Cibes Primo
Get accessible vertical access across up to 4 floors with the Cibes Primo—no pit, no machine room, and no lengthy construction—in as little as 2–3 days.
Add Accessible Vertical Access Without a Full Elevator Installation
Many buildings that need accessible vertical access don’t need a full elevator. They need a wheelchair accessible lift that fits the existing structure, meets code, and doesn’t require weeks of construction to install. That’s what the Cibes Primo delivers: a prefabricated, self-contained commercial platform lift covering up to 4 stops with no pit and no machine room required. Access Elevator installs the Primo in commercial buildings, churches, retail spaces, and larger residential homes throughout the region.
Installed in 2–3 Days, With No Pit and No Machine Room Required
The Primo ships as a complete, prefabricated system, shaft included. There’s nothing to excavate, no machine room to build out, and no hydraulic fluid involved. The screw-and-nut drive unit fits entirely inside the shaft. Access Elevator’s in-house installation crews handle everything from delivery to final inspection, typically completing commercial platform lift projects within 2–3 days.
Cibes Primo Specifications
- Capacity: 880 lbs (4–5 passengers)
- Platform sizes: 7 Available Option
- Stops: Up to 4
- Max travel: 23 ft
- Drive system: Eco-Silent Scre, no hydraulic fluid
- Machine room: Not required
- Pit: Not required
- Shaft: Prefabricated, all-inclusive; steel or glazed panel options
- Doors: Panoramic steel with tempered and laminated safety glass, standard on all units
- Controls: Hold-to-run operation
- Accessibility options: Concealed automatic door openers, extra-large call buttons
- Colors: Wide RAL color and material selection
- Certification: ASME A18.1 | Made in Sweden
Let’s Discuss Your Project
Whether you’re speccing a commercial project or adding access to a larger home, Access Elevator can evaluate your site, confirm fit and configuration, and walk you through what installation looks like for your specific building.
A Platform Lift That Fits the Environment
One common objection to platform lifts is that they look institutional. The Primo addresses that directly. Optional glazed shaft panels, panoramic tempered glass doors standard on every unit, and a wide range of RAL color and material options mean it can be configured for a restaurant, a church lobby, a retail floor, a professional office, or a private home. The result is architectural, not utilitarian, and it’s the reason property owners, homeowners, and architects specify it by name.
How the Primo Compares to Your Other Elevator Options
The Primo is the updated successor to the Cibes A5000, redesigned for American building requirements and available in more platform sizes. For buyers comparing across the lineup: the Cibes Ascenda is a 2-stop residential platform lift well suited to most home applications, while the Primo’s 4-stop capacity and enclosed prefabricated shaft make it the right fit when a project needs more vertical range, meets commercial building codes, or calls for a more architectural enclosure than an open-platform lift provides. Each product solves a different set of constraints—the right one depends on your building and your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cibes Primo ADA compliant?
For commercial buildings, accessible vertical access isn’t optional—it’s a legal requirement under the ADA. The Primo is designed to meet those requirements and is ASME A18.1 certified for the US market. Both standard platform sizes accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. Access Elevator’s installation teams are experienced with the documentation and inspection requirements for commercial projects and can support your compliance process from specification through final sign-off.
Does the Primo require a pit or machine room?
No, and that’s one of its primary advantages for retrofit projects. The screw-and-nut drive unit fits entirely within the prefabricated shaft, so there’s nothing to excavate and no dedicated mechanical space required. For older commercial buildings where those accommodations would mean major structural work, the Primo frequently makes accessible vertical access feasible where other options don’t.
How long does installation take?
Typically 2–3 days. Because the Primo ships as a fully prefabricated, all-inclusive system with the shaft included, site preparation requirements are minimal compared to a traditional elevator installation. Access Elevator installs with its own in-house crews, which keeps the schedule predictable and eliminates the coordination issues that come with subcontracted labor.
What types of buildings is the Primo best suited for?
The Primo is well matched to low-rise commercial buildings, larger residential homes, and any project where a traditional elevator isn’t structurally or financially practical. Restaurants, retail spaces, churches, offices, and mixed-use buildings are all common applications, and it’s one of the most specified platform lifts for a small commercial building that needs accessible vertical access without a major build-out. For residential buyers who need more than 2 stops, it fills the gap where the Ascenda’s limit isn’t enough. If you’re looking for a low-rise commercial elevator alternative that also works in upscale residential settings, the Primo covers both.