Acorn Stairlifts have been designed and manufactured for over 20 years and are safe and easy to use. The Acorn stair lift can be found with a wide variety of features such as a swivel seat with a safety locking catch to allow an easy and safe dismount, special safety sensors in the stairlift footrest and carriage prevent it from moving if an object is obstructing the path of the stairlift, a remote control stairlift call and send capability, a key lockable isolation switch for children or grandchildren safety, a slimline fold-up design ensures maximum access to the staircase, an overspeed governor to control the speed of the stair lift to prevent sudden or rapid descent, a dual braking system, a double safety electronic and mechanical system, a safety retractable seatbelt and a smooth start / stop action for a smooth soft start and smooth soft stop operation.