Audiovisual Industry Access Solutions
Quiet, clean, and precise access for theaters, houses of worship, arenas, studios, and campuses.
When AV teams need to hang line arrays, focus lights, pull cable, service projectors, or aim cameras above seating—and do it between rehearsals or services—setup time, footprint, and floor protection matter as much as reach. ReechCraft’s PowerLift delivers fast, safe, and portable indoor access that fits the realities of AV work: tight aisles, sensitive floors, and timeboxed windows.
Your Access Challenges
Tight, Obstructed Spaces
Rows of seats, pews, fixed risers, rails, and catwalks block conventional lifts.
Sensitive Surfaces
Hardwood stages, polished foyers, gym floors, and terrazzo can’t risk tire marks or point loads.
Limited Windows for Work
Shows, services, classes, and events leave small setup/teardown windows.
Long Horizontal or Overseat Reach
Work often sits over obstacles (seating, pews, staging) or tight to walls/booms.
Why Traditional Solutions Fall Short
PowerLift replaces complexity with simplicity.
Delivering safe, fast, and precise indoor access wherever traditional solutions fall short.
Delivering safe, fast, and precise indoor access wherever traditional solutions fall short.
Traditional Solution
PowerLift Advantage
Scaffolding: Labor‑intensive to stage, move, and dismantle; blocks entrances and seating; steals showtime.
Fast, low‑labor setup keeps spaces open and minimizes disruption, enabling teams to complete work in hours instead of days
Articulating Boom: Big, heavy, and hard to steer indoors; floor damage risk; overkill for many indoor tasks.
Compact design allows precision movement in tight interiors while protecting floors and fitting confined layouts
Scissor Lifts: Wider footprint and turning radius; struggles in aisles or between seating.
Slim profile and tight maneuverability provide access exactly where needed; even in narrow aisles and seating areas
Ladders: Higher fall risk, slow repositioning, and poor ergonomics for tool‑heavy AV work.
Stable, enclosed platform supports safer, hands‑free, tool‑ready work with faster repositioning and improved productivity
Swing Stages/Suspended Access: Great for exterior/high‑rise facades; often impractical and costly for low‑height interiors.
Simple, portable system delivers efficient access without rigging complexity; ideal for interior maintenance and AV work
The ReechCraft Advantage for AV
The PowerLift is a portable, drill‑powered push‑around lift built for indoor facility maintenance in schools, churches, auditoriums, theaters, offices, and more. It navigates doorways and aisles, sets up fast, and keeps floors pristine with non‑marking casters.
Key Benefits
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- Goes where others can’t: Slim footprint; fits standard doorways and tight aisles; optimized for indoor use.
- Right base for the job: Choose from the compact, outrigger, fixed, or straddle base to match the space.
- Over‑seat work made simple: The straddle base spans rows so you can work above theater seats or pews without disassembly.
- Fast, quiet setup: Stackable masts couple in seconds; lift is powered with a cordless drill—no extension cords or power drops.
- Floor‑friendly, venue‑ready: Non‑marking wheels; compact transport; easy to move by one person when disassembled.
- Capacity & compliance: 350‑lb platform capacity; up to 24‑ft platform height (depending on base/configuration); complies with ANSI/OSHA/CSA standards for indoor use.
Configure Your PowerLift for AV Spaces
Compact Base
Platform height up to 12 ft
Instant Access
Instant access and self‑stabilizing for quick projector swaps, camera maintenance, or low‑height patching in tight spaces.
Fixed Base
Platform height up to 20 ft
Small Footprint
When you need the smallest possible footprint or a permanent installation for narrow aisles or tight back‑of‑house corridors.
Outrigger Base
Platform height up to 20 ft
Quick + Easy Setup
Handles uneven surfaces and obstacles; perfect for on‑stage lighting focus, over orchestra pits, or under balcony lips.
Straddle Base
Platform height up to 24 ft
Highly Versatile
Work over rows, pits, pews, and fixed seating; ideal for houses of worship, lecture halls, and theaters.
Explore PowerLift Products and Specs
Highlights
- Platform capacity: 350lbs (159 kg)
- Max platform height: up to 24 ft (with straddle base)
- Power: AC/DC cordless drill (gear drive with integrated overspeed brake)
- Indoor‑only use: non‑marking wheels available; compact transport options (specs vary by base/configuration—see product pages.)
Additional Info
Typical AV Applications
Theaters & Auditoriums
Focus/gel/relamp, projector service, proscenium cabling, and camera platforms above seating.
Houses of Worship
Lighting changes and cable pulls along walls or beams—without risking floors or pews.
Arenas & Gyms
Scoreboard, speaker, and lighting service that respects hardwood floors and schedules.
Studios, Classrooms & Lecture Halls
Quick, quiet access between bookings and classes.
Proof on the Job: AV Case Study
Florida AV integrator “AVnew” used to burn three days and four people on change‑outs in churches using scaffolding—or squeeze a 14,000‑lb articulating boom into pew rows. With PowerLift, the same work now takes approximately 4 hours with two techs, no floor damage, and far less disruption. “There is not a week we do not use it.”
Talk with an Access Specialist
Get in touch with your local dealer or contact us today to learn how the PowerLift can revolutionize your AV business!