Introducing the Pneumatic Elevator

The newest residential home elevator is now

making its debut in Texas. The free-standing Pneumatic Elevator uses suction power to

move the car up to 4 floors and comes in 3 sizes;

30 in. diameter, 37 in. diameter, and 52 in.

diameter. This revolutionary new drive

technology is the first of its kind in the elevator industry and has just been approved  by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for installation in Texas homes.

Eco Friendly

Suction turbines power the unit. When the car

descends, no driving force is required as the air valves simply regulate air into the upper chamber. Because

of this, only a minute amount of electricity (for the controller electronics) is used when the car is descending. No moving parts means no need for oils or lubrication.

Elegant

Powder-coated aluminum frames available in different colors and curved polycarbonate panels create a

360 degree view. The unit is free-standing, making it

a stunning addition to any room.

Safe

Safety features include a locking mechanism that will

stop the car within 2 inches if suction is lost or overspeed

somehow occurs. The curved polycarbonate panels

making up the elevator hoistway are shatter-proof. A

phone is located in the cab in case the passenger needs

assistance. Electrical/mechanical door interlocks insure

that the doors stay locked shut while the car is away from

the landings and prohibit the car from moving if a door is

open. An in-car stop switch is included as well as an escape

hatch and rope ladder under the car platform. A traditional

elevator uses cables and dangerous rotating sheaves in the machinery space above the elevator (usually the attic). The Pneumatic Elevator uses an enclosed machine box at the top of the shaft or a remote location which houses suction turbines.

An Installation Like No Other

The Pneumatic Elevator is a free-standing unit. No enclosed elevator shaft is required which allows for seamless integration into existing construction. Also, the unit sits flush on the floor requiring no excavated pit. All loads are channeled to the floor, so there are no structural requirements in the attic. This also makes the entire elevator portable. The machine box containing the motors and the controller can be located directly on top of the unit or in a remote location using a 4 in. PVC pipe to connect it to the top of the hoistway. Electrical requirements: 220VAC single phase. A traditional elevator may require weeks to install. The Pneumatic Elevator installs in days.

More Information

Swett & Associates

Elevator Sales

PO Box 7429

Houston, TX 77008

P: 713-690-7705

F: 713-690-0004

ds@swettcorp.com

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