What are the types of elevators?

According to the hoist mechanism, there are 4 main types of elevators as follows:

1. Hydraulic Elevators:

Hydraulic elevators employ a piston at the bottom of the elevator to push it to different levels. An electric motor forces oil or any hydraulic fluid to move the piston.

2. Traction Elevators:

Traction elevators are lifted using ropes that pass over a wheel connected to an electric motor. This pulls the rope and lifts the elevator car to the required floor levels.

Traction elevators are of two types:

A) Geared Traction Elevator, B) Gearless Traction Elevator.

3. Climbing elevator:

A climbing elevator is a self-ascending elevator with its own propulsion.

4. Pneumatic Elevators:

Vacuum elevators do not use any cables or pulley systems to operate. Instead, this elevator is a tube in a sealed vacuum arrangement operated by controlling air pressure.

Based on its function there are several types of elevators as follows:

1. Passenger Elevators

Based on its use there are many kinds of Passenger Elevators.

A) Double Deck Elevator, B) Bed elevators, C) Service elevators, D)Observation elevators, E) Residential elevators.

2. Freight Elevator

3. Dumbwaiters

4. Vehicle elevators

Final Thoughts:

Even though elevators can be an expensive investment, the convenience and ease of use is often an intriguing reason to add one to your next structure.