New-Age Elevators for Homes – Rohnish Patnaik
With advancement of technology and advent of cutting-edge engineering techniques, traditional elevators have made way for new-age elevators that are high on space efficiency, quality, safety and aesthetics. Theses modern-day elevators are making life easy for people and at the same time, providing them with luxury at an affordable cost. Two such new-age elevators that have become the top two choices for homes today are Pitless Elevator and Headroom Less Elevator.
Pitless Elevator
In case of traditional elevators, a pit measuring a depth of about 4.5 to 5 ft is required during the installation process to house components, including machinery, counterweight and buffers. However, in case of a pitless elevator, a deep pit is not required courtesy the elevator’s compact gearless traction machines backed by space-saving technology, thus, making them an ideal choice for buildings, where there is space constraint or excavation is challenging.
This elevator-type maximizes usable space within a building, making them appropriate for retrofitting into existing structures or for new construction projects, where space is inadequate. Additionally, due to the elimination of the need for a pit leads to reduced construction cost since excavation and associated structural work is not required meaning also reduce in environmental impact. In addition, these elevators use gearless traction machines, which are more energy-efficient than traditional hydraulic systems. Further, pitless elevators operate quietly with minimum noise.
Machine Room-Less Elevator
A machine-room less elevator is a kind of elevator designed for buildings with limited overhead space. Unlike traditional elevators that require a substantial amount of overhead clearance above the elevator shaft, machine room-less elevators are designed to operate efficiently in situations where space is limited.
Machine-room less elevators, also called headroom less elevators, are designed with compact machinery and components that minimize the required overhead clearance above the elevator shaft. This makes them suitable for buildings with low ceiling heights or other overhead space constraints.
Due to their reduced overhead clearance requirement, these elevators offer greater flexibility in building design and layout. They can be installed in existing structures or incorporated into new construction projects without the need for extensive modifications to the building’s infrastructure. By eliminating the need for a large overhead clearance, headroom-less elevators maximize the usable space within the building.
Many machine-room less elevators utilize gearless traction machines and other energy-efficient components to minimize energy consumption during operation. This not only reduces operating costs but also contributes to environmental sustainability. Advanced engineering and technology ensure that headroom-less elevators operate quietly, minimizing noise disturbance for building occupants.
Machine-room less elevators can be a cost-effective solution for buildings with low overhead clearance as they eliminate the need for costly structural modifications to accommodate traditional elevator systems.
About Author
Mr. Rohnis Patnaik is the Founder of Ninja Elevators. His firm has installed 120 + Elevators in Odisha and maintains elevators of multiple clients. He is a member of EECMAI (Elevator & Escalator Component Manufacturers Association of India). He holds degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha and Diploma in Industrial Safety, SCTE, Odisha.