With the rise of high density living and urbanization and our infrastructure buildings elevators are necessary in almost all aspects of daily life especially in metros and larger cities.
In any type of manufacturing facility, factories all there any form of vertical transport is needed it is essential to have an elevator. In the last few years, there has been an increase in demand for elevators in bungalows or single-family homes. Whether there is community living like apartment buildings or single-family homes elevators are becoming an essential element of everyday lives.
When choosing an elevator or lift, having an understanding of different types of lift offerings available is very important.
Each elevator serves a different function and often has a different design based on its unique specific application. Some criteria that determines the type of lift that should be placed is foot traffic, application or usage, spatial dimensions of the lift shaft and the load it will be required to carry.
Different Types of Elevators
- Passenger lifts or elevators are ubiquitous in residential and commercial buildings. These are one of the most common types of lift. The capacity can be for four passengers all the way to 20 passengers.
- Hydraulic elevators, powered by a fluid-driven piston, are ideal for low-rise buildings and in some industrial settings. They have robust, load bearing capacity. For industrial settings, freight elevators or commonly referred to as ‘goods lift’ is essential for moving heavy goods effortlessly.
- Dumbwaiters have a compact design and are an ideal solution for transporting small items between floors. These are used in service industries, like restaurants and hotels.
- Service elevators look like a regular passenger elevator, have an elongated design and are designated for transporting some goods and people in buildings.
- Hospital elevators have specific requirements in terms of the cabin design and need extremely high leveling accuracy as these elevators are designed to transport passengers often in wheelchairs or stretches.
- Capsule elevators or lifts are often added on outside of the building. They are very aesthetically appealing and enhance the look and appeal of the building immensely.
- Bungalow elevators often called ‘home lifts’ provide accessibility in private residences. Especially in India, bungalow elevators are becoming increasingly common.
- Car lift or car elevator is used in car showrooms, especially higher and car showrooms. These lives are designed a little differently from freight lifts. One distinguishing feature often is the type of door design used for car elevators.
Each elevator type caters to unique requirements, ensuring optimal functionality and safety in diverse environments.
Omega Elevators offers all these types of elevators.
In addition to passenger lifts and home lifts our elevators are installed in several industries such as heavy machinery manufacturing, real estate development projects , construction industry, solar power plants , high end retail and commercial buildings , food processing industries, automotive, luxury car showrooms, health care facilities and hospitals, elite restaurants, dams and water supply facilities, high level government offices and buildings, several different religious institutions, temples , places of worship and celebrity homes.
We have a very happy client base and for the last 40 years are recognized as the premium elevator and escalator brand across India and abroad.
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