HEXA Goods Lift cabin handling loads in a commercial building

02 Goods Lifts

Goods Lifts

Engineered for the movement of loads, materials and everyday logistics.

Goods lift solutions designed around buildings, service requirements and dependable load movement between floors.

02 Goods Lifts

Built for everyday loads.

02 Introduction

A goods lift is a vertical transportation system designed to move materials, equipment and everyday loads between levels of a building — planned around service requirements, durability and dependable operation.

Goods lifts support the movement of stock, supplies, equipment and materials that keep a building running. In warehouses and factories, they connect storage, production and dispatch areas. In retail and hospitality environments, they move supplies between back-of-house and customer floors.

Because they work behind the scenes rather than in front of passengers, goods lifts are judged on how consistently they perform, how robustly they are built and how well they integrate with the building's service operations.

HEXA Goods Lift cabin designed for load movement

02 Goods Lift · Service Movement

02 The Experience

Movement built for service.

A goods lift is part of the daily operations of a building — from the moment a load enters the cabin to the moment it reaches its destination floor.

Load Handling

Designed around the practical requirements of moving materials, equipment and everyday loads between levels with dependable operation.

Durability

Built with consideration for the repetitive and demanding nature of service movement — where reliability matters more than any single journey.

Service Movement

An elevator can become part of the building's operational infrastructure — supporting the flow of goods, supplies and materials throughout the working day.

03 Key Features

Built on the details.

Every goods lift brings together multiple elements that work as one complete system — from the cabin that carries the load to the controls that coordinate its movement.

Load Movement

Designed to move materials, equipment and everyday loads between building levels with controlled and dependable travel.

Robust Construction

Considered construction that reflects the repetitive nature of service movement across the working day.

Cabin Configuration

Cabin layout and internal finishes configured around the specific service requirements of each building.

Building Integration

Designed to work within the requirements of different building environments, from warehouses to retail back-of-house.

Safety

Safety-related systems verified during installation, testing and commissioning, and maintained across the working life of the lift.

Serviceability

Consideration for installation, maintenance and long-term support so the lift continues to perform across its working life.

04 Applications

Made for service movement.

Goods lifts support vertical movement across a range of building environments. The right configuration depends on the building and the loads it needs to move.

HEXA goods lift installed within a service environment

01 Warehouses Movement of stock, pallets and materials between storage, production and dispatch levels.
02 Factories Vertical movement of components, equipment and materials within industrial facilities.
03 Retail Back-of-house service movement of supplies, stock and materials in retail environments.
04 Hospitality Service movement of supplies, equipment and materials in hotels and hospitality buildings.
05 Healthcare Movement of supplies, equipment and support materials within healthcare buildings.
06 Commercial Buildings Service movement of materials and equipment across commercial and mixed-use developments.

05 Engineering

Engineered as one system.

A goods lift brings together multiple mechanical, electrical and safety elements to provide controlled vertical movement of loads between floors.

HEXA goods lift engineering components and control system

01 Cabin

The load-carrying space itself — configured around the types of materials and loads the building needs to move between floors.

02 Landing Doors

The doors at each served floor that provide safe access for loads and integrate with the safety and control systems.

03 Control System

Coordinates movement, door operation and call functions — the interface between the lift and its operators.

04 Guide System

Guide rails and related components that maintain accurate travel of the cabin and counterweight within the shaft.

05 Drive / Machine System

The system that generates and controls movement — selected and configured around the loads and operating requirements of the building.

06 Safety Systems

Safety-related components that support controlled and dependable movement of loads — verified during installation, testing and ongoing maintenance.

06 Gallery

See the detail.

Explore the goods lift through different views and details.

07 Specifications

Technical information.

Goods lift configuration is defined around the building and its service requirements. The following summarises the areas typically considered during planning.

Product Type Goods Lift / Service Elevator

Application Warehouses · Factories · Retail · Hospitality · Healthcare · Commercial Buildings

Capacity Available based on project requirements

Speed Available based on project requirements

Drive System Selected based on building and project requirements

Door Configuration Defined based on building layout, access and load requirements

Cabin Options Defined based on service requirements and loads to be moved

Control System Configured around the number of floors served and access needs

Safety Features Integrated into the system and verified during testing and commissioning

Finish Options Selected based on service requirements and building environment

Detailed specifications are provided based on the specific project. Contact HEXA to discuss your building's requirements.

08 Installation & Support

From installation to everyday service.

Each goods lift project follows a structured process — from understanding the building's service requirements to supporting the lift through its working life.

01
Site Assessment

Understand building requirements, service movements, load types and project constraints before work begins.
02
Planning

Coordinate the goods lift solution with the building's structure, service routes and other systems.
03
Installation

Install and integrate the goods lift system with careful attention to alignment and detail.
04
Testing & Handover

Test movement, doors, controls and safety functions before the lift is prepared for operational use.

09 FAQ

Goods lift questions.

What is a goods lift?

A goods lift is a vertical transportation system designed primarily to move materials, equipment and loads between different levels of a building. It is planned around service requirements, durability and dependable operation.

Where can goods lifts be used?

Goods lifts are used across warehouses, factories, retail back-of-house areas, hotels and hospitality buildings, healthcare buildings, and commercial environments where materials and equipment need to move between floors.

What should be considered when selecting a goods lift?

Selection depends on the types of loads the building needs to move, the service routes, the number of floors served, access conditions and integration with the building's operations. Detailed requirements are best confirmed after a site survey.

Can a goods lift be designed for different building requirements?

Yes. Goods lift configuration — including cabin layout, door arrangement, internal finishes and access considerations — is planned around the building's specific requirements. The right combination is defined during project planning.

What does goods lift installation involve?

Installation typically includes site survey, planning and coordination with the building, installation and integration of the system, testing of movement, doors, controls and safety functions, commissioning and handover. Each stage is coordinated around the building's construction and service operations.

How is a goods lift tested?

Before a goods lift is released for operation, its movement, floor stopping accuracy, door operation, control responses and safety-related functions are checked as part of testing and commissioning. The system is prepared for operational use once these are confirmed.

What maintenance does a goods lift require?

Goods lifts require regular preventive maintenance — including inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment and testing of doors, guide system, machine components and safety circuits. Ongoing maintenance helps keep the lift safe, smooth and dependable across its working life.

Can an existing goods lift be modernised?

Yes. Existing goods lifts can often be modernised — with controller, drive, door, cabin and safety system upgrades — to restore reliability, improve performance and extend the working life of the lift without full replacement.

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