[Elevator Expert] How are elevator shaft dimensions determined?
Elevator engineeringUpdated 2026-04-27
Select based on the elevator's rated load and speed. Five star hotels commonly use 1000 kg/1.6 m/s passenger elevators, with a hoistway of approximately 2200×2300 mm (with machine…
[Elevator Expert] How are elevator shaft dimensions determined?
Select based on the elevator's rated load and speed. Five-star hotels commonly use 1000 kg/1.6 m/s passenger elevators, with a hoistway of approximately 2200×2300 mm (with machine room) or 2100×2100 mm (machine-room-less). This must be determined during the architectural schematic design phase.
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