Helping Hands Living Solutions Vertical Platform Lift Installers
February 20, 2026
618-900-6199
A Vertical Platform Lift is basically an open-air elevator. To activate the lift, users utilize constant-pressure switches, to move the VPL between floor levels. Controls are located on the platform, as well as at the top and bottom landings for "calling" the unit. Safety sensors and automatic gates ensure safe, secure operation. A ramp automatically folds up as the lift rises. Other safety features include emergency stops, safety sensors that detect obstacles under the platform, battery backup, and manual lowering capabilities.
Helping Hands Living Solutions VPLs
At Helping Hands Living Solutions, we have partnered with an industry leader in residential mobility solutions, AmeriGlide. We are a local AmeriGlide dealer, and are recognized as part of their installation network.
AmeriGlide has multiple products and solutions, but specific to VPLs, we have focused on the three models that are most likely to be utilized in a residential deployment: the Hercules Mini VPL, the Nano VPL, and the Hercules 750 Residential.
The AmeriGlide Hercules Mini Vertical Lift is the ideal vertical platform lift for lifts of up to 30 inches. Great for porches, decks, and garages, where a long ramp is not feasible. The non-skid epoxy coated floor and galvanized steel panel is weather resistant, even in the harshest conditions.
A 750 pound weight capacity is standard on the Hercules which is great for lifting large wheelchairs and two people at one time. The acme screw direct drive makes the Hercules the smoothest and quietest lift on the market.
Safety features include under platform obstruction detection, emergency stop switch, anti-skid floor surface, emergency alarm, and much more.
The Hercules Mini comes with:
- Two stops
- 36" x 54" platform
- 30" maximum lifting height
- Left or right tower with straight through access
- Lift speed of 9 feet per minute
- Direct Drive ACME Screw drive system
- Weather resistance with galvanized steel panels and weather-protected components
And options:
- Upper Landing Gate
- Interlock for any gates or doors built on-site or provided by a third-party
- Call/Send options at the top and bottom of the lift
The AmeriGlide Nano Vertical Platform Lift is capable of lift heights of up to 64 inches, specifically designed for residential use. The Nano Vertical Platform Lift has been designed, developed and manufactured to meet the highest safety and security standards in the industry with an innovated design that features:
- 800 pound lifting capacity
- Weather resistance with galvanized steel panels and weather-protected components
- Lift speed of 9 to 12 feet per minute
- Direct Drive ACME Screw drive system
- 36” x 54” platform with straight-thru access
- 24” x 36” automatic folding ramp
- Emergency stop button, alarm, and safety pan switch
- Reversible (left or right tower)
And options:
- Upper Landing Gate
- Interlock for any gates or doors built on-site or provided by a third-party
- Call/Send options at the top and bottom of the lift
The AmeriGlide Hercules 750 Residential Vertical Lift is a heavy-duty vertical platform lift with up to 160 inches of lift height. Great for porches, decks, and garages too! The non-skid epoxy coated floor and galvanized steel panel is weather resistant, even in the harshest conditions.
A 750 pound standard weight capacity comes standard on the Hercules, but a 1000-pound capacity is available as an option. Great for lifting large wheelchairs and two people at one time. The acme screw direct drive makes the Hercules the smoothest and quietest lift on the market. Being battery powered, the lift and its automatic self-lowering folding ramp (standard) will even work during a power outage.
Safety features include under platform obstruction detection, emergency stop switch, anti-skid floor surface, emergency alarm, and much more.
The AmeriGlide Hercules 750 Vertical Platform Lift is a compact and powerful lift designed for the harsh North American climates. The Hercules model provides the user with a seamless and safe experience. A series of safety features including; emergency stop buttons, emergency lowering hand-wheel and safety detection sensors offer the peace of mind when operating the lift.
Our Customer Engagement Process
Step 1: Your Free Phone Consultation
Step 2: In-Home Assessment & Aging-in-Place Walkthrough
Step 3: Detailed Proposal & Transparent Pricing
Step 4: Pre-Installation Prep (Behind the Scenes)
Step 5: Clean, Safe, & Respectful Installation
Step 6: Training, Walkthrough & Final Sign-Off
Call 618-900-6199 today for your free phone consultation and in-home assessment. Serving Edwardsville, Collinsville, Belleville, O’Fallon, Troy, and all of Metro East Illinois.