Comfortel | E-Lift™

Hairdressing is physically punishing, with studies suggesting that 76% of practitioners experience chronic back pain. Chair evolution introduced gas, hydraulic, and electric lift systems; each carried limitations in usability, precision, or infrastructure. Fixed and gas-lift chairs lacked practical adjustment, and electric bases needed costly floor power and infrastructure. The most common solution, hydraulic foot pumps, demand forceful, unbalanced movements, discouraging adjustment and leading to poor posture and injury. The challenge was to create an effortless, cordless, inclusive lifting system that removes physical barriers, supports all stylist and client sizes, and enables safe, precise adjustment without disrupting workflow or salon design.

The Comfortel E-Lift™ replaces physical exertion with a rechargeable, battery-powered electric glide in a die-cast aluminium chassis, eliminating the need for hardwired floor power. A high-capacity battery delivers two to three weeks of use, while wireless Bluetooth foot control enables precise, hands-free height adjustment without disrupting workflow or balance. This reduces repetitive strain and improve efficiency, especially when seated. Available in black or white, the standardised taper fit allows retrofitting with any standard gas lift chair plate. This modernises salon assets while avoiding costly infrastructure, preserving layout flexibility, and reducing environmental waste.

The E-Lift™ revolutionizes salon ergonomics by replacing century-old manual pumping with effortless automation. By reducing repetitive strain, it fosters career longevity in an industry prone to physical fatigue. Commercially, its retrofit design upgrades existing furniture, extending asset lifecycles and diverting waste from landfills. Maintenance is streamlined via user-serviceable parts, like batteries, and professional-grade components. For clients, it delivers a premium, smooth experience. This Australian innovation sets a new global standard for inclusive, sustainable design, supporting both stylist health and business prosperity through modern, cable-free technology.

• World-First Cordless SystemHigh-capacity lithium battery provides up to three weeks of power, eliminating hazardous trailing cables in the salon environment. • Bluetooth Foot ControlWireless, hands-free operation allows for seamless height adjustments without interrupting the creative process. • Inclusive ErgonomicsAn industry-leading height range of 200mm ensures stylists of all heights can work comfortably at the correct height. • Retrofit CapabilityA universal indexing ring allows for easy installation on any new or existing Comfortel chair top to extend furniture life. • Structural IntegrityFeatures a die-cast aluminium chassis for professional durability and streamlined assembly. • Maintenance and lifecycle Differentiated fasteners ensure intuitive component access, streamlining user-level maintenance while securing technician-only service points. • Audible Safety AlarmsIntegrated alarms notify the user when the battery reaches fifteen, ten, and five per cent levels to ensure continuous operation. • Neutral AestheticsAvailable in black or white finishes to complement diverse salon interiors. • 8-point IndexingIntegrated indexing ensures effortless alignment during treatments and maintains a streamlined, professional salon aesthetic at the close of business. • Complete Installation KitPackaged with all necessary tools including a screwdriver and batteries to ensure immediate setup and ease of assembly.