A novel type of traction elevator r...

A novel type of traction elevator requires no machine room; escalator increases focus on improving safety

The introduction of gearless traction elevators for low- and mid-rise buildings highlights latter developments in vertical transportation. KONE Inc. (effective in January, the company is no longer known as Montgomery KONE) introduced its EcoSystem to the U market in 1998 Otis Elevator Co not long ago announced that it will present a similar product, Gen2 in the United States beginning nearest year.

Because the hoisting machine for these productions is compact enough to fit