Passenger elevators can operate utilizing several drive systems

Modern Passenger Elevator are designed to fulfil the most demanding passenger expectations, and at the same time provide earnings both for shipowners and shipbuilders.

Among the most important items of equipment influencing passenger satisfaction are the elevators onboard. The number of elevators in relation to the number of passengers is continuously increasing, and the location of the elevators, their size and speed are important for passenger comfort. These are also the key factors for successful handling of luggage and provisions.

An in-ground jack lifts a platform that is guided by rails. The hole is usually drilled before the building is erected. Inside drilling can be arranged for special situations. Mechanically, this is the most balanced hydraulic elevator configuration, offering a smooth ride with quiet operation.

FUJI's line of Holeless Hydraulic elevators offers a viable alternative to a conventional hydraulic elevator when hole drilling is either cost restrictive or impractical due to site conditions. Two cylinders situated beside the rails lift a platform guided on the rails. This configuration can have front and rear entrances. Oil noise is greater than an in-ground (CHP) configuration.

A conventional overhead geared machine with the car attached to cables that are counter-weighted over the drive sheave. The motor size and power consumption are significantly lower than hydraulic elevators, but the elevator and building costs are higher.

A newer traction configuration with the machine located in the elevator shaft. The gearless machine and counter-weighted car enable faster travel and higher energy efficiency. Although no machine room is required, a controller space must still be located near the elevator shaft.

Limitations to elevator service capability have been space, weight, design, cost, and architectural aspects.

Passenger Elevators can operate utilizing several drive systems. Canwest Elevators can offer hydraulic, traction and MRL (Machine-room-less) units. The amount of travel, overhead and pit depth will often determine which method is best for A particular application, and we can quote accordingly. With a wide variety of finishes, platform sizes and configurations a passenger elevator form Canwest can meet any design criteria.

Whether you moving parts for a vehicle or the entire vehicle we have a freight elevator to meet your needs. These devices can be designed to move freight alone, freight on a fork lift or even function as a multipurpose freight/passenger elevator. Along with capacity and platform size, the entrance width can be customized to coincide with the particular freight to be moved.