A lot of property managers and owners do not know how many different types and classes of elevators there are. These different classes and types may be recommended for different buildings, depending on size and load that they carry. In smaller buildings, hydraulic elevators are better, whereas taller buildings should have a cabled elevator. Here is what you need to know about elevator types, to discover which you need.
Freight Elevator
Freight elevators are heavy-duty elevators that haul material. They have freight doors that open vertically. The older elevators tend to have wooden gates that open manually. Most of these elevators can lift up to 20,000 pounds.
Passenger Elevator
Passenger elevators carry passengers. They come in a variety of sizes depending on the necessary capacity. For instance, some may hold up to 10,000 pounds, where some may not haul any more than 2,500 pounds. Passenger elevators are either traction or hydraulic.
Service Elevator
Service elevators are regular passenger elevators. They tend to have utility cabs and floors for employees in commercial buildings. You will most likely see these elevators in hotels for housekeeping services.
MRL Elevator
MRL elevators are machine room-less elevators. These are cabled traction passenger elevators. They use a small machine and motor to move the unit with cables. Since it removes the machine room, you have more energy efficiency and more room in the building.
Dumbwaiter
Dumbwaiters are incredibly helpful in residential homes, hospitals, hotels, and even restaurants. You can install them in small areas to move meals, packages, and other items back and forth between floors.
Given the different classifications and types of elevators, the best way to figure out which you need is to think about your specific needs. To install an elevator in your business, contact Puget Sound Elevator Company by calling 425-800-8256 or emailing us today.