WP6-Brochure-E4 brochure - ELA European Lift Association.

Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5
2 Lift and Escalator Technologies ............................................................................................. 7
2.1 Traction Lifts .................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Geared Lifts ........................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Gearless Lifts ......................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Machine Roomless Lifts ......................................................................................... 9
2.2 Hydraulic Lifts .............................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Escalators and moving walks ....................................................................................... 14
2.4 References ................................................................................................................... 14
3 Emerging lift and escalator technologies ............................................................................ 16
3.1 Premium Efficiency Induction Motors ........................................................................ 16
3.2 Linear Motors .............................................................................................................. 19
3.3 Advanced Drives and Regeneration ............................................................................ 21
3.4 Permanent Magnet Motors ........................................................................................ 27
3.5 Traffic Handling / Management .................................................................................. 32
3.6 Transmission and Roping ............................................................................................ 37
3.7 Other Lift loads (Stand‐by loads, doors, lights, fans for ventilation, safety devices,
automatic controls, sensors, etc.) ........................................................................................... 42
3.8 Efficient Hydraulic Lifts ................................................................................................ 46
3.9 Efficient Escalators and Moving Walks........................................................................ 49
3.10 Low Friction Bearings .................................................................................................. 50
3.11 References ................................................................................................................... 51
4 Market Characterisation ..................................................................................................... 53
4.1 Lift Market ................................................................................................................... 53
5 Results of Monitoring Campaign ......................................................................................... 59
5.1 Methodology ............................................................................................................... 60
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