Safety of hydraulic lifts (II)

In earthquake-prone areas, the hydraulic elevator has proven to be the safest option. Because of the swinging counterweights and the fact that the cabin is suspended from the top of the elevator shaft, the electric elevator is particularly vulnerable in a building subject to shaking compared to the conventional elevator.

Safety of hydraulic lifts (I)

From a construction point of view, at the time of installation, repair or maintenance, the hydraulic elevator gains in safety since the assembly is at a low height and maintenance is generally carried out at ground level. The opposite occurs with the electric one, since assembly with heavy elements (counterweight) […]

Answer to APRIL's question

QUESTION FROM APRIL 2011 The correct answer to the question Can I install a hydraulic lift if I don’t have space for a machine room? is “Yes, the machinery can be located in the lift shaft itself or in a small cupboard located anywhere in the building.”