Traction elevators are one of the most common types of elevators in the world. The reason for that is the special advantages that the system of these elevators has. Elevators and traction lifts generally work based on the power of electric motors and gearboxes. Traction elevators are used in various projects. The operation system of traction elevators has made it possible to use this elevator in high projects and high floors. In the following, there are more explanations about how the traction elevator works.
💠 How the traction elevator works 💠
As it was said, the way these elevators work is based on the power of the electric motor and gearbox. The driving force in this type of elevators is provided by an electric motor. The electric motor is mostly installed at the top of the elevator shaft and in some designs at the bottom of the shaft and in a place called the motor house. The elevator cabin is connected to the elevator weights on the other side, which are located in a metal frame called the weight frame. These weights are usually made of cast iron or concrete. The weight of these weights is equal to the weight of the cabin plus half of the cabin capacity. The reason for putting weights in the elevator system is to help lift the elevator. Otherwise, very powerful engines with high kW should be used for this work.
💠 Types of traction lift 💠
Another noteworthy point about the traction elevator system is their speed. This lifting system is made at different speeds from 0.5 m/s to higher speeds (mainly 1 m/s). Traction elevators can be divided into three categories based on speed:
- Single-speed (AC1)
- Two-speed (AC2) li>
- Intelligent speed control (VVVF).
