Home Elevator Options: Traditional Hoist-ways, Pneumatic Vacuum, or Through Floor Lift Elevators
Whether you have mobility issues or are planning for the future, a Home Elevator may be a solution worth considering. There are three different types or classifications of elevators:
- Hoist-way Elevators
- Pneumatic Vacuum (PVE) Elevators
- Through Floor Lift Elevators
Hoist-way Home Elevators
This is the traditional classification of elevators that comes to mind for most people when they think about an elevator. This type of elevator requires a shaft & has a drive system to lower & raise a traditional cab. The drive system can be roped hydraulic, traction (counterweight), or winding drum. This type of elevator is a great option if building a new home or adding on an addition or substantial renovation to an existing home.
Advantages of Hoist-way Home Elevators:
- Higher weight capacity (up to 1000 lbs)
- Able to service six landings with a maximum travel of 50 feet
- Customize to match the home’s finishes
- Adds to the Home Value
Pneumatic Home or Vacuum Elevators
Vacuum home elevators are an innovative and space-saving solution to move people and goods vertically in a home. Vacuum technology uses higher & lower pressure within the cylinder. The vertical cylinder has a fully enclosed cab that moves up & down through air suction & gravity. This is an excellent option for existing homes.
Advantages of Vacuum Home Elevators
- A great solution for existing homes
- Space savings…does not require a full shaft hoist-way
- Construction cost savings due to no hoist-way
- Does not require a pit at the bottom of a landing
- Easily attachable to a balcony
- Able to travel up to 5 stops, or 50 feet total rise
- Quick installation
- Multiple sizes available
- Added Home Value
Through Floor Lift Elevators
This type of elevator is a great solution if you have limited space and are on a smaller budget. A cab moves vertically on a guide rail system through a cut-out in the floor for up to two floors. There are sensors on the cab that can detect if there is an obstruction above or below the cab.
Advantages of Through Floor Lift Elevators:
- Great solution for existing homes, minimal construction
- Space savings…does not require a full shaft hoist-way
- Does not require a pit at the bottom of a landing
- Multiple sizes available
- Added Home Value
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