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Last Updated: Tuesday, 27 April, 2004, 15:58 GMT 16:58 UK
Access solutions on show at Interbuild
Photo of FAAC's swing door closer with infrared technology
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Also nominated for an award at Interbuild was FAAC's automatic swing door which uses an 'infrared curtain' to detect obstructions
Photo of the DDA corner turning platform lift
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DDA were showing this ultra quiet platform lift which can turn corners on staircases and is battery powered so cabling can be kept to a minimum
Photo of automatic door and ramp system
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Masterdor and Sheerline offer a door and ramp combination that is intended to be aesthetically pleasing in a domestic setting - doors can be opened using a fob device
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Automatic doors can often make a significant improvement to a building's accessibility - these telescopic doors made by Sesamo are designed for areas where space is more limited
Photo of vertical platform lift with automatic doors
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Where a passenger lift cannot be accommodated, vertical platform lifts are often used - Stannah has fitted automatic doors to this model to improve accessibility
Photo of Vimec stair climbing device
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Where no lift is available a stair climbing device can be used - this one made by Vimec is battery powered, weighs 65kg, but needs a second person to operate it



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