Considerations When Buying A Cargo Elevator

By Helga Stokes


A cargo elevator, oftentimes called freight or service elevator or lift, is normally used to carry products and goods instead of passengers. It is a common sight in shopping malls, groceries, parking lots, warehouses, factories, and construction sites. If you're in the market for a cargo elevator, here are some things to consider.

Although passengers are usually not allowed in cargo elevators, some owners allow dual use. If you want to limit the use to only products and goods, you'll need to post prohibition signs outside the lift. However, if you'd want to make it available for a dual use, you'll need to install a solid inner door.

There are four available classes you can choose from in selecting the best cargo elevator. The first class mostly resembles a normal passenger lift. Load should be evenly distributed and the maximum weight shouldn't be more than 1/4 of the rated capacity. This is called the general freight loading class. For carrying automobiles and passenger vehicles, the second class, called the motor vehicle loading class, is more preferred. But, the maximum weight shouldn't exceed the rated capacity.

There are two variants for the industrial truck loading class. Both of the variants are large enough to contain both the goods and the four-wheeled vehicle that carries it. The difference lies in the rated capacity. The weight limit for the first one should be within the rated capacity. However, in the second one, the maximum weight can be more than 150% of the listed capacity.

There are also a number of selections for doors. There's telescopic doors, center-opening, or vertical sliding doors. Telescopic doors usually have between six, four, and two doors. They allow for bigger openings as all doors retract and open. Center opening doors are what you'd normally find in usual passenger elevators. Vertical sliding doors, usually found in earlier models, can be opened automatically or manually.

Traction system control is important in controlling the elevator's start, deceleration, acceleration, and stop. In some ways, it also has an effect in noise generation. Carrying heavy loads can make lifts unable to regulate their own speed, causing increase or loss of elevator speed. This shouldn't be scary, though, as these fluctuations allow enough rotor current to flow and properly carry the load. As such, you need to make sure that the traction system control has enough power to stabilize the lift.

If the building has seven floors or less, hydraulic cargo lifts are more preferred. The reason is more for being cost-effective than being more effective. Instead of being powered by electricity, an electric motor runs oil into the elevator cylinder to move a piston. This piston then lifts up the cab. Electrical valves release the oil for smooth descent.

The considerations involved in getting a cargo elevator may be a big worry for most. Lots of things must be thought of when getting one. There's pit and overhead depth, cab, door, and game height, and even door frame requirements. Of course, there's the platform leading to the lift and the appropriate cargo capacity. If you're having difficulty deciding on the type to get, there are companies that offer consultation, installation, maintenance, and even repair. They can even accommodate custom sized based on your preference.




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