How Much Weight Can a Vacuum Elevator Support?
A vacuum, or pneumatic, glass elevator can enhance the mobility of yourself or a loved one at home while providing panoramic views. Vision Elevators has several vacuum elevators to match your specific needs and your home's design.
None of our vacuum elevators require construction of a pit, hoistway, or machine room. They can all be attached to a balcony or go through a hole in the floor. They are designed for residential use only.
The Vision 350 vacuum elevator is the smallest pneumatic elevator that Vision Elevators offers. It has a 30-inch diameter, can support up to 350 pounds, and can make up to four stops.
The Vision 450 pneumatic elevator has a 37-inch diameter, which makes it large enough for two people to stand. It is capable of holding up to 450 pounds of weight and can travel up to four stops.
Our largest vacuum elevator model offered, the Vision 550, is designed to be wheelchair-accessible. It has a 52-inch diameter, can transport up to 525 pounds, and can make up to four stops.
Pneumatic elevators work by using changes in air pressure to move the elevator cab. A vacuum seal is built into the ceiling of the cab. When the rider wants the elevator cab to ascend, turbines at the top of the tube draw air out of the tube in the area above the cab and pull it upward. When the cab reaches the desired floor, steel brakes make it stop and secure it to the landing.
When the rider wants the elevator cab to descend, the turbines turn on briefly, which lifts the cab off the brakes. Then the turbines are turned off, which causes the elevator cab to descend slowly. The steel brakes then stop it at the desired level.
If you need to improve the mobility of yourself or a loved one at home, a vacuum elevator could be the perfect solution. Call or email Vision Elevators for more information.
- About Vacuum Elevators
- Are All Vacuum Elevators Cylinder?
- Can Wheelchairs Be Used With a Cable Driven Elevator?
- Finding a Glass Elevator That's ADA Compliant
- Four Tips to Maximize Usage of a Small Glass Elevator
- Glass Elevator Options for Wheelchair Mobility
- How a Pneumatic Elevator is Installed
- How Does a Cable Driven Elevator Work?
- How Does the Vacuum Work on a Pneumatic Elevator?
- How Large Must a Glass Elevator be for a Commercial Building?
- How Long Does it Take to Install A Glass Elevator?
- How Many Stories can a Vacuum Elevator Travel?
- How Much Maintenance Does a Glass Elevator Need?
- How Much Space Does Your Home Need for a Vacuum Elevator?
- How Much Weight Can a Vacuum Elevator Support?
- How to Choose a Glass Elevator Size
- How to Improve Wheelchair Accessibility with Vacuum Elevators
- Is a Cable Driven Elevator Right for Your Home?
- Is a Glass Elevator Really Made of Glass?
- Is a Vacuum Elevator Better for Your Home or Business?
- The Advantages of a Pneumatic Elevator
- The Best Place for a Glass Elevator
- The Cost of Glass Elevators
- The Practical Features of Glass Elevators
- The Travel Speed of Vacuum Elevators
- Three Ways a Vacuum Elevator Is More Economical
- What Are The Weight Limits for Glass Elevators?
- What Are The Weight Restrictions Of a Glass Elevator?
- What is a Glass Elevator made of?
- What Is the Difference between a Pneumatic and Cable-Driven Elevator?
- When is a Cable Driven Elevator Better for Your Building?
- Will a Glass Elevator Work in a Small Home?
- Why Are Round Glass Elevators Becoming More Common in Homes
- Why Pneumatic Elevators are better for Smaller Homes
- Back to Main
Information & Articles
