Short-Travel Elevators

What Are Short-Travel Elevators and What Are They Used For?

Short-travel vertical elevators are designed to facilitate vertical movement to an elevated section of up to 3 meters. Their primary function is to transport people. Additionally, they solve common accessibility issues such as:

• Elevation differences at the entrance of a residential building leading to the elevator.
• Uneven levels in public buildings.
• Outdoor level differences.
• Uneven access in residential communities with exterior stairs.

Benefits of Choosing Short-Travel Elevators

The advantages of using short-travel elevators include:

• Easy installation: Quick and straightforward to set up.
• Minimal pit requirements: Most models do not require a pit, or if they do, only a few centimeters are necessary.
• Low maintenance: No periodic maintenance is required.
• User-friendly: Operated with simple buttons for going up or down.
• Accessibility solution: Ideal for wheelchair users needing to access buildings that are otherwise difficult to enter.
• Good load capacity: Designed to handle adequate weight.
• Safety features: Includes protective railings or semi-enclosed cabins for added security.

Differences Between Short-Travel Elevators and Traditional Elevators

While both address the same need for accessibility, their characteristics and operation are quite different:

1. Distance:
   • Short-travel elevators cover up to 3 meters, typically from one floor to another.
   • Traditional elevators can travel up to 5 or 6 floors.
2. Speed:
   • Short-travel elevators are slower, with a speed of up to 0.15 meters per second.
   • Traditional elevators are faster.
3. Installation Requirements:
   • Short-travel elevators require a fixed structure anchored to the floor and wall to support the cabin.
   • Traditional elevators need a pit depth of approximately 10 to 25 cm.
4. Maintenance:
   • Short-travel elevators do not require periodic maintenance.
   • Traditional elevators must be maintained every 4 months, as per regulations.
5. Energy Consumption:
   • Short-travel elevators consume between 750 W and 1200 W.
   • Traditional elevators have a low energy consumption ranging from 1200 W to 2700 W.
6. Price:
   • Short-travel elevators are more affordable than traditional elevators.