A traction goods lift moves its car with steel ropes or belts over a motor-driven sheave, balanced by a counterweight. It suits taller buildings and frequent daily trips, and is the usual choice for hotels, hospitals, malls and multi-storey commercial buildings that move goods, linen, food and supplies all day.
Where a traction goods lift fits
- Hotels and resorts: back-of-house service lifts for housekeeping, kitchens and stores.
- Hospitals: supply and service lifts kept separate from patient lifts.
- Commercial and retail buildings: stock movement across many floors.
- Factories and warehouses with more floors or higher travel than a hydraulic lift suits.
Traction or hydraulic goods lift?
| Point | Traction goods lift | Hydraulic goods lift |
|---|---|---|
| Building height | Medium to tall, many stops | Low-rise, 2 to 4 stops |
| Daily trips | High | Low to medium |
| Speed | Higher | Lower |
| Pit and headroom | Standard shaft needed | Shallow pit, low headroom |
For low-rise buildings see our hydraulic goods lift.
What we plan with you
- Load, car size and door width to suit trolleys, pallets or carts.
- Number of stops, travel and speed for your daily traffic.
- Shaft, pit and machine position (machine-room-less where it suits).
- Safety: overspeed governor and safety gear, door interlocks, overload warning, alarm and rescue device.
- A durable car finish, such as stainless steel or chequered plate floor, and a care programme.
Questions
What is a traction goods lift?
It is a goods lift moved by ropes or belts over a motor-driven sheave, with a counterweight that balances the car. This makes it efficient for frequent trips and taller buildings.
Can staff ride with the goods?
A pure goods lift is for goods only. If staff must travel with the load, plan a goods-cum-passenger lift built to passenger safety rules.
Planning a service or goods lift for a hotel, hospital or building? Request a private design consultation or write to info@liftmate.in.