THYSSENKRUPP Elevator recently launched its synergy M series machine room-less (MRL) elevator system, for mid-rise installations, completing the product line which was previously offered for low and high-rise installations.
The synergy line combines the best practices found in more than 30 MRL elevator systems manufactured globally, making it the company's first global elevator system, according to a senior company executive.
“Synergy provides unprecedented building design flexibility for architects, and utilises less space than most current MRL elevator models in the market place,” he says. “Our synergy M series of MRL elevators provides a great link between the L (low-rise) and H (high-rise) series to complete the synergy product line.”
Highlighting the advantages of the series, he says: “Additional benefits of synergy include the smaller and more energy-efficient, permanent-magnet gearless machine. The technology provides the performance of a much larger, gear-driven system and does not require gear lubricants. Other assets include lower overhead and smaller pit depth than many other MRL applications and no exterior machine room or control panel requirements (where code allows). All synergy models utilise standard steel cables –  therefore, no expensive belt or rope replacements are required.”
The synergy M series will be competing in the high-rise hydraulic, geared traction, and low-rise gearless traction markets.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator  recently installed the world’s fastest double-deck systems in the 492-m Shanghai World Financial Center in China, which were developed following three years of planning, production and installation.
The Shanghai World Financial Center is  currently the third highest building in the world.
The four double-deck elevators each comprise two cabs attached one on top of the other, each with a capacity of 2,000 kg, and serve a sky lobby at a height of 240 m. Visitors can now get there at a top speed of 10 m per second.
To achieve these high speeds, ThyssenKrupp engineers developed aerodynamic cladding for the cabs and doors. Electronically-controlled active roller guides ensure low-vibration travel. The guide rails were installed in the shaft using advanced laser technology to ensure extremely high precision and thus guarantee maximum ride comfort even at high speeds.
In addition to the four double-deck elevators, the company has manufactured and installed a further 40 systems for the 492-m-tall, 101-floor Shanghai World Financial Center.
With the fastest double-deck elevators in the world, ThyssenKrupp Elevator has added a new, innovative system to its range of passenger transportation products. Together with the Twin elevators supplied exclusively by ThyssenKrupp Elevator, the company is proving its capabilities and expertise in the high-rise market.
The company recently received its first order for Twin elevators from Dubai. The order entails the supply of two systems with a total of four cabs as well as 17 conventional elevators for the Latifa Tower, a 210-m-high residential and office building, which is planned for completion next year.