Do You Know the Specs of Different Elevator Types?
Every day, we take various types of elevators, whether they are passenger elevators in office buildings, glass panoramic elevators in shopping centers, freight elevators in factories, hospital medical elevators, or even villa home elevators, which have different designs and functions. So, do you know the difference between these elevators in terms of material, load capacity and specifications?
As a professional elevator manufacturer, Dazen provides you with a detailed analysis of the differences in the standard specifications of common elevator types, helping you to understand the characteristics of elevators more comprehensively, so as to make a more appropriate choice.
| Elevator Type | Capacity | Speed | MR or MRL | Pit size | Top Height | Cabin Material | Door Decor | Floor Decor | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Elevator | 450-1,600kg | 1.0 -7.0 m/s Typically 1.0-2.0 m/s | Optional | ≥1,500mm | ≥4,000mm | Stainless steel | First layer of stainless steel, spray-coated steel plate inside | PVC, Marble | Machine room-less buildings require a higher roof |
| Panoramic Elevator | 450-1,600 kg | 1.0 -7.0 m/s Typically 1.0 m/s | MRL | ≥1,500mm | ≥4,000mm | Glass （1-4 panels） | 304 stainless steel, Glass | PVC, Marble | Arc shape is more expensive |
| Freight Elevator | 1,000-10,000 kg | 0.25-1.0m/s Typically 0.5 | Optional | ≥1,500mm | ≥4,000mm | Sprayed steel plate | Sprayed steel plate | Steel |
1. Larger door opening and car size 2. Add anti-collision strips |
| Car Elevator | 3,000-5,000 kg | 0.25-1.0m/s Typically 0.5 | Optional | ≥1,500mm | ≥4,000mm | Sprayed steel plate | Sprayed steel plate | Steel |
1. Larger door opening and car size 2. Add anti-collision strips |
| Hospital Elevator | 1,600kg（Standard） | 1.0 -3.0 m/s Typically 1.0 m/s | Optional | ≥1,500mm | ≥4,500mm | Hairline stainless steel | Hairline stainless steel | PVC |
1. The door opening size must be greater than 1.200mm and the depth must be greater than 2.400mm 2. A disabled operation box must be provided" |
| Home Elevator | 250-400kg | 0.4 -0.63 m/s Typically 0.4 m/s | MRL | 650-1,000mm | ≥2,800mm | Depending on the decoration style | Depending on the decoration style | PVC | The number of floors must be less than 5 and the load must be less than 400kg, otherwise must be inspected |
Key Spec Description:
1. Speed selection: residential elevators are recommended to be ≤1.0m/s, and ≥3.5m/s for super-high-rise buildings.
2. Load calculation: passenger elevator should be calculated according to 75kg/person, freight elevator should consider the volume to weight ratio of loading equipment.
3. Safety standard: all types should comply with the latest European EN81-20 standard.