The good or bad of an elevator is a complex and comprehensive judgment, covering many aspects, including product quality, safety and rationality of design, as well as installation and maintenance services. There is a saying in the industry: “3 points depend on quality, 7 points depend on installation.” This joke actually reflects the reality of the elevator industry, especially the importance of installation and maintenance.
Choice of elevator brand
In the elevator market, there are only eight major brands that can be considered as real industry leaders. The world’s four top tier brands include Finland’s Tongli, Germany’s ThyssenKrupp, Switzerland’s Schindler and the U.S.’s Otis, which usually have a factory volume of more than 10,000 units globally (the factory volume is often more persuasive than the sales volume). In addition, Japan’s fuji, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba and Huasheng Fujita is also recognized as the first-line brand of the Japanese system. Together, these nine brands almost dominate the market.
In the market, there are also some so-called big brands, many of which just claim to be first-tier, but actually do not have the corresponding strength, so you should pay extra attention to the choice of brand when you buy an elevator.
The driving method of home elevator
The driving mode of home elevator can be roughly divided into four kinds: traction, strong drive, screw and hydraulic. The following is a brief analysis of each driving method:
Traction elevator: It is the safest and most power-saving choice. It pulls the car by traction machine, which is energy-saving and smooth. However, the shaft utilization of traction elevator is low and requires high civil construction, the pit needs to be at least 200mm, sometimes there is limited space on the top floor of the villa, which may need to be altered. The overall cost is higher, the price is roughly around 100,000 RMB, suitable for users with reserved shaft.
Strong-drive elevator: Compared with traction elevator, it saves more space in the shaft, but the disadvantage is that the power consumption is larger and the lifting height is limited. The safety of forced-drive elevator mainly relies on the protection of safety clamp, once the wire rope breaks, the repair work will be more complicated.
Screw elevator: This kind of elevator is less common nowadays, usually produced by manufacturers such as Cibes. Screw elevators are more expensive and noisy due to their mechanical structure, but safety is not a big problem.
Hydraulic elevators: Hydraulic elevators are a good choice, although they are less common globally, with the main problems being higher maintenance costs and limited lifting heights.
Choice of control system
The control system of the elevator is crucial to the experience. Most first-tier brands, such as Mitsubishi, ThyssenKrupp, Hitachi and Otis, use traditional elevator control cabinet systems. The control systems are safer and more stable, but they are also relatively expensive.
In contrast, a number of new control system manufacturers have come to prominence in recent years. In particular, BDuji’s home elevator series, with its high performance and compact design, has become the preferred choice of more and more elevator brands, agents, and builders.
Importance of maintenance
When choosing an elevator, maintenance service is a factor that cannot be ignored. Many owners tend to ignore the later maintenance and upkeep, considering it unnecessary. In fact, elevator is a special equipment, if there is no professional maintenance, the elevator in the long-term use of the process will appear a variety of problems, and may even bring potential safety hazards. Therefore, when you buy, make sure that the brand you choose provides perfect maintenance services. The maintenance system of big brands is usually more rigorous, and the later service is more guaranteed.
The key to elevator installation and maintenance
Installation is the key to the long-term stable operation of the elevator. Good installation is not only the installation of the elevator equipment itself, but also the full consideration of the surrounding environment. For example, whether there is enough space in the shaft and whether civil renovation is required. The professionalism of the installation team is crucial to the operation of the elevator. If you choose a professional installation company, you can ensure the safe and comfortable use of the elevator.
Suggestions for elevator purchase
Choose a well-known brand: Try to choose a brand with a good reputation in the market, especially a well-known brand with a large annual output. The elevator market has an obvious law of two or eight, 80% of the market share is occupied by the top 8 brands.
Choose a professional installation company: not only to choose the right elevator brand, but also to choose a reliable installation company. In particular, it is important to confirm whether the installation company has its own professional installation team to avoid relying on outsourced teams and to ensure the quality of elevator installation.
Personal experience: When choosing an elevator, it is best to personally experience the operation of the chosen elevator. When you ride the elevator, check whether it is smooth, no abnormal noise, whether the door is smooth, etc. The actual experience of using the elevator is far more reflective of the quality of the elevator than any advertisements or verbal promises of the salesperson.
The quality of an elevator does not only depend on the brand and product quality, but is also closely related to the installation and maintenance.
