A = Platform Width
B = Platform Depth
C = Hoistway Width
D = Hoistway Depth

E = Clear Door Opening
O = Overhead
P = Pit Depth
S = Platform to Wall

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Application Summary

This design utilizes a geared machine, ropes and counterweights instead of hydraulic equipment. The main guide rails are mounted on each side of the car and an additional pair of counterweight rails are located on one side or at the rear. The geared machine, along with the related drive equipment, is generally located above the hoistway in a penthouse machine room. In some limited situations, it can be located next to the hoistway at a lower landing. This latter arrangement is referred to as a basement traction.

Advantages

  • No risk of oil contamination to the ground.
  • Accommodates front and rear openings in any configuration.
  • Available for both low and high capacity cars.
  • Nearly unlimited floor travel is possible.
  • Has greater power efficiency than hydraulic applications.
  • Allows significantly higher car speeds than hydraulic designs.

ENGINEERED TO ORDER – Contact MEI For Sizes or Capacities Outside Listed Ranges

Specifications

Passenger Elevators – Standard Specifications (High Capacity)
Capacity (lbs)
Platform
A x B
Hoistway
C x D
Front/Rear
Cwt. Location
Laminate Clear Inside W x D
Door Type
Door Width E
Max Speed FPM
Min. Overhead O
Min. Pit Dept P
Elevation & Plan View Drawings
6000 Lbs
7′-0″ x 8′-6″
8′ -10 1/2″ x
9′ -3 1/2″
F
Side
6′ -9″ x 7′ -7″
2-SP
4′-0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
6000 Lbs
7′ -0″ x
9′ -2 1/2“
8′ -10 1/2″ x
10′ -6″
F/R
Side
6′-9″ x 7′-7″
2-SP
4′-0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
8000 Lbs
8′-4″ x 10′-0″
10′ -3 1/2″ x
10′ -9 1/2“
F
Side
8′-1″ x
9′ -2 1/2“
1-SP
4′-0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
8000 Lbs
8′-4″ x
10′-8 1/2“
10′ -3 1/2″ x
11′ -9″
F/R
Side
8′-1″ x 9′ -4″
1-SP
4′-0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
10000 Lbs
8′-4″ x
11′-8 1/2“
10′ -8″ x
12′ -4 1/2″
F
Side
8′-1″ x
10′ -11″
1-SP
4′-6″
225
17′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
10000 Lbs
8′-4″ x 12′-5″
10′ -8″ x
13′ -5 1/2
F/R
Side
8′-1″ x
11′ -0 1/2“
1-SP
4′-6″
225
17′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
12000 Lbs
10′-3″ x
11′-6″
12′ -5 1/4” x
12′ -2“
F
Side
10′-1″ x
10′ -8 1/2“
1-SP
5′-0″
200
17′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
12000 Lbs
10′ -3″ x
12′ -0″
12′ -5 1/4” x
13′ -0 1/2“
F/R
Side
10′-1″ x
10′ -7 1/2“
1-SP
5′-0″
200
17′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
15000 Lbs
12′-0″ x
11′-6″
14′ -2 3/4″ x
12′ -2“
F
Side
11′-9″ x
10′ -8 1/2“
1-SP
6′-0″
150
17′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
15000 Lbs
12′-0″ x
12′-1 1/2“
14′ -2 3/4″ x
13′ -2″
F/R
Side
11′-9″ x
10′-9″
1-SP
6′-0″
150
17′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File

Based on car speed of 200 fpm • Cab Height = 8′ -0″ • For seismic applications add 3″ to hoistway width and 1″ to hoistway depth

Passenger Elevators (CWT in Rear) – Standard Specifications (Low Capacity)
Capacity (lbs)
Platform
A x B
Hoistway
C x D
Front/Rear
Cwt. Location
Laminate Clear Inside W x D
Door Type
Door Width E
Max Speed FPM
Min. Overhead O
Min. Pit Dept P
Elevation & Plan View Drawings
2100 Lbs
6′ -0″ x 5′ -1″
7′-5″ x
6′-8 1/4“
F
Rear
5′ -9″ x
4′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
2500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 5′ -1″
8′-5″ x
6′-8 1/4
F
Rear
6′ -9″ x
4′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3000 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 5′ -6″
8′-5″ x
7′-1 1/4“
F
Rear
6′ -9″ x
4′ -8 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 6′ -2″
8′-5″ x
7′-9 1/4“
F
Rear
6′ -9″ x
5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000 Lbs
8′ -0″ x 6′ -2″
9′-5″ x
7′-9 1/4“
F
Rear
7′ -9″ x
5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File

Based on car speed of 200 fpm • Cab Height = 8′ -0″ • For seismic applications add 3″ to hoistway width and 1″ to hoistway depth

Passenger Elevators – Standard Specifications (Low Capacity)
Capacity (lbs)
Platform
A x B
Hoistway
C x D
Front/Rear
Cwt. Location
Laminate Clear Inside W x D
Door Type
Door Width E
Max Speed FPM
Min. Overhead O
Min. Pit Dept P
Elevation & Plan View Drawings
2100 Lbs
6′ -0″ x 5′ -1″
7′ -10 1/2″ x
5′ -9″
F
Side
5′ -9″ x
4′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
2500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 5′ -1″
8′ -10 1/2″ x
5′ -9″
F
Side
6′ -9″ x
4′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3000 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 5′ -6″
8′ -10 1/2″ x
6′ -2″
F
Side
6′ -9″ x
4′ -8 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 6′ -2″
8′ -10 1/2″ x
6′ -10″
F
Side
6′ -9″ x
5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 6′ -9″
9′ -8″ x
7′ -9 1/2“
F/R
Side
6′ -9″ x
5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000 Lbs
8′ -0″ x 6′ -2″
9′ -10 1/2″ x
6′ -10″
F
Side
7′ -9″ x
5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000 Lbs
8′ -0″ x 6′ -8″
10′ -8″ x
7′ -8 1/2“
F/R
Side
7′ -9″ x
5′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File

Based on car speed of 200 fpm • Cab Height = 8′ -0″ • For seismic applications add 3″ to hoistway width and 1″ to hoistway depth

Hospital Elevators – Standard Specifications
Capacity (lbs)
Platform
A x B
Hoistway
C x D
Front/Rear
Cwt. Location
Laminate Clear Inside W x D
Door Type
Door Width E
Max Speed FPM
Min. Overhead O
Min. Pit Dept P
Elevation & Plan View Drawings
3500H
5′ -4″ x 8′ -4″
7′ -2 1/2″ x 9′ -2″
F
Side
5′ -1″ x 7′-5″
2-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3500H
5′ -4″ x
9′ -0 1/2“
7′ -2 1/2″ x
10′ -4″
F/R
Side
5′ -1″ x 7′-5″
2-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000H
6′ -0″ x 8′ -5″
7′ -10 1/2″ x
9′ -2 1/2″
F
Side
5′ -9″ x 7′ -6″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000H
6′ -0″ x
9′ -1 1/2“
7′ -10 1/2″ x
10′ -5″
F/R
Side
5′ -9″ x 7′ -6″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4500H
6′ -0″ x 9′ -2″
7′ -10 1/2″ x
9-11′ -1/2″
F
Side
5′ -9″ x 8′ -3″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4500H
6′ -0″ x
9′ -10 1/2“
7′ -10 1/2″ x
11′ -2″
F/R
Side
5′ -9″ x 8′ -3″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
5000H
6′ -0″ x
9′ -7 1/2“
7′ -10 1/2″ x
10′ -5“
F
Side
5′ -9″ x 8′ -8″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
5000H
6′ -0″ x
10′ -3 1/2“
7′ -10 1/2″ x
11′ -7″
F/R
Side
5′ -9″ x 8′ -8″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File

Based on car speed of 200 fpm • Cab Height = 8′ -0″ • For seismic applications add 3″ to hoistway width and 1″ to hoistway depth

Passenger Elevators – Standard Specifications (High Capacity)
6000 Lbs
7′-0″ x 8′-6″
8′ -10″ x 9′ -4″
F
Side
6′ -9″ x 7′ -7″
2-SP
4′-0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
6000 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 9′ -2 1/2“
8′ -10″ x 10′ -6″
F/R
Side
6′-9″ x 7′-7″
2-SP
4′-0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
8000 Lbs
8′-4″ x 10′-0″
10′ -2″ x 10′ -8 1/2“
F
Side
8′-1″ x 9′ -2 1/2“
1-SP
4′-0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
8000 Lbs
8′-4″ x 10′-8 1/2“
10′ -2″ x 11′ -9″
F/R
Side
8′-1″ x 9′ -4″
1-SP
4′-0″
350
16′ -6″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
10000 Lbs
8′-4″ x 11′-8 1/2“
10′ -8″ x 12′ -5″
F
Side
8′-1″ x 10′ -11″
1-SP
4′-6″
225
16′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
10000 Lbs
8′-4″ x 12′-5″
10′ -8″ x 13′ -5 1/2
F/R
Side
8′-1″ x 11′ -0 1/2“
1-SP
4′-6″
225
16′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
12000 Lbs
10′-3″ x 11′-6″
12′ -7 1/2” x 12′ -2 1/2“
F
Side
10′-1″ x 10′ -8 1/2“
1-SP
5′-0″
200
16′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
12000 Lbs
10′ -3″ x 12′ -0″
12′ -7 1/2” x 13′ -0 1/2“
F/R
Side
10′-1″ x 10′ -7 1/2“
1-SP
5′-0″
200
16′ -6″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
15000 Lbs
12′-0″ x 11′-6″
14′ -6″ x 12′ -2 1/2“
F
Side
11′-9″ x 10′ -8 1/2“
1-SP
6′-0″
150
17′ -0″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File
15000 Lbs
12′-0″ x 12′-1 1/2“
14′ -6″ x 13′ -2″
F/R
Side
11′-9″ x 10′-9″
1-SP
6′-0″
150
17′ -0″ *
6′ -0″*
DWG File PDF File

Based on car speed of 200 fpm • Cab Height = 8′ -0″ • For seismic applications add 3″ to hoistway width and 1″ to hoistway depth

Passenger Elevators (CWT in Rear) – Standard Specifications (Low Capacity)
2100 Lbs
6′ -0″ x 5′ -1″
7′-4″ x 6′-7 1/2“
F
Rear
5′ -9″ x 4′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
2500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 5′ -1″
8′-4″ x 6′-7 1/2
F
Rear
6′ -9″ x 4′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3000 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 5′ -6″
8′-4″ x 7′-0 1/2“
F
Rear
6′ -9″ x 4′ -8 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 6′ -2″
8′-4″ x 7′-8 1/2“
F
Rear
6′ -9″ x 5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000 Lbs
8′ -0″ x 6′ -2″
9′-4″ x 7′-8 1/2“
F
Rear
7′ -9″ x 5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File

Based on car speed of 200 fpm • Cab Height = 8′ -0″ • For seismic applications add 3″ to hoistway width and 1″ to hoistway depth

Passenger Elevators – Standard Specifications (Low Capacity)
2100 Lbs
6′ -0″ x 5′ -1″
7′ -10″ x 5′ -9″
F
Side
5′ -9″ x 4′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
2500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 5′ -1″
8′ -10″ x 5′ -9″
F
Side
6′ -9″ x 4′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3000 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 5′ -6″
8′ -10″ x 6′ -2″
F
Side
6′ -9″ x 4′ -8 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 6′ -2″
8′ -10″ x 6′ -10″
F
Side
6′ -9″ x 5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3500 Lbs
7′ -0″ x 6′ -9″
8′ -10″ x 7′ -9 1/2“
F/R
Side
6′ -9″ x 5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000 Lbs
8′ -0″ x 6′ -2″
9′ -10″ x 6′ -10″
F
Side
7′ -9″ x 5′ -4 1/2“
1-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000 Lbs
8′ -0″ x 6′ -8″
9′ -10″ x 7′ -8 1/2“
F/R
Side
7′ -9″ x 5′ -3 1/2“
1-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File

Based on car speed of 200 fpm • Cab Height = 8′ -0″ • For seismic applications add 3″ to hoistway width and 1″ to hoistway depth

Hospital Elevators – Standard Specifications
3500H
5′ -4″ x 8′ -4″
7′ -2″ x 9′ -2″
F
Side
5′ -1″ x 7′-5″
2-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
3500H
5′ -4″ x 9′ -0 1/2“
7′ -2″ x 10′ -4″
F/R
Side
5′ -1″ x 7′-5″
2-SP
3′ -6″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000H
6′ -0″ x 8′ -5″
7′ -10″ x 9′ -3″
F
Side
5′ -9″ x 7′ -6″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4000H
6′ -0″ x 9′ -1 1/2“
7′ -10″ x 10′ -5″
F/R
Side
5′ -9″ x 7′ -6″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4500H
6′ -0″ x 9′ -2″
7′ -10″ x 10′ -0″
F
Side
5′ -9″ x 8′ -3″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
4500H
6′ -0″ x 9′ -10 1/2“
7′ -10″ x 11′ -2″
F/R
Side
5′ -9″ x 8′ -3″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
5000H
6′ -0″ x 9′ -7 1/2“
7′ -10″ x 10′ -5 1/2“
F
Side
5′ -9″ x 8′ -8″
2-SP
4′ -0″
350
16′ -0″ *
5′ -2″*
DWG File PDF File
5000H
6′ -0″ x 10′ -3 1/2“
7′ -10″ x 11′ -7″
F/R
Side
5′ -9″ x 8′ -8″
2-SP
4′ -0″
DWG File PDF File

Based on car speed of 200 fpm • Cab Height = 8′ -0″ • For seismic applications add 3″ to hoistway width and 1″ to hoistway depth

*Speeds exceeding 200 FPM require additional overhead and pit depth. Minimum pit depth is based on the use of spring buffers. Add 5″ to pit depth if oil buffers are required or car speed exceeds 200 FPM.

  • 225 FPM = add 6″ of overhead & 5″ of pit depth
  • 250 FPM = add 7″ of overhead & 5″ of pit depth
  • 300 FPM = add 8″ of overhead & 5″ of pit depth
  • 350 FPM = add 10″ of overhead & 5″ of pit depth

Contact us for your next custom Gearless elevator package. MEI provides gearless cars up to 9,000 lb. capacity at 450 FPM.