Elevator in a concrete or masonry shaft
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If fire safety is a concern for you, the elevator must be installed in a concrete or masonry shaft. With us, it's possible without a shaft scaffold!
There are various reasons to install an elevator in an existing or newly constructed masonry or concrete shaft.
Fire safety and structural requirements (a ceiling can be supported by the wall shaft so that the necessary opening does not adversely affect the structural integrity of the floor above) are probably the most common reasons, but acoustics and thermal considerations can also influence the decision. Please note that elevator shafts must also be equipped with an appropriate smoke extraction system (shaft ventilation).
Unlike most of our competitors’ elevators, all of our freight elevators are designed for direct installation in a masonry or concrete shaft. In this case, there is absolutely no need for an additional shaft frame!
The advantages are obvious:
- Lower investment costs
- Less space required
- Shorter installation time
Fire-Rated Doors:
We manufacture our hinged doors in accordance with DIN 18090 or DIN-EN 81-58, as required. According to DIN 4103, the doors are therefore suitable for installation in an elevator shaft with fire resistance class F90. Of course, we also equip our elevators with telescopic sliding doors certified in accordance with DIN 18091, if required.
Site-specific requirements include, among others:
- Halfen rails for securing elevator rails
- Recesses on both sides of the shaft head for the drive bracket (chain/cable only)
- If necessary, a T30 or T90 machine room door (mandatory only for freight elevators with an attendant and for cargo elevators)
- Fire Safety
Is there already a masonry shaftalready in place, or if a concrete or masonry shaft can be constructed with minimal effort, or if fire safety is a consideration in your planning, or if other environmental conditions call for a masonry shaft, then this is not a problem with any of our elevator models. In this case, unlike most of our competitors, we can do without a supporting structure (shaft scaffolding).
