Hydraulic Elevators | Lifts

Hydraulic Elevators | Lifts

Description
Description

Hydraulic Elevators are lift systems that use a hydraulic piston to raise and lower the elevator car. Hydraulic Elevators are typically used for low-rise and mid-rise buildings below 6 stories due to the elevator system’s slower speed and limited piston lengths.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The hydraulic piston sheave and cylinder is located below the elevator pit and must be at least the overall rise plus 4’-7’ (1.2-2.1 m). Hydraulic Elevators have a low initial cost but are limited by a slow travel speed of 200’ (61 m) per minute and a limited distance of approximately 60’ (18.3 m). Hydraulic Elevators have an elevator pit depth of 4’-6’ (1.2-1.8 m) and require an additional machine room at the ground floor adjacent to the elevator shaft.

3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
What is a Hydraulic Elevator?
Hydraulic Elevators are lifts that are raised and lowered by a piston that is moved by a pressurized fluid.
How deep is the piston cylinder well for a Hydraulic Elevator?
The sheave that holds the piston cylinder well below the floor of the elevator pit has a depth that must be at least the overall rise plus 4’-7’ | 1.2-2.1 m.
What are the best uses for a Hydraulic Elevator?
Hydraulic Elevators are typically used for low to mid-rise buildings that don’t have high-speed demands that would be better serviced by a Traction Elevator. Hydraulic elevators have lower initial costs but use more energy and may face larger maintenance costs.
Hydraulic Elevators | Lifts
Details
Details

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Elevator Pit Depth: 4’-6’ | 1.2-1.8 m
Piston Cylinder Depth: Overall rise + 4’-7’ | 1.2-2.1 m
Elevator Width: Varies (see Elevator Layouts)
Top Floor Height (with overrun): 12’-16’ | 4.9-6.1 m
Floor to Floor Height: 12’-14’ | 3.7-4.3 m (typical)
Elevator Door Height: 7’-8’ | 2.1-2.4 m
Additional Space: Machine Room required at ground floor
Travel Speed: 200’ | 61 m per minute
Max Distance (Approximate): 60’ | 18.3 m

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Hydraulic Elevator | Lift section (business people)

Elevators, or lifts, are vertical transportation devices that move people and goods to various levels and floors of a structure. Designed with a cab that is either pushed or pulled vertically through space via a combination of machines and hoists, Elevators use either Traction or Hydraulic systems.