Lift

  1. Based on Purpose/Usage:
  • Passenger Lift – Designed for carrying people in buildings.
  • Freight (Goods) Lift – Used to transport heavy goods in factories, warehouses, and malls.
  • Service Lift (Dumbwaiter) – Small lifts used in restaurants, hospitals, and hotels to carry food or small items.
  • Hospital Lift (Bed Lift) – Specifically for patient transportation in hospitals.
  • Car Lift – Used in parking garages and showrooms for moving vehicles between floors.
  • Construction Lift – Temporary lifts used in construction sites to transport materials and workers.
  1. Based on Design:
  • Standard Lift – Traditional enclosed cabin lift.
  • Panoramic (Glass) Lift – Glass-walled lifts used in shopping malls, hotels, and offices for aesthetics.
  • Home Lift – Compact lifts designed for private residences.
  • Inclined Lift – Moves at an angle, commonly used in hilly areas or escalator-style applications.
  1. Based on Drive System:
  • Gearless Traction Lift – More energy-efficient and smooth, used in high-rise buildings.
  • Geared Traction Lift – Used in mid-rise buildings, requires more maintenance.
  • Chain Drive Lift – Uses chains instead of cables; common in small home lifts.
  • Rope Lift – Uses strong steel ropes for lifting, commonly used in high-rise buildings.