TENAU Smart Elevator
Vehicle storage and access lifts tailored for private homes, focused on low noise, aesthetic appeal, and secure parking in luxury garages and basements.
- Garage Space Multiplier
- Discreet and Secure Storage
- Low-Profile Aesthetics
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Product Overview
Intelligent customization redefines vertical transportation
Residential car lifts are designed to solve the problem of limited parking space or to facilitate the secure, often concealed, storage of collectible vehicles within a private home. These lifts can be used for stacking cars (two-level storage in a single-bay footprint) or for moving a car between a garage and a basement/underground storage area. For the latter, the car on the lift is often driven into an underground level, with the lift platform acting as the ceiling/floor of the garage when lowered, making the car disappear entirely—a feature highly valued in luxury residential design.
Because they are in a home, key design considerations include minimizing noise from the hydraulic pump unit (often remotely located), ensuring the top platform finish matches the garage floor, and incorporating sophisticated safety mechanisms accessible only to the homeowner. The lifts must be rated to handle various residential vehicles, from lightweight sports cars to heavy SUVs.
Basic Product Parameters
Diverse options to meet the needs of different families
| Application | Private Garage Stacking or Basement Access |
| Aesthetic Focus | Concealed Operation, Floor-Matching Platform |
| Rated Load | 3,500 kg – 5,500 kg (7,000 – 12,000 lbs) |
| Noise Level | Targeted Low Decibel Operation |
| Safety | Key-Activated Controls, Redundant Safety Locks |
| Installation | Pit-Style (Concealed) or Surface-Mounted |
Product Advantages
Why choose Tenau elevators?
Hidden and Secure Parking
Pit-installed lifts can completely conceal the vehicle underground, providing the highest level of security and discretion for high-value assets.
Recaptures Garage Space
Allows the homeowner to maximize the use of a multi-car garage or turn a single-bay area into a two-car parking space.
Product Features
Innovative technology, superior experience
- Aesthetic Pit Lids: The top platform can be finished with materials (tiles, epoxy, pavers) that perfectly match the surrounding garage or driveway surface when fully lowered.
- Safety Edge Sensors: Uses highly sensitive sensors around the pit edge to immediately stop the lift if a person or object is detected during descent.
- Manual Lowering System: Includes a simple, hand-operated valve to manually and safely lower the vehicle in case of a full power system failure.
Product Comparison
| Characteristic | Residential Car Lift (Concealed) | Conventional Dumbwaiter |
| Primary Cargo | Automobiles and High-Value Vehicles | Small goods, food, laundry (Residential) |
| Loading Type | Drive-on/Drive-off (Human Driven) | Hand-loaded or cart-loaded |
| Safety Standard | Automotive Lift/Machinery Standards | Dumbwaiter/Small Freight Standards |
| Complexity | High (Requires hydraulic pump, pit, civil works) | Low (Simple cable/winding drum motor) |
| Aesthetic Focus | Concealment and blending into architecture | Utilitarian function, usually hidden in a closet |
Installation Process
Standardized installation, efficient and worry-free
1. Site Inspection (1-3 days)
Professional engineers will visit your site to measure and assess the building structure and power supply conditions, and provide feasibility analysis and preliminary solutions.
2. Solution Design (3-5 days)
We offer customized design solutions based on client needs, including elevator specifications, interior design style, and installation location, and provide 3D renderings.
3. Shaft Preparation Guidance
Provide detailed shaft construction drawings and technical guidance to ensure that the civil engineering meets the installation requirements.
4. Equipment Installation (3-7 days)
A professional installation team will carry out on-site construction and modular assembly to minimize the impact on residential life.
5. Debugging and Testing (1-2 days)
Comprehensive system debugging and safety performance testing were conducted to ensure that all indicators met international standards.
6. Use Training + Delivery
Operation training, document handover, activation of remote monitoring service, and formal delivery for use.
Application Scenarios
Suitable for a variety of residential environments
Moving Cars to Basement Display
Transports collectible vehicles to a climate-controlled, display-focused basement area for long-term secure storage.
Second-Floor Garage Access
Provides car access to an elevated or second-story garage that is architecturally inaccessible by a traditional ramp.
Factors To Consider When Choosing Elevator
Comprehensive assessment, wise choice
Technical Factors
- Pit Excavation: Accurately determining the depth and structural requirements for the pit to ensure the lift platform is perfectly flush with the garage floor when lowered.
- Hydraulic Line Routing: Planning the safe, concealed route for the high-pressure hydraulic lines between the remote pump unit and the lift cylinder.
- Noise Isolation: Installing the hydraulic power unit in a dedicated, acoustically treated room far from bedrooms or living areas.
Usage Factors
- Insurance Coverage: Verifying that the home and vehicle insurance policies cover damage and liability related to the use and storage of vehicles on the lift.
- Ongoing Maintenance: Budgeting for specialized annual service checks of the hydraulic components, seals, and the lift's safety lock mechanisms.
- Security Integration: Linking the lift's operation (e.g., descent into the basement) with the home's security and surveillance system for monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions you may be interested in
No, residential car lifts are designed for simple, homeowner operation, typically using a key switch and a clearly labeled "Up/Down" control panel.
The pit must be professionally waterproofed and include drainage and often a sump pump to prevent water accumulation, especially for underground models.
Safety locks engage at set intervals (the "parking height") to catch the platform. If these fail, hydraulic lifts have rupture valves on the cylinder that immediately stop the flow of fluid, arresting the descent.
About Company
Intelligent elevator systems are redefining the industry model.
Smart Customization
Tenau Elevator continues to create value that exceeds customer expectations, meeting higher customer needs through high-end customization services and realizing customized solutions such as self-configuration and personalized decoration.
Smart Manufacturing
Leveraging Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems, Tenau Elevator has implemented intelligent production and quality traceability systems to ensure product quality and controllable management.
Intelligent Interaction
Beyond just passenger space, the Tenau elevator will integrate more intelligent interactive experiences, making it fun, entertaining, and interactive.
Intelligent Services
By leveraging the internet and the Internet of Things to establish an intelligent service system, Tenau Elevator will provide customers with remote services anytime, anywhere to solve user problems.
Our Commitment
Tenau Elevator (China) Co., Ltd. is professional China residential car lifts manufacturers and residential car lifts company, dedicated to providing customized solutions for the market and our customers. While markets, applications, and customers vary, we share a unique philosophy that guides our clients to success. We will respond promptly and patiently to any customer questions or feedback; we will respond promptly to any customer inquiries with more professional and reasonable prices; for any new product requests, we will engage in professional communication with our clients, listen to their opinions, and provide useful suggestions for product development; and for any customer orders, we will complete them quickly and with high quality. We offer residential car lifts for sale.
We are committed to solving every problem, no matter how mundane it may seem. We will always work with you. You will find that we speak your language and understand your technical issues. This is why we have been able to successfully cooperate with clients from nearly 60 countries for many years.
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