Machine Room Less (MRL) elevators are a proven technology and should be considered on low to medium rise residential and commercial construction. Specifying and installing a MRL elevator offers a variety advantages to many including the design community, the environment, users and owners. Let’s look at its benefits individually,
Design Community – MRL elevators provides convenience to the design community. This is because; elevator manufacturers have standardized their product line offerings to deliver cost efficiency. By systematizing the product line, they reduced the need of one-time or used seldom-used parts that can add possible costs and inventory problems in the construction field. Also they are pre-engineered and California DSA-PC approved meaning a much faster project approval process.
Environmental Benefits – Nowadays, minimizing the environmental footprint has become a vital factor almost in every field and the criteria for selecting elevators should also consider the environmental impact. The energy costs that arise from operating elevators are a concern for many. But this concern can be reduced by MRL elevators manufactured with ACVF technology that controls the permanent magnet synchronous motors and requires up to 40% less energy than conventional elevators.
Customer Satisfaction – MRL elevators consistently meet or exceed the expectations of both user and the building owner. For the user, the quality of the ride is immediately apparent compared to the conventional elevators. It also delivers a smooth stop/start at each floor. The building owner also enjoys the benefits of the MRL elevators, right from the beginning. As already mentioned, building owners can have 40% energy savings.
Along with the above benefits, it also enhances the building’s beauty because of its variety of design options within the standard offerings.
