TENAU Smart Elevator
Aesthetically distinctive lifts, often featuring transparent glass or observation windows, designed to offer scenic views and enhance the architectural appeal of a building.
- Panoramic View Experience
- Architectural Centerpiece
- High-Grade Safety Glass
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Product Overview
Intelligent customization redefines vertical transportation
A capsule passenger elevator, often referred to as a panoramic or observation lift, is characterized by its transparent car walls, typically made of laminated safety glass. Unlike standard lifts enclosed within a solid shaft, capsule elevators are installed in a position that offers passengers a view of the exterior environment or the building's atrium. They are primarily designed as an architectural feature to enhance the user experience and the building's aesthetic value.
Technically, these lifts most often employ the traction drive system, though they can also be hydraulic for low-rise installations. The structure requires specialized engineering, as the car frame must support the glass panels securely, and the shaft (or structure) itself is typically steel or glass-clad to maintain the transparent aesthetic. Considerations for capsule elevators include the need for specific lighting to minimize glare and reflection, UV protection for the car interior, and ensuring the travel path offers a genuinely interesting view. They are common in luxury hotels, shopping centers, and high-end commercial complexes where the journey itself is part of the experience.
Basic Product Parameters
Diverse options to meet the needs of different families
| Car Walls | Laminated Safety Glass (Curved or Flat) |
| Drive Type | Traction (MRL preferred) or Hydraulic |
| Rated Load | 630 kg – 1600 kg (8 to 21 Persons) |
| Speed | 1.0 m/s – 4.0 m/s (Standard Passenger Speeds) |
| Shaft Structure | Glass-Clad or Open Steel Frame |
| Features | Anti-Glare/UV Tinting, Custom Spot Lighting |
Product Advantages
Why choose Tenau elevators?
Elevated Architectural Design
Serves as a dynamic visual element in the building, enhancing the lobby or atrium and adding a sense of openness and modernity.
Unique Riding Experience
Offers passengers a compelling panoramic view of the building's interior design or the city skyline, turning transportation into an engaging experience.
Product Features
Innovative technology, superior experience
- Non-Recessed Fixtures: All buttons, lighting, and displays are designed to be flush-mounted or integrated into the car structure to maintain the clean, transparent look.
- Specialized Lighting: Uses indirect or bottom-mounted lighting that highlights the car without creating reflections that interfere with the passengers' view.
- Emergency Film Protection: The laminated safety glass is designed with a shatter-retention film that holds fragments together in the event of extreme impact.
Product Comparison
| Characteristic | Capsule Passenger Elevator | Standard Passenger Elevator |
| Car Structure | Transparent Glass Car Walls | Solid Metal Car Walls |
| Shaft Requirement | Needs a visually appealing open or transparent shaft | Requires an opaque, fire-rated enclosed shaft |
| Aesthetic Role | Architectural Feature/Observation | Purely Functional Transport |
| Cost | Higher (Specialized glass, custom structure) | Standard (Mass-produced components) |
| Thermal Management | Requires HVAC consideration (Greenhouse effect) | Standard HVAC considerations |
Installation Process
Standardized installation, efficient and worry-free
1. Site Inspection (1-3 days)
Professional engineers will visit your site to measure and assess the building structure and power supply conditions, and provide feasibility analysis and preliminary solutions.
2. Solution Design (3-5 days)
We offer customized design solutions based on client needs, including elevator specifications, interior design style, and installation location, and provide 3D renderings.
3. Shaft Preparation Guidance
Provide detailed shaft construction drawings and technical guidance to ensure that the civil engineering meets the installation requirements.
4. Equipment Installation (3-7 days)
A professional installation team will carry out on-site construction and modular assembly to minimize the impact on residential life.
5. Debugging and Testing (1-2 days)
Comprehensive system debugging and safety performance testing were conducted to ensure that all indicators met international standards.
6. Use Training + Delivery
Operation training, document handover, activation of remote monitoring service, and formal delivery for use.
Application Scenarios
Suitable for a variety of residential environments
High-End Hotels and Resorts
Provides scenic travel through the central atrium or along the building exterior, contributing to the luxurious guest experience.
Exhibition Centers and Convention Halls
Offers visitors an aerial perspective of the exhibition floor and helps with wayfinding in large, open spaces.
Factors To Consider When Choosing Elevator
Comprehensive assessment, wise choice
Technical Factors
- Glass Specification: Specifying the correct glass type, thickness, and lamination to meet both structural load and fire/safety code requirements.
- Sun Exposure and UV: Selecting glass with appropriate coatings or tinting to mitigate solar heat gain (greenhouse effect) and prevent UV damage to car interiors and passengers.
- Structural Support: Designing the building structure to manage the point loads of the visible support system (e.g., steel tube frame) and ensuring it integrates seamlessly with the glass.
Usage Factors
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Establishing a protocol for the frequent cleaning of the glass surfaces to maintain clarity and aesthetic appeal.
- Vibration Control: Investing in advanced roller guides and rail systems to ensure an extremely smooth ride, as visual movement can accentuate vibration discomfort.
- Public Comfort: Positioning the lift to offer appealing views while also considering privacy for adjacent areas or potential acrophobia for some passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions you may be interested in
Yes, the glass is always laminated safety glass, which consists of multiple panes bonded together with a plastic interlayer. This prevents the glass from shattering into large, dangerous pieces in the event of a failure.
They can, but modern designs incorporate low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings or specialized tints on the glass to reflect solar radiation, significantly reducing heat gain while maintaining transparency.
Yes, the MRL traction system is commonly used, as it keeps the drive equipment within the shaft, maximizing the usable space in the building and contributing to the clean, open aesthetic.
About Company
Intelligent elevator systems are redefining the industry model.
Smart Customization
Tenau Elevator continues to create value that exceeds customer expectations, meeting higher customer needs through high-end customization services and realizing customized solutions such as self-configuration and personalized decoration.
Smart Manufacturing
Leveraging Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems, Tenau Elevator has implemented intelligent production and quality traceability systems to ensure product quality and controllable management.
Intelligent Interaction
Beyond just passenger space, the Tenau elevator will integrate more intelligent interactive experiences, making it fun, entertaining, and interactive.
Intelligent Services
By leveraging the internet and the Internet of Things to establish an intelligent service system, Tenau Elevator will provide customers with remote services anytime, anywhere to solve user problems.
Our Commitment
Tenau Elevator (China) Co., Ltd. is professional China capsule passenger elevator manufacturers and capsule passenger elevator company, dedicated to providing customized solutions for the market and our customers. While markets, applications, and customers vary, we share a unique philosophy that guides our clients to success. We will respond promptly and patiently to any customer questions or feedback; we will respond promptly to any customer inquiries with more professional and reasonable prices; for any new product requests, we will engage in professional communication with our clients, listen to their opinions, and provide useful suggestions for product development; and for any customer orders, we will complete them quickly and with high quality. We offer capsule passenger elevator for sale.
We are committed to solving every problem, no matter how mundane it may seem. We will always work with you. You will find that we speak your language and understand your technical issues. This is why we have been able to successfully cooperate with clients from nearly 60 countries for many years.
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