Source: ARCHITECT Magazine
Publication date: April 15, 2008
By ARCHITECT Staff
Twin shaft elevator
ThyssenKrupp
thyssenkrupp.com
Two cabs operate stacked in same shaft
Reported to allow 40 percent more passengers than a traditional four-shaft group
ThyssenKrupp Destination Selection Control system assigns calls to optimal car when passengers choose floor from elevator lobby
For buildings 164 feet or taller
Schindler passenger ID
Schindler
us.schindler.com
Customizes service for each elevator passenger by electronic identification badges, key rings, or watches or by PIN codes to call the optimal car based on the rider's authorizations or physical limitations
Purportedly improves traffic handling 30 percent over traditional systems
Offers ADA-compliant features
EcoMod escalator
Kone
www.kone.com
Saves energy (between 20 and 40 percent compared to traditional escalators) while maintaining normal speed
Made with chainless drive to improve operating efficiency
Runs for 30,000 hours before requiring an oil change
Reduces motor temperature
Allows for existing escalator replacement without truss removal
Series Z escalator
Mitsubishi
mitsubishi.com
Three models with glass panel, glass panel with under-handrail lighting, or stainless panel
Screw-free inner deck
Shorter truss means less installation space and more freedom in layout
Rounded handrail inlet cap
Steps feature anti-slip grooves
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