A glass elevator can improve mobility in your home and make all floors accessible. With their sleek, attractive design, glass elevators can complement the décor of any home.
While the term “glass elevator” is frequently used, the panels are generally made of clear polycarbonate material. Some models can be customized with real glass panels. However, this can significantly increase the cost of the elevator. Vision Elevators offers two types of clear elevators – pneumatic and cable-driven.
Pneumatic, or vacuum, elevators utilize changes in air pressure to move the cab. A vacuum seal is built into the ceiling of the elevator cab. To go up, turbines at the top of the tube remove air from the area above the cab, causing it to rise. Steel brakes secure it to the landing at the desired floor. To go down, turbines turn on briefly to lift the cab off the brakes. Then the turbines turn off, causing the cab to slowly be lowered. The brakes secure it at the desired floor. Our line of Vision pneumatic elevators do not require a pit or machine room. Some are large enough to accommodate a wheelchair.
Our cable-driven elevators use a motor and drum unit at the top of the shaft. The drums are connected to the cab by cables. The drums wind up the cables to make the cab go up and spool out to lower the cab. The motor uses a variable-frequency drive that controls its speed. Our cable-driven elevators do not require a pit or machine room and are wheelchair accessible.
If you are looking for a way to improve mobility for yourself or a loved one at home, a residential elevator may be the solution. Our line of clear pneumatic and cable-driven elevators can make your entire home accessible.
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Glass elevators add functionality as well as style to the home or business. These elevators are a center point for attention; a conversation piece, a work of art. The clear panel construction prevents these elevators from overwhelming a room. Rather, they compliment the space. Riding in these elevators is a treat. The 360 degree view is exciting.
For all Vision Elevator’s products, mechanical parts are backed by a 10-year warranty, electrical by a three-year warranty, and labour for a one-year warranty. Our support far surpasses competitors’, who offer one- to three-year warranties at best.
For addressing these needs, Vision Elevators offers America’s Best Warranty and 24/7 telephone support. Customers can reach us at any time for answers to questions, and parts and maintenance are supported by one of the most extensive warranties in the industry.
We often refer to Vision Elevators as ‘glass elevators’ but in fact the clear panels are made of clear polycarbonate. The term glass is used for quick recognition of the type of elevator. If you want your elevator constructed of true glass, please discuss with your sales representative. This can be done with some models. Please understand that this adds considerable cost to the elevator.
These glass elevators are provided by Nationwide Lifts. With office located across the country, Nationwide Lifts is sure to have a team available to assist with your questions.
