Microlift & BKG Waist Level Lifts | George Johnson Lifts

A Microlift or BKG service lift, also known as dumbwaiters both serving at waist level, are a popular choice for restaurants, businesses with small goods to be transported and private houses.

The entrances are fitted with vertical sliding bi-parting shutters to minimise space require for loading.

We offer two different brands of service lift ensuring we have a lift for all requirements.

The Microlift range is available in selection of sizes and held in stock to accommodate a quick delivery.
BKG service lifts, as well as offering 2 standard sizes, can also be custom built to meet your requirements and available in as little as five weeks.

Microlifts are a well-known brand within the industry

This range of service lifts are an economical option, enabling us to provide an affordable unit suitable for many purposes.

These lifts are held in stock in all sizes and finishes with parts readily available. This enables us to meet an urgent delivery requirement for installation or repair.

Capacity: Available in 50kg or 100 kg capacity, or for heavier goods, the larger models can also be uprated to 150 kg.

Dimensions: From the smallest model with an internal car size of 510 mm wide x 320 mm deep x 800 mm high, to the largest of 820 mm x 820 mm x 1200 mm, you are sure to find a model to suit. Please see attached Brochure for details of all sizes.

Entrances: This versatile range offers the entrance positions in up to 3 different directions. All entrances on to the lift car are fitted with a bi-parting shutter to ensure the goods are fully contained within the lift car to prevent misloading.

Lift car and landing shutter finishes: Available in a grey baked enamel finish, which is very hard wearing, or a stainless-steel finish to provide the most easily cleaned surface for food use.

Fire rating: The landing shutters hold a 1-hour fire rating as standard.

A BKG waist level service lift will provide a reliable service for years to come due to its high-quality German engineering

The two ‘BKG Advantage’ models are available as stock items giving you the option of a faster delivery. Alternatively, the custom-built models are available in many sizes, configurations and finishes, making them the perfect selection for every small service lift requirement.

Capacity: Available in 50kg or 100 kg capacity, or for heavier goods uprated to 150 kg.

Dimensions: For the custom-built ranges, the lift car sizes can be varied in 50 mm increments. This flexibility makes these service lifts an ideal solution where there is limited space or to fulfil an unusual requirement.

Entrances: Models available with entrances in three different directions, front, side and rear, giving complete versatility.

Lift car and landing shutter finishes:

Available in stainless steel, perfect for a food environment;
Galvanised or Zintec finish for a more industrial situation;
Alternatively, the landing shutters can be supplied in primed finish as a preparation for specialist painting.

Fire Rating: Two-hour fire rated landing shutters and machine compartment access doors are available.

Fast manufacture and delivery: Even with complete customisation, these lifts are competitively priced, efficiently manufactured and usually available in 5 - 6 weeks.

German engineering: Manufactured in the centre of the German industrial heartland, BKG Service Lifts really are the high quality, well-engineered product that you would expect from a German based manufacturer.

Motor Below option: Where headroom at the top level is particularly low, a motor-below model can be offered, and the motor will be housed within the lift shaft at the lowest floor served.

Additional Information

Electricity supply: Most industrial premises operate from a three-phase electric supply, however smaller properties frequently have only single phase available. These small lifts can be manufactured to suit either situation.

Builder’s work drawings: Each lift will be provided with a site-specific Builder’s Work drawing, detailing works required prior to and after installation. A full electrical specification is also incorporated.

Builder’s Works: The necessary builder’s works will involve:

Cutting the required size opening through each floor.
Forming the enclosure, (normally made from timber stud & plasterboard, metal stud and fireboard, brickwork or blockwork). These lifts are provided in a galvanised self-supporting structure to negate the need for a load bearing enclosure.
Running an electric power supply to the lift shaft.
Providing and fitting a machine access door within the enclosure (unless part of lift contract).

Installation: A two floor lift is normally installed in 1 – 2 days, with a return visit to commission the lift once the enclosure is complete and electric supply has been run.

Health & Safety at Work legislations: All lifts satisfy the requirements, and minimises the risks, associated with Manual Handling and Health and Safety at Work legislation.

Flexibility: The flexibility of these ranges means these lifts are ideal for use in restaurants and bars, shops, public houses, offices, libraries, doctor’s surgeries, residential properties, warehouses, nursing homes, hotels, hospitals, schools, nurseries, nightclubs, airports and golf clubs.