Kencor Inc. Trade Info–Part 2

Twin Jack Roped Hydraulic is a holeless design with mostly the same parameters as the Cantilever Roped Hydraulic design, except large platform designs and higher capacities can be accommodated.

Traction Low Rise Geared model utilizes a geared machine, ropes, and a counterweight. The main guide rails are mounted on the side of the elevator car and two additional guide rails are mounted on one side or the rear for the counterweight. The geared machine is generally located above the hoistway. In a non-typical application the geared machine can be located at a lower landing next to the hoistway. The Traction Low-Rise Geared elevator system accommodates front and side openings, nearly unlimited floor travel, and has a greater efficiency and more speed than a typical geared traction or hydraulic application. But there is a substantially higher material cost than hydraulic applications. And greater structural considerations because the elevator is supported at the top of the hoistway.

Traction Gearless application is much like the Traction Low-Rise Geared model, but it has superior speed and performance to that of a typical geared traction application and the maintenance costs are generally higher.

Machine Roomless elevator design utilizes a gearless machine, ropes, and a counterweight. The main guide rails are mounted on the side of the elevator car and two additional guide rails are mounted on one side or the rear for the counterweight. The gearless machine is mounted inside the hoistway. Machine roomless elevators are an economical and intelligent alternative to typical traction elevator systems. Plus, it is the latest of all elevator technologies, which allows superior performance than a typical geared traction design. Machine Roomless elevator systems offer superior building efficiency because with no machine room, there is more productive and rentable building space.

But, there are substantially higher material and maintenance costs than hydraulic applications. And, depending on the authority, jurisdiction code issues may arise.

If you are considering a future elevator system for your home or business, the elevator experts at Kencor, Inc. can help you choose the best option for your needs and your building. Click here or call today at (800) 220-4046 to speak to an elevator technician in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, or Delaware.