TENAU Smart Elevator
Specialized residential vertical lift for moving boxes, furniture, groceries, and heavy items between floors in a private home setting.
- Integrated Residential Aesthetics
- Low Noise Operation
- Small Footprint
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Product Overview
Intelligent customization redefines vertical transportation
A cargo elevator for home is a residential-grade lift designed to solve the problem of moving heavy or awkward items up and down stairs in a multi-story house. Unlike industrial cargo lifts, the home version prioritizes a compact design, quiet operation, and interior finishes that blend with the home's aesthetics. They typically operate on a low-speed drive system, such as hydraulic, screw drive, or winding drum, which requires minimal overhead and pit depth, making installation into an existing home much simpler.
The capacity is usually sufficient for furniture, heavy storage boxes, or multiple bags of groceries (typically 250 kg to 500 kg). While not intended for public passenger use, they may allow for an attendant to ride for the sole purpose of loading and unloading. Key features include reliable safety mechanisms, simple push-button controls, and often the ability to have custom car dimensions to fit into pre-existing closet spaces or stairwell voids, making them a premium convenience feature for luxury and custom homes.
Basic Product Parameters
Diverse options to meet the needs of different families
| Drive Type | Hydraulic, Screw Drive, or Winding Drum |
| Rated Load | 250 kg – 500 kg |
| Speed | 0.15 m/s – 0.3 m/s (Low Speed for Residential Use) |
| Travel Height | Up to 15 meters (Typically 2-4 Floors) |
| Door System | Manual Swing or Bi-Fold (Residential Finish) |
| Safety | Emergency Stop, Slack Chain/Rope Safety, Door Interlocks |
Product Advantages
Why choose Tenau elevators?
Eliminates Manual Strain
Provides a safe and effortless way to transport heavy and bulky household items, significantly reducing the risk of injury and property damage.
Maximizes Home Accessibility
Allows full use of all floors in a multi-story home, especially beneficial for moving items like laundry or heavy hobby supplies.
Product Features
Innovative technology, superior experience
- Keyed Operation: Often includes a key-lock at each landing to prevent unauthorized use, especially from children, ensuring safety within the home.
- Customizable Finishes: The ability to select interior wall panels, lighting, and door styles (e.g., matching the home's millwork) to blend seamlessly with the interior design.
- Continuous Pressure Controls: Requires the user to hold the call button until the destination floor is reached, a common safety feature in residential-grade equipment.
Product Comparison
| Characteristic | Home Cargo Elevator | Residential Passenger Elevator |
| Primary User | Goods, plus Attendant for Loading | Passengers and Light Goods |
| Car Interior | Durable, Protective Linings | Comfort-focused, often aesthetic-driven |
| Speed | Low (Prioritizing safety and space) | Moderate (Prioritizing short wait time) |
| Load Capacity | Focus on Weight Capacity (e.g., 500 lbs) | Focus on Number of People |
| Code Compliance | Residential/Limited Use Compliance | Full Passenger Elevator Compliance (often stricter) |
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
Private Residence with Multiple Levels
Ideal for moving large holiday decorations, seasonal furniture, and laundry from basement to attic or upper floors.
Vacation Homes or Retreats
Used for quickly transporting luggage, sporting equipment, and supplies from the ground level to the main living area.
Factors To Consider When Choosing Elevator
Comprehensive assessment, wise choice
Technical Factors
- Shaft Integration: Analyzing the available space (e.g., closet, corner) to determine the maximum usable car size that can be achieved within the home's structure.
- Power Requirements: Confirming that the existing residential electrical service can safely support the instantaneous power draw of the drive motor or pump.
- Noise Mitigation: Specifying a drive system (e.g., belt-driven or quiet hydraulic pump) and placement that minimizes operational noise transmission to bedrooms and living areas.
Usage Factors
- Security Features: Implementing automatic door locks and keyed controls to ensure the safety of children and pets within the home.
- Long-Term Maintenance: Opting for systems with easily accessible, non-proprietary parts to simplify and reduce the cost of residential servicing.
- Aesthetic Integration: Coordinating the exterior landing doors and interior panels with the home's existing trim and wall coverings for a seamless look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions you may be interested in
Yes, like any home elevator, a home cargo lift requires a fully enclosed, fire-rated shaft for safety and structural integrity, though the required dimensions are often smaller than those for passenger models.
While they can move items, they do not meet the strict safety, control, and accessibility standards for use as a primary residential passenger or mobility lift. A dedicated residential passenger elevator is recommended for moving people.
Most residential cargo lifts are designed to run on standard residential power (e.g., 208/240V AC, single-phase), though specific requirements depend on the motor size and travel distance.
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 cargo elevator for home manufacturers and cargo elevator for home 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 cargo elevator for home 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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