Passenger Elevators
Reliable vertical transport for everyday buildings — engineered for a smooth ride, precise levelling and low running cost.
Free site survey · Written quote in one working day
- 014 to 20+ persons (272 kg to 1,600 kg)
- 02Gearless traction with VVVF drive
- 03ARD, overload sensor and interlocked doors
Passenger Elevators: working principle & applications
A passenger elevator is a roped traction lift: the car and a counterweight hang on steel ropes over a traction sheave, so the motor only moves the difference between the two weights. This is why a modern gearless machine can carry a full car quietly while drawing very little power.
Our passenger range is built around a permanent-magnet gearless machine controlled by a variable-voltage, variable-frequency (VVVF) drive. The drive ramps speed up and down continuously, giving a comfortable start, a near-silent run and landing accuracy within ±5 mm — the points a passenger actually notices.
Cars are configured around the building: capacity from 4 to 20+ persons, speeds from 0.5 to 2.5 m/s, centre-opening or telescopic automatic doors, and cabin finishes from hairline stainless steel to mirror, glass and decorative laminates. Machine-room-less (MRL) layouts are available where the structure does not allow a separate machine room.
Apartments, housing societies, offices, hotels, showrooms and commercial complexes.
What you get
Smooth, quiet ride
VVVF drive with S-curve acceleration for comfortable starts, stops and a near-silent run.
Advanced safety systems
Governor safety gear, overload sensor, door interlocks and ARD as standard.
Low power consumption
Gearless permanent-magnet motor and LED lighting cut running cost; standby mode saves energy when idle.
Precision levelling
Landing accuracy within ±5 mm, so there is no step between car and floor.
Automatic doors
Centre-opening or telescopic doors with sensor edge protection for safe boarding.
Smart controls
Microprocessor group control, destination-ready options and clear LED indicators.
Passenger Elevators at a glance
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity / rated load | 4 to 20+ persons · 272 kg to 1,600 kg |
| Rated speed | 0.5 m/s to 2.5 m/s |
| Drive system | Gearless traction (PM synchronous machine); geared traction on request |
| Operation / control | Microprocessor-based, VVVF drive; simplex, duplex or group collective |
| Door types | Automatic centre opening (CO) · Automatic telescopic (2-panel side opening) |
| Cabin finishes | Stainless steel hairline or mirror · Mild steel powder coated · Glass and laminate panels |
| Shaft & machine room | Standard shaft with machine room, or machine-room-less (MRL); sizes fixed after site survey |
| Travel & stops | Up to 40 m travel and 14 stops in standard configuration; taller on request |
Values are typical and customisable. Final capacity, speed, dimensions and finishes are confirmed after the site survey and approval drawing.
Safety is never optional
- Governor & safety gear
Over-speed governor with progressive safety gear stops the car on the guide rails if it exceeds rated speed.
- Overload sensor
Load-weighing device prevents departure and sounds a buzzer when the rated load is exceeded.
- Interlocked doors
Landing doors are mechanically and electrically interlocked, so the car cannot move with any door open.
- Emergency alarm & lighting
Battery-backed alarm bell and emergency light keep users reassured and visible during a power cut.
- Final limit & buffers
Terminal slowdown, final limit switches and oil or spring buffers protect the pit and overhead.
- Automatic Rescue Device (ARD)
On mains failure the ARD brings the car to the nearest landing at low speed and opens the doors.
Questions we get asked
What capacity passenger elevator do I need?
Capacity follows building type and peak footfall. Residential buildings usually run 6–13 persons; offices, hotels and showrooms often need more. Our engineer calculates this during the free site survey.
Can a passenger lift be installed in an existing building?
Yes. Lifts are regularly retrofitted into existing apartment blocks and offices. The survey confirms shaft, pit and headroom before any civil work is quoted.
How noisy is a passenger elevator?
Gearless traction drives run near-silently; most users notice the doors more than the motor.
Request a custom quote for passenger elevators
Our engineer measures the site, confirms load, travel and power supply, then puts a written quote in your hands within one working day. No obligation, no call centre.
- Survey booked within 48 hours
- Civil work, power and lead time stated up front
- Installed and serviced by our own team
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