Compare the Benefits before making Important Decision.....

Rack-and-Pinion Drive Elevators	Traction Drive Elevators
No Structural Costs No machine room required No hoistway required No overhead loads Reduces size of steel supports	Structural Costs Machine room required Hoistway required Considerable overhead loads Increases size of steel supports
Lower Installation Costs Equipment designed for faster installation (3-4 weeks) Equipment can be erected by crane Installation not performed in confined area	Higher Installation Costs Equipment design takes longer to install (8-10 weeks) Equipment cannot be erected by a crane Installation performed in a confined area
Manufactured Only For Industrial Applications Designed for outdoor use Can be stored outdoors after delivery Unit can be located on exterior of facility; allowing more production space	Manufactured Primarily for Commercial Applications Designed for indoor use Must be stored indoors after delivery Unit usually placed inside a facility; obstructing production space
Fewer Mechanical Costs Single speed AC with VFD control; smoother ride, accurate leveling Doors designed for fork lift traffic No counterweights required for doors Roof elevation can be served	Higher Mechanical Costs Two speed AC with relay logic controls Doors not designed for fork lift traffic Counterweights required for doors Roof elevation cannot be served
Improved Corrosion Protection Hot-dipped galvanized components Solid doors	Less Corrosion Protection Painted Components Hollow metal doors
Lower Service Costs Owner is provided detailed service instructions to implement in to their PM Program Owner is provided with detailed service training	Higher Service Costs Owner is not provided service instructions; must use elevator service company Owner is not provided with service training