10 Oct 2017

COMPARING THE GENIE LIFT SLA RANGE: WHICH MODEL SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

The Genie lift SLA (Superlift Advantage) range is a series of manual, push-around material lifts designed to provide a safe and efficient way to lift heavy loads in indoor environments. Popular across construction, maintenance and facilities work, these lifts help reduce manual handling while offering a portable alternative to forklifts or powered lifting equipment in areas where they are too large or cumbersome to operate.

Compact and easy to manoeuvre, the SLA range spans models from the SLA-5 up to the SLA-25, offering different lift heights and capacities to suit a variety of tasks. The versatility of the Genie lift range is a testament to why they are such a widely used solution for safe vertical material positioning.

WHAT IS THE GENIE SUPERLIFT ADVANTAGE (SLA)?

The Genie lift SLA is a proven, portable manual material lift system that has been designed and refined to safely raise and position heavy loads with minimal effort. Its most popular feature is the compact footprint that allows it to fit through standard doorways and operate easily in confined indoor spaces. The lift is engineered for one-person operation, utilising a hand-cranked winch system to raise and lower loads smoothly and precisely.

Typically, any Genic lift SLA spec features a modular design that supports a plethora of accessories and base options, allowing it to adapt to different lifting tasks. Built for versatility, the SLA is widely used for both indoor work and general site applications.

QUICK COMPARISON OF THE GENIE SLA RANGE

WHERE ARE GENIE SLA LIFTS TYPICALLY USED?

Genie SLA lifts are widely used across multiple industries where safe vertical lifting precision is required in environments with minimal space. They are tried, tested and proven to solve many different problems in their most popular industries. Problems like:

Warehousing and logistical businesses feature frequent heavy stock that needs stacking at height, potentially in smaller areas and with a focus on efficiency. SLA lifts allow for safe, precise, vertical lifting that can be completed by a one-person team. 

In construction, materials need installing at height or transferred across different levels potentially in confined or even unfinished spaces. The compact and adaptable nature of a Genie lift solves this problem. 

For lighting installations and HVAC systems, fittings and ducting need to be installed carefully and from a stable platform at great heights, more often than not, directly to the ceiling. Genie SLA lifts have tremendous stability even at full extension.

In the manufacturing world, certain machinery can be huge, with crucial components being in hard to reach places, SLA lifts solve this issue too. 

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT GENIE SLA MODEL

There are several key decision factors when knowing how to choose the right Genie lift. The ideal model will balance performance needs with handling requirements and the general needs of the intended site conditions. 

Key decision factors include:

• Required lift height: Ensure the model reaches the maximum working height needed for the job.
• Load weight: Check the maximum lifting capacity required for your materials.
• Access restrictions: Consider door widths, lift access points and tight operating areas.
• Frequency of use: Higher-use environments may benefit from more robust configurations.
• Indoor vs site use: Indoor-only work prioritises compactness, while site use may require added durability and stability.
  

WHY CHOOSE A GENIE SLA OVER ALTERNATIVES?

The Genie lift SLA range is a highly practical alternative to many powered lifting tools, ladders and, in some cases, even forklifts. They are a far safer, more stable platform than ladders. More precise than a forklift when used in internal small spaces. Far more portable than a scissor lift and are typically cheaper to maintain and run than other options. 

GET EXPERT ADVICE WHEN CHOOSING YOUR EQUIPMENT

Here at LES, we can supply and advise on the most suitable Genie SLA lift for whatever your application may be, using our decade+ of experience to help ensure you choose the right model for height, load and site conditions.

All units are kept in stock in large quantities and are ready to meet any urgent customer demand, with delivery typically within two working days from order processing. 
If you need equipment more urgently, get in touch and the team will always do what they can to help.