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Elevators and Escalators
Plastics for elevators, lifts, escalators and moving walks
Plastics for lifts and escalators
Fast, safe and comfortable: Modern lifts and escalators are subject to high demands. They have to be reliable and safe even at high usage intensity and high load capacities, and are generally in operation for many years. Manufacturers and developers need know-how and experience for their design. We can support you in this task based on our knowledge and high-quality plastic components.
Renowned manufacturers of lifts and escalators have been using our products in development for several decades. Components made of our plastics replace heavy steel elements in lifts and escalators worldwide. They are very light, durable and maintenance-free, thus contributing to the development of high-performance lifts. For a better quality of life – whether in a residential building, company or public institution: Elevators facilitate reaching the next floor, transport loads and provide barrier-free access.
Application examples:
- Belt-driven lifts
- Industrial lifts
- Cable-operated lifts
- Winch lifts
- Speedwalks
- Escalators
- Disabled lifts
- Roofing lifts
- Inclined lifts
- High-rise lifts
Typical components:
- Deflection rollers
- Tensioning rollers
- Door rollers
For efficient and safe lifts and escalators
Lifts and escalators have to be fast, reliable and safe. In cooperation with our customers, we aim to increase efficiency, reduce maintenance times and optimise safety and comfort.
Product examples:
Optamid® Pulleys
Pulleys made of our high-performance plastic Optamid® (PA 6G) have already been used successfully in cable lifts having traction sheaves for more than 45 years. Optamid® deflection rollers are always coloured yellow, provided with quality bearings and are quick and easy to install. Our services also include a computation of the load and bearing life.
The use of Optamid® deflection rollers in cable lifts has been approved by leading global testing authorities and our deflection rollers have approvals and certificates for global use.
Optamid® deflection rollers are available in roller diameter sizes of 65mm to 650mm and widths from 40mm to 178mm. This permits the use in MRL lifts, standard lifts and even heavy-duty systems and special systems. Of course, we also manufacture deflection rollers made of Optamid® having other dimensions according to customer requirements.
Service: Pulley Express
7 days delivery for high-quality Optamid pulleys
With our service Pulley Express we ship to you custom manufactured high-quality Optamid® pulleys to your specifications that will be dispatched within 7 days to European countries.
Optamid® for high-rise lifts
Owing to the rapid increase in the population in large cities, residential and multi-purpose buildings are increasingly being constructed. High-rise lifts are used to render vertical transport in these buildings fast and safe. High speeds and loads play a role in that respect. We have developed deflection rollers and tensioning rollers made of Optamid®(PA 6G) specifically for these requirements with dimensions of up to 1500mm and loads of up to 5t per roller.
Optamid®
Optamid® Green Pulley
In addition to a powerful and durable product, energy efficiency and carbon footprint are playing an increasingly important role in many applications. Our Green Pulley scores highly in both areas because it is up to 25% lighter in weight and has a 30% lower carbon footprint in production.
Door rollers
For many years, heavy-duty door rollers made of Lamigamid® materials (PA 6G) have been used in large (freight) lifts. All Lamigamid® materials have a high fatigue strength and good resilience. Their modulus of elasticity is significantly lower than that of steel or cast steel. The low modulus of elasticity has a positive effect on heavily stressed running wheels by reducing contact loads.
Various plastics having different properties are available for heavy-duty door rollers
Properties:
- High fatigue strength
- Good resilience
- Low moduli of elasticity
Materials:
Lamigamid® 320
Lamigamid® 324/327
Lamigamid® 1200
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Arrange for technical consultation
Various influencing factors determine the performance and service life of materials and components for lifts and escalators. These factors have to be taken into account for the proper selection and design. For instance:
- Mechanical stress
- Tribological requirements (friction and wear)
- Weight
- Environmental factors
We would be happy to assist you in selecting the proper material for your application. Just use our contact form at the bottom of the page and drop us a note.
