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Dumb waiter

Designed and manufactured by Hydro Fabs for kitchens, hospitals, homes. Pan-India delivery available.

Overview

A dumb waiter is a compact goods lift for light items: food trays, documents, medicines, laundry and small packages, carried between floors.

We have built them for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, offices and homes across India. They are easy to install, quiet in use and save hours of carrying.

Load capacity
From 50 kg, customisable
Lift height
Any number of floors
Mounting
Narrow shaft or wall
Ideal for
Kitchens, hospitals, homes

Key features

Capacity

From 50 kg upwards, sized to what you send.

Fits narrow shafts

Minimal structural change to the building.

Quiet and smooth

Hydraulic drive that does not disturb a dining room or ward.

Safety

Door interlocks, overload protection, emergency stop and manual lowering.

Food-grade cabins

Stainless steel, heat resistant and easy to clean.

Advantages

  • Faster service. Hot food reaches the floor sooner, without stair runs.
  • Hygienic. Less handling, spillage and cross-contamination.
  • Quick installation. Modular, with minimal civil work, even in a running business.
  • Made for older buildings. Designed for narrow shafts and damp, rust-prone sites.

Applications

  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Hospitals, labs and clinics
  • Villas and duplex homes
  • Pharmaceutical cleanrooms

Dumb waiter in operation

Filmed on a Hydro Fabs installation.

Dumb waiter: questions

What can it carry?

From 50 kg upwards. We design the capacity around what you need to send.

How many floors?

Any number of floors, with a call station at each landing.

Can it go into an existing building?

Yes. It is designed for retrofit with minimal civil change.

Is it safe for hot food?

Yes. Food-grade stainless steel cabins are heat resistant and easy to clean.

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Request a quote

Tell us what you need to lift, how heavy it is and how high it must go. Our engineers will get back to you with a design and a price.

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