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Finally, there is a third criterion that is at the centre of many disputes, i.e. the "energy consumption". Although not yet published a regulation on the classification efficiency of the elevators, there are many manufacturers who are marketing products in energy class A.

Many books and studies have been written to support the view of the choice of the traction elevator with gearless machine, and others in favour of the traction piston.This guide will certainly not parties to anyone, but will give you food for thought and put you in a position to make a decision in an autonomous way : 

 

  1. An official lift energy classification, now ruled by VDI 4707, does not exist!

  2. To respond to those who vigorously argues that the lift technology gearless winch is absolutely the best, because it is environmentally friendly, we would like to remember that these types of lifts energy at all stages of the lift, or uphill, downhill and in stand-by.

  3. To reply to those who vigorously argue that the lift technology with traction piston is absolutely the best, we would like to recall that the commitments of power required for installation are very high.

 We suggest to the reader of these pages should rest yet for a few minutes and explore some concepts by reading the following two articles: How much does an elevator cost? and Selection Guide Product.

What is the best product?

Finding your way in choosing the right product, especially for those approaches for the first time in the world of the elevation, is not a simple thing. The criteria that contribute to the choice of a product can be varied: economic factor, technical, technological, eco-environmental legislation. All of these factors (or part thereof) may be interdependent or concurrent.

For this reason this guide is meant to provide guidance of a general nature, which in a simple and clear supports the novice user and not the choice of the most appropriate solution.

 

Residential Building (Condominium)

This type of building requires a product whose main characteristics are: low and medium traffic, reduced energy consumption.

  • Elevator
  • Platform, Homelift
  • Stairlift

 

 Private Building (Villa)

This type of building requires a product whose main characteristics are: low and medium traffic, reduced energy consumption, narrow shaft.

  • Platform, Homelift
  • Stairlift
  • Elevator

 

Public Building (Hospital, Offices, Parking, Shopping Mall)

This type of building requires a product whose main characteristics are: high traffic, reduced energy consumption.

  • Elevator
  • Platform, Homelift
  • Stairlift
  • Cargo / Heavy Lift
  • Escalator
  • Moving Walks

 

 Industrial Building

This type of building requires a product whose main characteristics are: law, medium e high traffic.

  • Elevator
  • Platform, Homelift
  • Cargo / Heavy Lift

 

This chapter has the ambition to explain to the user, especially the less experienced, with a few simple and clear concepts, the world of the elevation.

An elevator is a means of transport, vertical or inclined, which can have the following destinations:

  • Transport only people
  • Transport only goods
  • Transporting people and goods

The world of the elevation is basically divided into two directives: The Lift Directive and the Machinery Directive. The differences are so many, but we highlight the main ones:

  • Speed: the elevator that responds to the Machinery Directive, commonly known as Platform, Homelift, or Minilift, has a top speed of 0.15m / s. The elevator that responds to the Lift Directive has no maximum or minimum speed.
  • Pit and Headroom: the elevator that responds to the Machinery Directive, commonly known as Platform, Homelift, Lift or Minilift, requires very small dimensions. The elevator that responds to the Lifts Directive requires important dimension.

 

The table below briefly summarizes the concepts described above:

 

Item

Norm

Description

Speed

Machine Directive

Max Speed 0,15 m/s

Speed

Lift Directive

No Limit

Pit and Headroom

Machine Directive

Reduced Dimension without derogations

Pit and Headroom

Lift Directive

No Reduced Dimension in standard solution. In order to have Reduced Dimension it is mandatory to get the approval of the local ministry *

 

* The validity of this statement depends on the country / state of reference and the rules applied

 

 

Definitions and Terms

 

In this chapter we provide you with the explanations of the most common terminology related to the world of the elevation, and by bringing you the ability to better understand the language of elevator operators, estimates, specifications and commercial and technical documentation in general.

 

 

Here the explanation tab :

 

Terms

 Definition

Rated Load

It is the maximum weight that a car is capable of supporting; usually indicated by a plate located on the push button

Car

Component of the lift in which users and goods move from one level to another

Shaft

Space in which the car moves from one level to another

Machine Room

A room in which are located machines and related equipment

Car and Shaft Door

The elevator doors are divided into landing doors and car doors. The doors can have two basic variants: central doors or telescopic doors (two or more panels).

MRL

Acronym for Machine Roomless, i.e. Without Machine Room. MRL defines new generation lifts that do not require a machine room and whose principal organs (control panel and drive unit) are positioned inside the elevator shaft

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