Protect Uptime In Every Aisle: Lift&Drive For Data Centres
In a data centre, every movement has consequences. A mistimed lift, a dropped battery module, or a blocked aisle can jeopardize uptime, damage high‑value equipment, and put SLAs at risk. Pronomic’s Lift&Drive Data Centre Lifters is engineered to keep your white space running smoothly – enabling safe, precise, and quiet handling of heavy and sensitive IT equipment in the most space‑constrained environments. Lift&Drive is more than a lifting trolley. It is a mobile, configurable work platform that helps your teams move, position, and replace heavy components with millimetre precision – from server and storage hardware to UPS batteries and power distribution equipment – without manual strain or unnecessary downtime.
Designed For Critical Environments
Data centres demand clean, predictable, and repeatable processes. Our electromechanical Lift&Drive lifters deliver smooth, controlled lifting and positioning without the oil, noise, and maintenance complexity of pneumatic systems. This makes them ideal for white space, grey space, and battery rooms where safety, cleanliness, and uptime matter.
● High positioning accuracy for aligning servers, battery strings, and rack components
● Compact footprint and high manoeuvrability in narrow aisles and hot/cold aisle layouts
● Clean, quiet operation suitable for live environments and 24/7 operations
● Minimal maintenance to support continuous availability and planned service windows
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From White Space To Battery Rooms: Typical Use Cases
Lift&Drive adapts to the diverse workflows inside modern data centres, colocation sites, and edge facilities:● Rack & Server Handling
○ Install and remove servers, storage arrays, and blade enclosures at any rack height
○ Support precise alignment into rails without manual lifting or awkward postures
● UPS & Battery Handling
○ Safely lift and position heavy battery modules and cabinets during installation or replacement projects
○ Reduce risk of dropped units and musculoskeletal injuries when handling dense energy storage
● Infrastructure & Power Distribution
○ Move and position PDUs, busbars, in‑row cooling modules, and other critical components
○ Support retrofit projects and capacity expansions without disrupting live equipment
● Logistics Inside The Facility
○ Transfer heavy, fragile equipment from delivery zones to staging and then to live areas
○ Navigate ramps, through door frames, and ventilation grid floors with stable, controlled transportation
controlled transportation One Platform, Multiple Tools: The Modular System
Every data centre is different – layouts, rack designs, and equipment types evolve over time. The Lift&Drive modular concept protects your investment by allowing one chassis to be re‑equipped for new tasks as your facility changes.
● Custom Platforms for servers, cabinets, and boxed equipment
● Application‑specific Solutions developed together with you for unique layouts or OEM hardware such as liquid cooled servers
As your capacity grows, you can add or change tools instead of replacing entire lifting systems.
Built Around Operator Safety And Compliance
Protecting people is as vital as protecting uptime. Lift&Drive trolleys are engineered to remove manual lifting from high‑risk tasks, supporting your ergonomics programs and safety standards across regions.
● Reduce strain injuries and fatigue during repetitive handling
● Support safe working practices in confined and high‑density rack environments
● Align with EHS and occupational health guidelines when handling heavy loads
FAQ – Lift&Drive In Data Centres
Q: Is it safe to charge the electrical lifter in a Data Centre?
A: Yes. The removable battery is safe to charge and the removable battert can even be charged in a dedicated area if the data centre regulations require this.
Q: What typical load capacities are relevant for data centre use?
A: Lift&Drive server and battery lift solutions commonly handle loads covering most data centre equipment, such as servers, UPS modules, and rack components. Heavier‑duty configurations are available for dense battery strings and larger infrastructure modules.
Q: Can Lift&Drive lifter be used in live white space without disruption?
A: Yes. The electromechanical drive system provides smooth, quiet, and emission‑free operation, making Lift&Drive suitable for use around live racks, in hot/cold aisles, and in areas with strict cleanliness expectations.
Q: How does Lift&Drive help reduce downtime during maintenance and upgrades?
A: By enabling a single operator to safely handle heavy, awkward equipment with precision, Lift&Drive shortens installation and replacement tasks, lowers the risk of accidents, and helps keep change windows predictable and on schedule.
Q: Can the same Lift&Drive trolley be used in different areas of the facility?
A: Yes. The compact, mobile design and modular tools mean the same base unit can serve white space, staging areas, and battery rooms. You simply swap lifting tools or platforms to match the task, instead of buying separate devices for each area.