through the ceiling, wall-mounted systems involve attaching brackets to the wall, onto which the rails are easily slotted. This streamlined installation typically takes only half the time required for a ceiling-mounted system. Furthermore, wall-mounted systems excel in rooms with high ceilings or limited floor space, making them a versatile choice for various environments. Any ceiling lift system requires a hoist unit, and our AirRise range is among the best available. With quiet, smooth-rolling twin trolleys, our AirRise units handle turns and corners with ease and comfort. The AirRise range also features soft-start and soft-stop technology, ensuring patients and users experience no jerky movements. These units have Battery Protection Software, which helps maintain batteries in good condition long-term and alerts you when they need charging! Our AirRise units come in different models and weight limits. The number at the end indicates the number of kilograms the unit can lift. Choose from the following: AirRise200, AirRise275, AirRise350, AirRise500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A ceiling track hoist is an overhead lifting system designed to safely transfer individuals with limited mobility. It enhances accessibility, reduces caregiver strain, and saves space compared to mobile hoists.

Ceiling hoists come in fixed, portable, manual traverse, powered traverse, and bariatric models, each suited for different healthcare environments.

Ceiling hoists offer better stability, eliminate floor obstructions, and provide smoother patient transfers compared to traditional mobile hoists.

Ceiling hoists are installed using ceiling mounts, wall brackets, or support posts. The method depends on the structure of the building and weight capacity requirements.

The track system must be reinforced to handle 1.5 times the hoist’s safe working load. Engineers assess ceiling strength and required fixings before installation.

Yes, older buildings may need additional reinforcements, such as steel beam supports or alternative wall-mounted solutions.

Commonly used in hospitals, care homes, rehabilitation centres, and private homes to support mobility needs.

One potential disadvantage of a motorised hoist is that it requires a power source, making it unusable during power outages unless there is a backup system. Additionally, motorised components may require regular maintenance to ensure reliable operation.

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Yes, but they require special coatings and infrared handsets to prevent damage from moisture.

X-Y systems provide full-room coverage, while monorails follow a fixed track for specific transfer points.

Ceiling hoists require a 24V power connection, with dedicated outlets for transit couplings, track switches, and charging points.

Charging happens through the handset, requiring a switched fuse spur installed at ceiling height.

Hoists need an annual service and load testing at 1.5 times their safe working limit to ensure safety.

Yes, all Innova hoists meet EN: 10535:2006 and Directive 93/42/EEC safety standards.

Yes! Systems can be customized with straight monorails, curved tracks, or full-room X-Y coverage for maximum flexibility.

Inset tracks provide a sleek, space-saving design and improved infection control.

Yes, the AirGlide Curtain Hopper allows privacy curtains and hoists to coexist without obstruction.

• Integralift Hidden Hoist – A discreet hoist that folds away into a cabinet. • Mobile hoists – A non-permanent lifting solution.

Yes, they integrate with hospital beds, wheelchairs, and bathing systems for seamless patient handling.

Contact Innova Care Concepts via phone (0345 034 1450) or email ([email protected]).

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