Case Study – Mezzanine Dumbwaiter for Bedford Distribution Centre

Mezzanine Lift Design Overcomes Tight Space Constraints

Anyone running distribution operation knows only too well that getting goods where they need to be, safely and quickly, is the major goal of the business. Sometimes, standard solutions don’t fit, especially when dealing with multiple mezzanine floors and tight spaces.

The team at Tower Lifts recently helped a local distribution centre near Bedford tackle this exact issue. They needed a compact goods lift – essentially a heavy-duty dumbwaiter or service lift – to move 100kg loads from the ground floor up four mezzanine levels. The challenge? (We love a challenge!) It had to fit into a very narrow gap, demanding absolute precision.

As a Bedfordshire-born company with over a decade specialising in both commercial dumbwaiter lifts and warehouse mezzanine goods lifts, Tower Lifts was perfectly placed to help. Here’s how we approached this unique mezzanine dumbwaiter lift design and installation.

The Challenge – Integrating a Goods Lift in a Semi-Automated Environment

Our client operates a busy, semi-automated distribution centre in South Bedfordshire, where efficient workflow is the priority. Their operations needed a safe and reliable way to move goods, weighing up to 100kg, from the ground floor dispatch area up to four distinct mezzanine levels above.

The ideal location identified was a narrow vertical gap between two existing mezzanine structures. This presented a significant technical challenge – designing and installing a suitable goods lift required absolute attention to detail and careful planning.

Both the lift itself and its bespoke structural supports had to be designed and specified with extreme precision – the tolerances were measured in millimetres – to fit perfectly between the existing mezzanine framework without interference.

A Tailored Lift Solution for Local Distribution Centre

The Tower Lifts team handled both the complex design phase and the on-site installation, to bring this solution its successful conclusion. Our client’s distribution business now benefits from a reliable, fully commissioned mezzanine goods lift, smoothly handling loads between the ground floor and the four mezzanines above.

We’re delighted to have been able to tailor a vertical transport solution, and we have future-proofed the lift by ensuring the installation included practical access panels for straightforward future maintenance and servicing.

Tower Lifts – Your Partner for Reliable Distribution Centre Lifts

As this Bedford distribution centre project demonstrates, Tower Lifts brings specialist expertise to every warehouse lift installation. With over a decade of experience as lift designers and installers, we’re able to manage complex challenges, from mezzanine lifts in tight spaces to durable goods lifts and service lifts.

Safety is fundamental to our work. Our accreditations include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, Constructionline, LiftCert, SafeContractor and Chas, giving you peace of mind.
Minimal Disruption – We know that lift installation needs careful planning, so minimising disruption to your daily operations is always a priority for our team.
Tailored Solutions – The Tower Lifts team work with you to understand the challenge you need us to address, and then we find the lift solution you need.

Ready to improve efficiency and safety in your distribution centre? Contact Tower Lifts today to discuss your project on 01525 601099.

Tower Lifts carry out design and installation on a varied range of lifts throughout the UK including:

Domestic Lifts • Food Lifts • Bespoke Platform Lifts • Service Lifts • Platform Lifts • Goods Lifts • Scenic Lifts • Heavy Duty / Car Lifts • Passenger Lifts • Dumbwaiter Lifts • MRL Lifts • Fire lifts • Residential Lifts • low-Headroom Lift