Lift Car-Top Safety Barriers
Fixed, Folding & Adjustable Height Safety Barriers | EN 81-20/50 Applications
Whitesmith Solutions supplies a comprehensive range of lift car-top safety barriers and handrails designed to provide fall protection for technicians working on top of lift cars during installation, maintenance and inspection.
Our range includes fixed height three-sided barriers, folding handrails and adjustable-height systems, with options for new installations and modernisation projects. Selected configurations incorporate electrical safety monitoring and are designed to support applicable EN 81-20/50 requirements.
Fixed Car-Top Safety Barriers
Three-Sided Protection for Lift Car Roofs
Our fixed car-top safety barriers provide permanent edge protection for technicians working on lift car roofs. The three-sided design can be adjusted or trimmed on-site to accommodate different car-top dimensions.
Key Features
- Three-Sided Protection – Fixed handrail configuration for car-top access
- Adjustable Dimensions – Suitable for car tops up to 2000 × 2000mm
- On-Site Installation – Can be trimmed to suit individual requirements
- Mounting Options – Installation onto suitable car-roof structures or Unistrut channels
- Optional Toe Boards – Additional perimeter protection where required
Folding Car-Top Safety Barriers
Space-Saving Handrails with Safety Monitoring
Our folding car-top safety barriers are designed for installations where overhead clearance is restricted. The handrails fold down when not required and lock into position when raised for maintenance access.
Key Features
- Folding Design – Reduces the height of the barrier when stored.
- Safety Monitoring – Integrated position switches for connection to the lift safety circuit.
- Automatic Locking – Secures the handrail in its upright position.
- Adjustable Width – Up to 1300mm, depending on configuration.
- Multiple Options – Available in different folding-height configurations.
Base-Folding Car-Top Safety Barriers
Fold-Down Protection for Restricted Spaces
Base-folding car-top barriers provide an alternative to conventional folding handrails. The assembly folds at its base, allowing the barrier to be lowered when not in use.
Key Features
- Base-Folding Configuration – Compact storage against the lift car roof.
- Safety Switch Monitoring – Monitored barrier position.
- Galvanised Steel Construction – Durable corrosion-resistant finish.
- Adjustable Width – Up to 2000mm.
- Complete Installation Kit – Supplied with structural components and fixing hardware.
Adjustable-Height Car-Top Safety Barriers
Variable-Height Handrails for Modernisation
Our adjustable-height car-top barriers provide flexibility for installations with varying overhead clearances and car-roof configurations.
Key Features
- Adjustable Height – Different height ranges available to suit installation requirements.
- Electrical Monitoring – Position monitoring for applicable safety circuits.
- Galvanised Steel – Robust construction for lift shaft environments.
- Adjustable Width – Up to 2000mm.
- Modernisation Applications – Suitable for upgrading existing car-top protection.
