Thursday, January 23, 2014

The Different Types Of Residential Elevators Louisiana Has To Offer

By Marissa Velazquez


If you are considering installing a unit, one of the first things you should look into include the fact whether you have enough space for the elevator in your home. A trained residential elevators Louisiana contractor can be of assistance in determining what floors are accessible and rooms under and above each other. If a family member or you is likely to make use of a wheelchair any time soon, it is vital that you find an elevator that can comfortably carry two people.

In the market, there are different types available and the drive system used is the major difference between each of them. The five types available are the gearless drive, pneumatic vacuum elevator, counter-weight chain, winding drum as well as roped hydraulic systems. Below is a set of advantages of each system.

The closest you can get to going green is by installing a gearless system elevator since it uses minimal energy during operation. Although it has a motor, counter weights that are about 40% heavier that the car make it was for the cab to lower and raise itself effortlessly. Some of the biggest advantages of the system include its quite operation since it has no gears, requires little maintenance without the presences of hydraulic fluid and is energy efficient.

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator also known as PVE is the latest technology in the home elevator and does not use cables, counterweights, chains or pistons. Instead, it implements a hoist system for lifting and requires precise atmospheric pressures to operate seamlessly. Features are energy efficiency, low carbon footprint and low maintenance.

The counter-weight chain drive system makes use of a series of weights that offset the need for powerful motors in order to lift the cab up. This system implements a chain drive for lifting the cab and weights are lowered in order to create an offset. It does not require the use of a machine room therefore living space is not sacrificed.

The winding drum system uses an aircraft cable attached to a variable speed motor attached to the top or behind a rail system. The shaft's maximum height determines position of the motor which if properly installed will not cause excessive noise in your home. This motor winds the cable into a drum during ascent and during descent, the car utilizes its weight as well as gravity.

The hydraulic system on the other hand, uses a hydraulic piston like that found in conventional lifts and aircraft cable is attached to facilitate lifting. The system will however require a pit of between 6 to 8 inches deep to be dug out for it to perform optimally and maximum speeds achievable are 40 feet per minute. The hydraulic pump makes use of hydraulic fluid for it to operate.

For maximal safety and efficiency of your unit, it is crucial that you have professional residential elevators Louisiana technicians to carry out all required repairs and maintenance. This will help to give you peace of mind that the unit is operating as it should be and within the required safety boundaries. Make sure you contract the services of a certified, licensed and independent inspect for regular inspections.




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