We design, install, and service a variety of elevator types, depending on the size and usage requirements of the building. The most common types of elevator systems we work with include:

  Passenger Elevators
  Freight Elevators
  Residential Elevators
  Limited Use/Limited Access (LULA) Elevators
  Machine Room-less (MRL) Elevators

Passenger Elevators

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Borehole (Inground) Hydraulic
Borehole (Inground) Hydraulic
2 Story3 Story4-8 Story

A Borehole (in-ground) type elevator can be utilized for front and/or front and rear openings in any configuration. Typically, the industry’s standard design, it has been in use for years. A hydraulic cylinder (jack) is installed in the ground directly under the car platform. The rails are mounted to the hoistway on each side of the car. This arrangement can accommodate high and low capacity cars for passenger and service applications.

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For a Hydraulic type elevator you will need an equipment room to house the equipment. This equipment room must be a minimum of 50 square feet with an out-swing door and at least 6’ 0” in one direction, or, 60 square feet with an inswing door and at least 7’ 0” in one direction. Minimum clear headroom required is 7’ 0” per code. Please note that keeping the equipment room adjacent to the elevator hoistway reduces cost.

See our Car Size & Weight Chart for hoistway dimensions, clear inside dimensions, pit, overhead, etc.

Advantages:

  • The simplest installation available in comparison to the other car types available. Standard pit 4′ 0″ and overhead 13′ 3″ requirements, no increase in construction cost.
  • Most cost effective for future maintenance.
  • Is applicable for 2-8 story buildings.

Disadvantages:

  • Oil contamination in the ground is a possibility, however, Code mandated installation protection has greatly decreased the risk.
  • A jack hole is required directly under the car. Sometimes the cost of drilling a jack hole can be costly, in some geographic areas, and is sometimes impossible in certain areas or under certain conditions.
  • Generally less efficient than roped holeless or traction design for travel dimension greater than 40 feet.
Telescopic Hydraulic Holeless
Telescopic Hydraulic Holeless
2 Story3 Story

This application will accommodate front and/or front and rear openings in any configuration. A multi-stage jack is mounted on each side of the car, attached to the rails. This application can be used up to 22’ 0” travel with no increase in standard pit depth or overhead clearance. Travel greater than 22’0” requires an increase in it depth or overhead at a rate of 6” per 1’0” travel dimension increase. The pistons are attached to the top of the car, thus eliminating the jack hole. It can be used with both passenger and service applications.

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For a Hydraulic type elevator you will need an equipment room to house the equipment. This equipment room must be a minimum of 50 square feet with an out-swing door and at least 6’ 0” in one direction, or, 60 square feet with an inswing door and at least 7’ 0” in one direction. Minimum clear headroom required is 7’ 0” per code. Please note that keeping the equipment room adjacent to the elevator hoistway reduces cost.

See our Car Size & Weight Chart for hoistway dimensions, clear inside dimensions, pit, overhead, etc.

Advantages:

  • No jack hole is required, thus eliminating the risk of oil contamination into the ground.
  • The twin jack arrangement allows for maximum car support, which will accommodate the use of both low and high capacity applications.

Disadvantages:

  • Pit and overhead requirements may be greater (increased construction cost).
  • Slightly (10-15%) higher maintenance costs.
 Twin Jack Hydraulic Holeless
Twin Jack Hydraulic Holeless
2 Story

This application will accommodate front and/or front and rear openings in any configuration. A jack is mounted on each side of the car, attached to the rails. This application is the most popular for 2-stop applications but can be used for up to 3 or 4 stops with low travel dimensions. The pistons are attached to the top of the car, thus eliminating the jack hole. It can be used with both passenger and service applications.

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For a Hydraulic type elevator you will need an equipment room to house the equipment. This equipment room must be a minimum of 50 square feet with an out-swing door and at least 6’ 0” in one direction, or, 60 square feet with an inswing door and at least 7’ 0” in one direction. Minimum clear headroom required is 7’ 0” per code. Please note that keeping the equipment room adjacent to the elevator hoistway reduces cost.

See our Car Size & Weight Chart for hoistway dimensions, clear inside dimensions, pit, overhead, etc.

Advantages:

  • No jack hole is required, thus eliminating the risk of oil contamination into the ground.
  • The twin jack arrangement allows for maximum car support, which will accommodate the use of both low and high capacity applications.
  • Most cost effective installation and maintenance.

Disadvantages:

  • Pit and overhead requirements may be greater (increased construction cost).
  • Maximum travel distance is limited to 12′ 6″ with standard pit of 4′ 0″ and overhead of 13′ 3″ to the underside of the roof.
Roped Hydraulic Holeless
Roped Hydraulic Holeless
4-8 Story

This application will accommodate front and/or front and rear openings in any configuration. Wire ropes (cables) are used along with a hydraulic jack to lift the car at a 1 to 2 ratio (for every foot that the jack rises the car rises 2 feet). The jack, rails and sling equipment are mounted either to the side or to the rear of the car depending upon the opening configuration. It can be used with both passenger and service applications.

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For a Hydraulic type elevator you will need an equipment room to house the equipment. This equipment room must be a minimum of 50 square feet with an out-swing door and at least 6’ 0” in one direction, or, 60 square feet with an inswing door and at least 7’ 0” in one direction. Minimum clear headroom required is 7’ 0” per code. Please note that keeping the equipment room adjacent to the elevator hoistway reduces cost.

See our Car Size & Weight Chart for hoistway dimensions, clear inside dimensions, pit, overhead, etc.

Advantages:

    • aFor a Hydraulic type elevator you will need an equipment room to house the equipment. This equipment room must be a minimum of 50 square feet with an out-swing door and at least 6’ 0” in one direction, or, 60 square feet with an inswing door and at least 7’ 0” in one direction. Minimum clear headroom required is 7’ 0” per code. Please note that keeping the equipment room adjacent to the elevator hoistway reduces cost.

      See our Car Size & Weight Chart for hoistway dimensions, clear inside dimensions, pit, overhead, etc.

      Advantages:

      • The travel can be up to 100 feet.
      • No jack hole is required, thus eliminating the risk of oil contamination into the ground.
      • Standard pit and overhead requirements, no increase in construction cost.
      • With 1 to 2 roping, the jack length is one half the travel distance and travels at one half the speed of the car. This allows for a low oil flow as well as a low oil requirement.

      Disadvantages:

      • More hoistway width is required to accommodate the jacks at the sides. Note: You must add 4 to 6 inches to Code A (Hoistway Width Dimension) shown on the Elevator Code and Size Chart.
      • Greater installation time is required over the traditional borehole application due to the additional equipment involved, such as, safeties, roping, sling, and governor assemblies.
      • Access to the speed governor through the wall of the hoistway requires a rated access panel (2′ X 2′) by the builder.
      • Higher maintenance costs.
    • The travel can be up to 100 feet.
    • No jack hole is required, thus eliminating the risk of oil contamination into the ground.
    • Standard pit and overhead requirements, no increase in construction cost.
    • With 1 to 2 roping, the jack length is one half the travel distance and travels at one half the speed of the car. This allows for a low oil flow as well as a low oil requirement.

Disadvantages:

    • More hoistway width is required to accommodate the jacks at the sides. Note: You must add 4 to 6 inches to Code A (Hoistway Width Dimension) shown on the Elevator Code and Size Chart.
    • Greater installation time is required over the traditional borehole application due to the additional equipment involved, such as, safeties, roping, sling, and governor assemblies.
    • Access to the speed governor through the wall of the hoistway requires a rated access panel (2′ X 2′) by the builder.
    • Higher maintenance costs.
Traction Geared
Traction Geared
4-8 Story8-40 Story

This application utilizes a hoist machine, ropes and counterweights. Front and rear openings of any configuration can be used. The main guide rails are mounted in the hoistway at each side of the car. There is also a pair of counterweight rails located on either one side or the rear of the
hoistway. Several rope/sheave arrangements are used, depending upon the specific requirements. The geared machine along with the related drive equipment is generally located atop the hoistway in the penthouse/machine room or in some limited situations can be located next to the hoistway at a lower landing. It can be used with both passenger and service applications.

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Advantages:

  • No risk of oil contamination to the ground.
  • An almost unlimited floor travel and capacity with multiple front, rear and or side openings.
  • Faster car speeds than those of the hydraulic type applications.
  • A wide range of capacities are available from low capacity passenger cars to high capacity freight cars.
  • With the use of counterweights, power efficiency is greater than that of a hydraulic elevator.

Disadvantages:

  • Material cost can be substantially higher than that of all the hydraulic types offered.
  • Structural considerations.
  • Elevator maintenance cost is generally higher than a hydraulic elevator.
  • Equipment delivery as well as the installation time is longer than that of a hydraulic elevator.

If this is the type of elevator you are looking for, please contact us for capacity, hoistway, and car dimensions

Freight Elevators

Freight Elevators

Many large buildings need freight elevators for carrying heavy loads such as furniture and building equipment in large volumes. We install and service freight elevators in all building types.

Residential Elevators

Residential Elevators

Residential elevators are an important investment that add convenience and value to your home. We offer a variety of options and unique designs which allows us to customize the system to your home’s requirements, whether it’s for new construction or a remodeling project.

Contact us for information or a consultation on your home elevator project.

Limited Use/Limited Access (LULA) Elevators

Limited Use/Limited Access (LULA) Elevators

These elevators are limited in size, speed, and usage. They take up less space as well. LULAs are ideal for churches, schools, and small businesses that need a short lift but don’t have the extra space for a standard elevator.

Machine Room-less (MRL) Elevators

Machine Room-less (MRL) Elevators

Like the name implies, these elevators use a gearless hoist machine in the hoistway, eliminating the need for a machine room. Because our MRLs are not proprietary, they require different hoistway space than standard OEM suppliers.

Our staff can work with you to assess the space requirements for an MRL system.