Lift Pit Props & Maintenance Supports

Folding & Removable Pit Safety Supports | EN 81-20 Applications

Whitesmith Solutions supplies lift pit props and maintenance supports designed to provide mechanical protection and help establish safe working spaces for technicians during lift inspection, maintenance and servicing.



Our range includes low-profile folding maintenance supports and removable under-car pit props, with safety-monitored configurations for new installations and modernisation projects.

Folding Lift Pit Maintenance Supports

Low-Profile Protection for Restricted Lift Pits

Our folding maintenance supports are designed to help establish a protected working space beneath the lift car, particularly in installations with shallow or restricted pit clearances.

The support folds flat when not in use and locks into position when raised, with electrical monitoring of its operating positions.


Key Features


  • Low-Profile Design – Approximately 140mm high when folded.
  • Automatic Locking – Secures the support in its raised position.
  • Safety Monitoring – IP67-rated position switch with positive-opening contacts.
  • Two Size Options – Available for different pit clearances and installation requirements.
  • Optional Buffer Mounting – Available on suitable configurations.
  • EN 81-20 Applications – Designed for applicable reduced-clearance pit protection requirements.


Available Sizes



  • Size 1: 500–770mm vertical × 630–900mm horizontal.
  • Size 2: 700–1000mm vertical × 820–1150mm horizontal.
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Removable Lift Pit Props – Under-Car Supports

Mechanical Protection for Lift Pit Maintenance

Our removable lift pit props provide a mechanical support beneath the lift car during maintenance and inspection activities.


The system incorporates a floor-mounted socket, a removable steel prop and a wall-mounted storage bracket, with electrical safety monitoring for the installation.


Key Features



  • Under-Car Support – Mechanical support for applicable maintenance conditions.
  • Removable Design – Stored on the pit wall when not in use.
  • Safety Monitoring – Supplied with a safety switch.
  • Two Length Options – 2500mm and 3000mm.
  • Rated Capacity – 3000kg safe working load, subject to manufacturer specifications.
  • Complete Kit – Prop, floor socket, safety switch and storage bracket.

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