Straight Stair Lift Rail Differences
Serving in Mid-Atlantic States, Including Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and the Surrounding Areas of West Virginia and Delaware
Bruno is a top-selling stairlift manufacturer and for good reason.
While some different colors and features can be debated, one aspect of stair lifts that most people won’t think about is the rail system. Straight stairlift rail differences can have a dramatic impact on your stair lift experience. We install and service thousands of stairlifts every year and have seen the differences firsthand for many households. It is with this experience that we recommend Bruno stairlifts for their unique and innovative rail design.
Stairlift Rail Comparison Chart
| Brands | Bruno | Handicare | Acorn | Savaria | Harmar | Stannah |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Products |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Rail Distance from Wall | 5" | 9.75" | 8–11" | 9" | 10.5" | 6" |
| Manual Folding Rail Options | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Folding Rail Options | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rail Width Less than 2.5" | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
What Makes The Stairlift Rail So Different
Different manufacturers have different ways of putting their stair lifts together. Some may use tubular steel while others will feature a wide platform style of rail for their stair lifts. But when it comes to Bruno’s straight stair lift rails, they go up instead of out. When you look at a profile view of the Bruno straight stair lift rail you will notice that it is much taller than other competitors rails. They do things differently, but there are some advantages to this taller design.
Because the rail isn’t as wide as the competitors, this allows our team to install the stair lift closer to the wall. Especially when a straight staircase is on the narrow side, just a couple of extra inches can make a difference in comfort when riding the stair lift. This also makes it aesthetically more pleasing to look at, since it appears that it was thoughtfully incorporated into the staircase rather than just plopped onto the stairs as an afterthought.
Choose Bruno Stair Lifts
The gear rack that operates the stair lift is also thoughtfully hidden behind the rail, keeping exposure to grease and moving parts to an absolute minimum. This also makes it less noticeable and keeps that aesthetically pleasing look to your Bruno straight stair lift. This is a great feature no matter if you install your Bruno stair lift indoors or outdoors. All in all, this is just one important aspect of why we choose to install only Bruno stair lifts.
It is the attention to the small details that make things stand out at the top of their class. The engineering and thought that went into the straight stair lift rail differences compared to competitors is a key component to the desirability of Bruno straight stair lifts. Contact Stairlift Medics today to learn more about the differences between Bruno and their competitors.
Bruno is a trusted name when it comes to stair lifts in the Mid-Atlantic states, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, as well as the surrounding areas of West Virginia and Delaware. They are made in the United States and are a veteran-owned company, and we are proud to offer them for installation in any home.
