EcoSystem^TM Elevators

The Need

Two types of elevators, which are hydraulic and traction, have been widely used as vertical transportation equipment. Hydraulic elevator has lower ownership costs and can be quickly installed if compared to traction elevators.Yet the hydraulic elevator is noisy, slow with poorer ride quality, and it uses a lot of energy and has the potential for environmental damage from leaking hydraulic fluid. On the other hand, the traction type is faster and smoother but it costs more to buy and own. In addition, both types of elevators can slow building completions with their special construction requirements.

EcoSystem^TM is a family of AC gearless elevators developed by Montgomery KONE. The members of the EcoSystem family are EcoSpace^TM and MonoSpace^TM. These products are used in simplex or duplex installations for 2-10 landings, up to 80' of travel and operate at 200 fpm. EcoSpace has a controller closet located adjacent to the hoistway at the top elevator landing. MonoSpace is differentiated from EcoSpace by having a controller closet built into the front wall of the hoistway at the top landing.

EcoSystem uses EcoDisc™ hoisting machine, which is a compact, powerful and lightweight permanent magnet motor. EcoDisc has two independent brakes that make it safe. It consists of an AC gearless motor of axial synchronous design with an integrated traction sheave, brake flange and rotor. Unlike hydraulic elevators, EcoSystem powered by EcoDisc requires no hydraulic fluid, which can contaminate up to 250,000 gallons of groundwater with even a one-quart leak. Since EcoDisc is compact and lightweight, there is no penthouse or large machine room required.