Convenience, mobility, and comfort—all three can be achieved very easily with high-quality residential lifts offered by top lift companies. However, you must be aware of certain factors, as every residential lift will not gel with your property's overall structure. This can be done by understanding different types of residential lifts and how they operate.
Here are some quick details of
different residential elevators offered by an elevator service company. Based
on their operation and mechanism, there are four different types of elevators.
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| Details of different residential elevators - Oldmateelevators |
WHAT ARE HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS?
Hydraulic elevators are available
in three types: conventional, roped, and hole-less. They can achieve a maximum
speed of 150 ft per minute and can be used for residential buildings lifts with a maximum of
eight storeys.
WHAT ARE TRACTION ELEVATORS?
Traction elevators are available
in geared and gearless form, and they use ropes, wheels and electric motors for
operation. Traction elevators are easier to control, manage and maintain than
hydraulic elevators. They will work well in high-rise and medium-sized
buildings. They are faster and more convenient.
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| Manage and maintain than hydraulic elevators - Oldmateelevators |
WHAT ARE SHAFTLESS ELEVATORS?
Shaftless elevators are available
in multiple types, and the maximum speed they can achieve is 20 feet per
minute. Lift companies offer shaftless elevators for residential properties as
they consume very less space and are economical as well. Shaftless elevators
are space efficient, as they don't require any space and you can easily fit
them in your existing property without any major structural change or
renovation. Lift companies can install them simply by cutting a small part of your floor
to retrofit the mechanism.
WHAT ARE VACUUM ELEVATORS?
Vacuum elevators are stylish,
elegant, and functional. They are used in properties with a maximum of six
floors. They are ideal for residential use as they run on suction technology.
They are versatile and quite identical to shaftless elevators. They require
more maintenance than traction or hydraulic elevators.
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| Require more maintenance than traction |
WHAT ARE PITLESS ELEVATORS?
Pitless elevators are used for
two-storey or mid-rise buildings and travel at the speed of 80 feet per minute
maximum. The name clearly signifies that they don't have a pit and the elevator
sits on the ground at your home. Yes, they are ideal for residential use and
have a small motor and ropes for ascending and descending.
