Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator

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The Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator offers a sleek, space-saving solution for residential needs, eliminating the need for a traditional shaft, pit, or machine room. Powered by air, this innovative elevator provides a panoramic view during travel and requires minimal home modifications for installation. With its eco-friendly design and compact footprint, it’s a modern, stylish choice for enhancing accessibility in any home.

We offer three unique PVE Options:
  • PVE30 Pneumatic Residential Elevator
  • PVE37 Pneumatic Residential Elevator
  • PVE52 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

PVE52 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

  • Weight capacity: 525 lbs (238 kg)
  • Push-button call controls for easy operation
  • Precise leveling at each landing for smooth boarding and exiting
  • Electromechanical interlocks at each landing to ensure secure travel
  • Automatic cabin LED lighting and fan for comfort
  • Same-side door openings for boarding and exiting
  • Automatic descent to ground level at safety speed for landing in the event of a power failure
  • Mechanical emergency brake system with 2” of freefall to ensure safety in the event of a catastrophic failure or vacuum loss
  • Backed by 101 Mobility’s One-Year Limited Service Warranty in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty
  • Through-floor or balcony mount landings for seamless installation

PVE30 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

  • Weight capacity: 350 lbs (159 kg)
  • Push-button call controls for easy operation
  • Precise leveling at each landing for smooth boarding and exiting
  • Electromechanical interlocks at each landing to ensure secure travel
  • Automatic cabin LED lighting and fan for comfort
  • Same-side door openings for boarding and exiting
  • Automatic descent to ground level at safety speed for landing in the event of a power failure
  • Mechanical emergency brake system with 2” of freefall to ensure safety in the event of a catastrophic failure or vacuum loss
  • Backed by 101 Mobility’s One-Year Limited Service Warranty in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty
  • Through-floor or balcony mount landings for seamless installation

PVE37 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

  • Weight capacity: 450 lbs (204 kg)
  • Push-button call controls for easy operation
  • Precise leveling at each landing for smooth boarding and exiting
  • Electromechanical interlocks at each landing to ensure secure travel
  • Automatic cabin LED lighting and fan for comfort
  • Same-side door openings for boarding and exiting
  • Automatic descent to ground level at safety speed for landing in the event of a power failure
  • Mechanical emergency brake system with 2” of freefall to ensure safety in the event of a catastrophic failure or vacuum loss
  • Backed by 101 Mobility’s One-Year Limited Service Warranty in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty
  • Through-floor or balcony mount landings for seamless installation

PVE52 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

The Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator (PVE) series offers three models, with the PVE52 standing out as the largest and best-equipped option, ideal for spacious and high-capacity needs. Its self-supporting structure allows for easy installation without major home modifications, preserving your home’s aesthetic integrity. Crafted from durable polycarbonate and aluminum, the PVE52 combines strength with style, featuring an eco-friendly design that operates without electricity during descent, using air pressure instead. Its clear cabin provides panoramic views and its compact design eliminates the need for pits, hoistways, or machine rooms, making it a premier choice for modern, space-efficient residential elevators.

PVE30 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

Experience the perfect blend of sustainability and style with the PVE30 Pneumatic Residential Elevator, a compact yet powerful addition to your home. As a leading small home elevator solution, this sleek and slender model stands out in the Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator series for its energy efficiency, using minimal electricity to transport riders in its panoramic cabin. Plus, this eco-friendly residential home elevator uses advanced technology to descend without electricity, maximizing space by eliminating the need for pits, hoistways, or machine rooms. Upgrade your living space with a cutting-edge, in-home elevator that combines luxury and sustainability, perfect for modern homes seeking a green footprint.

PVE37 Pneumatic Residential

Transform your home with the PVE37 Pneumatic Residential Elevator, a self-supporting structure that minimizes home modifications. Crafted from durable polycarbonate and aluminum, this elevator operates efficiently without electricity for descent, offering a panoramic cabin that enhances your home without requiring pits, hoistways, or machine rooms. Ideal for small home elevators, it combines innovative design with seamless integration into your living space.

PVE52 PNEUMATIC RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR
Maximum lift height36’ (11 m)
Maximum number of stops 4
Hole diameter needed for installation54.69” (1389 mm)
External cylinder diameter52.69” (1338 mm)
Internal cabin diameter43.5” (1118 mm)
Internal cabin height79” (2007 mm)
Entranceway opening32” (813 mm)
Power supply required35 AMP, 220VAC
Number of turbines6 (60 KW)
PVE30 PNEUMATIC RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR
Maximum lift height35’ (10.5 m)
Maximum number of stops4
Hole diameter needed for installation32” (813 mm)
External cylinder diameter30” (762 mm)
Internal cabin diameter20.5” (521 mm)
Internal cabin height79” (2006 mm)
Entranceway opening20.5” (521 mm)
Power supply required25 AMP, 220VAC
Number of turbines 3 (30 KW)
PVE37 PNEUMATIC RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR
Maximum lift height35’ (10.5 m)
Maximum number of stops 4
Hole diameter needed for installation39” (991 mm)
External cylinder diameter37” (933 mm)
Internal cabin diameter32” (813 mm)
Internal cabin height77.75” (1956 mm)
Entranceway opening21” (542 mm)
Power supply required30 AMP, 220VAC
Number of turbines5 (50 KW)

PVE52 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

  • Alarm system and telephone – Allows for communication from the cabin in the event of a catastrophic failure or vacuum loss
  • Cabin key lock – Locks the cabin to prevent usage from children or any other unwanted users
  • Cabin seat – Installed in the cabin to provide a seating option for riders
  • Earthquake brackets – Designed to stop cabin travel in the event of an earthquake or seismic event
  • Finish colors – Six different shade selections for added style:
    • Anodized Silver
    • Black
    • Light Gray
    • Standard Dark Gray
    • Taupe
    • White
  • Unit configuration:
    • Standard – Turbine motors located on top of the elevator. 107” clearance needed for installation
    • Split – Turbine motors located remotely. 97” clearance needed for installation
  • Opposite cabin door opening – Total of two doors/entranceways installed in the cabin, one 180 degrees from the other, to allow boarding and exiting from opposite sides

PVE30 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

  • Alarm system and telephone – Allows for communication from the cabin in the event of a catastrophic failure or vacuum loss
  • Cabin key lock – Locks the cabin to prevent usage from children or any other unwanted users
  • Cabin seat – Installed in the cabin to provide a seating option for riders
  • Earthquake brackets – Designed to stop cabin travel in the event of an earthquake or seismic event
  • Finish colors – Six different shade selections for added style:
    • Anodized Silver
    • Black
    • Light Gray
    • Standard Dark Gray
    • Taupe
    • White
  • Unit configuration:
  • Standard – Turbine motors located on top of the elevator. 107” clearance needed for installation
  • Split – Turbine motors located remotely. 97” clearance needed for installation

PVE37 Pneumatic Residential Elevator

  • Alarm system and telephone – Allows for communication from the cabin in the event of a catastrophic failure or vacuum loss
  • Cabin key lock – Locks the cabin to prevent usage from children or any other unwanted users
  • Cabin seat – Installed in the cabin to provide a seating option for riders
  • Earthquake brackets – Designed to stop cabin travel in the event of an earthquake or seismic event
  • Finish colors – Six different shade selections for added style:
    • Anodized Silver
    • Black
    • Light Gray
    • Standard Dark Gray
    • Taupe
    • White
  • Unit configuration:
    • Standard – Turbine motors located on top of elevator. 107” clearance needed for installation
    • Split – Turbine motors located remotely. 97” clearance needed for installation
  • Opposite cabin door opening – Total of two doors/entranceways installed in cabin, one 180 degrees from the other, to allow boarding and exiting from opposite sides
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Frequently Asked Questions

Home elevators provide convenient access to multiple floors, increase home value, and enhance safety for individuals with mobility challenges.

Installation time varies, but most home elevators can be installed in a few weeks, including the necessary construction work.

Yes, our home elevators come with multiple safety features, including emergency brakes and battery backups.

We offer through-the floor elevators that do not require a lot of room in your home. Through-the-floor elevators have a compact footprint and do not require an equipment room, and there is no need for a pit/well on the first floor.

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