TENAU Smart Elevator
Vertical transport solution tailored for clinical environments, prioritizing patient comfort, infection control, equipment maneuverability, and reliable operation.
- Infection Control Design
- Durable, High-Impact Materials
- Reliable, Low-Downtime Operation
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Product Overview
Intelligent customization redefines vertical transportation
The Healthcare Elevator (a general term encompassing both patient and staff/service lifts) must be designed to withstand a punishing duty cycle while meeting strict clinical standards. The design must accommodate the specific logistical needs of a hospital: moving large food carts, linen trolleys, bulk supplies, and hazardous waste, in addition to patients and staff. The car's interior materials are chosen not just for aesthetics but for their ability to resist damage from impacts (rolling carts, oxygen tanks) and their chemical resistance to hospital-grade disinfectants.
Infection control is a paramount concern. Surfaces often incorporate silver-ion or copper-based anti-microbial coatings. Flooring is typically seamless, non-slip vinyl or rubber to simplify cleaning. The control panels are often large, accessible, and designed to be operated by a foot or elbow (using large buttons) to maintain sterility. Furthermore, service elevators may be designated to segregate 'clean' (food, linens) from 'dirty' (waste, biohazard) materials flow, requiring distinct car finishes and access control.
Basic Product Parameters
Diverse options to meet the needs of different families
| Finishes | Stainless Steel, Anti-Microbial Laminates, Seamless Flooring |
| Car Protection | Full-Height Bumper System (Horizontal Rails) |
| Access Control | Key-Card or Code Entry for Service/Staff Lifts |
| Door Operation | Robust, High-Cycle Door Drives |
| Floor Protection | Non-Slip, Chemical-Resistant Rubber or Vinyl |
| Ventilation | High-Volume Air Movement (HEPA optional) |
Product Advantages
Why choose Tenau elevators?
Supports Strict Infection Protocols
Non-porous, anti-microbial surfaces and seamless flooring prevent the accumulation of bacteria and make decontamination rapid and effective.
Minimizes Facility Operational Downtime
Built with heavy-duty components designed for constant use, ensuring reliable 24/7 operation essential for a functioning hospital.
Product Features
Innovative technology, superior experience
- Hands-Free Call Buttons: Buttons outside the car can be activated with a simple wave (touchless technology) to minimize cross-contamination risk.
- Integrated Weighing System: Monitors the car's load and prevents over-capacity operation, but also aids in dispatching by prioritizing lighter loads during peak times.
- Service Mode Segregation: Dedicated modes (e.g., Linen, Food, Waste) that temporarily restrict the lift's use to a specific floor route for logistical efficiency.
Product Comparison
| Characteristic | Healthcare Service Elevator | Commercial Freight Elevator |
| Ride Quality | Smooth (Must protect sensitive supplies/carts) | Rougher (Focus on moving pallets/heavy equipment) |
| Hygiene Standard | Clinical-grade, chemical resistance is mandatory | Industrial-grade, minimal hygiene focus |
| Door Cycles | High-frequency operation (24/7 logistics) | Moderate frequency (Loading/unloading shifts) |
| Speed | Often high-speed (Critical logistics flow) | Moderate (Focused on controlled, heavy lifting) |
| Interior Focus | Damage-resistant, easy to wipe down | Abrasion-resistant, heavy steel construction |
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
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Designated service elevators move bulk supplies, medical devices, pharmacy stock, and prepared meals to various departments efficiently.
Laboratories and Research Facilities
Transports sensitive research equipment, specimens, and hazardous chemicals between lab floors and storage areas under controlled conditions.
Factors To Consider When Choosing Elevator
Comprehensive assessment, wise choice
Technical Factors
- Door Robustness: Specifying heavy-duty door drives and track systems that can reliably handle the high volume of opening/closing cycles inherent to a service lift.
- Vertical Transport Strategy: Defining the number, speed, and location of elevators based on a detailed simulation of the hospital's expected traffic flow (patient vs. staff vs. service).
- Vibration Monitoring: Implementing sensors to continuously monitor for vibrations that could indicate maintenance issues or cause discomfort for passengers.
Usage Factors
- Staff Training: Ensuring all staff (nurses, orderlies, logistics) are fully trained on using the emergency modes (HES), loading procedures, and specialized lift controls.
- Life-Cycle Cost: Prioritizing long-lasting, durable materials and easily sourced components to minimize the total cost of ownership over the elevator's 20-30 year lifespan.
- Planned Maintenance: Scheduling all non-critical maintenance and inspections during the hospital's lowest traffic hours (e.g., late night) to ensure minimal disruption to care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions you may be interested in
Due to their heavy usage (often 24/7), monthly or bi-weekly preventative maintenance is common. Critical components are inspected much more frequently than in a standard office building elevator.
Yes, many modern healthcare lifts offer integrated HEPA filtration systems within the car ventilation to clean the air, which is a significant factor in isolation wards.
The doors must be wide enough (usually 1.1 m to 1.2 m) to allow rapid, unimpeded passage of hospital beds, which are significantly wider than wheelchairs or standard gurneys.
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 Healthcare Elevator manufacturers and Healthcare 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 Healthcare 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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