Strident Innovations has reported that they are supporting the elevator and passenger lifts industry with reliable back-up batteries.

Based in Norfolk, Strident Innovations have over 20 years’ experience providing batteries to a range of sectors, including mobility, fire and security and elevator and passenger lifts.  

With increasing regulation around the operation and maintenance of lifts and elevators, Strident said to be supplying their extensive battery range to support facilities managers, service contractors and lift system manufacturers.

“A reliable battery for back-up power”

Caleb Deayton, Managing Director, Strident Innovations explained: “According to research conducting by Openreach, there are over 300,000 lifts in the UK, each with emergency lighting, alarms, communication lines or even evacuation systems.

“Therefore, a reliable battery for back-up power is a critical requirement for safety and rescue in the event of breakdown or power failure.”

Maintaining lifts and escalators

The passenger lift industry is reportedly governed by strict regulation.

The company has articulated that in order to satisfy the needs of BS 9999 Annex G, lifts that could be used for fire-fighting or the evacuation of occupants in the event of a fire, particularly those with mobility difficulties, must have independent back-up power – often a battery or an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) which requires batteries to function.

Additionally, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Building Safety Act give building owners and facilities manager the significant responsibility of maintaining lifts, escalators and moving walks in their building.

HSE guidance reportedly suggests that those responsible should regularly carry out comprehensive safety assessments to ensure successful operation.

“Operational and compliant”

Deayton said: “During the recommended safety assessments, back-up batteries are typically replaced as a precaution.

“For this routine servicing, service providers need high-quality, reliable batteries to ensure their systems remain operational and compliant for the next six months and beyond. That’s where we come in.”

Meeting rigorous demands

Strident Innovations has reported that its range of batteries are designed to meet the rigorous demands of back-up power applications.

The company has stated that their products are manufactured using carefully selected raw materials and advanced glass matting for high-performance, safety and longevity.

The company – backed by quality control under their ISO 9001 accreditation – have a long history of working closely with maintenance providers and OEMs to deliver products that match the needs of elevator and passenger lift equipment.

“Quality and reliable products”

Deayton concluded: “In addition to our quality and reliable products, we offer same-day dispatch on orders placed before 15:30, no minimum order quantities and a dedicated account manager to support every customer.

“Our goal is to make it simple for lift service professionals that need to access the right battery, fast.”