It is necessary to equip elevators with overload. Without it, no device will get an operation permit. In case of not using overloads, motor and elevator ropes will receive too much pressure, and their life span decreases. This part is also called elevator weight sensor or elevator overweight sensor. In this context, we get to know more about overload functions, types, and prices.

Elevator overload function

The elevator overload is one of the most important parts of the elevator system and is responsible for weighing the cabin. In fact, overload sends a stop order to the command board in case the cabin is overweighed. This simple function prevents from occurrence of many incidents and losses caused by elevator overweight. Elevator physical structure and electro motors such as gearbox engines and elevator drive will become faulty when too much load is carried via the elevator. 
In fact, the overload consists of a metal part including a series of resistors. These resistors change when some force is imposed on them and they come back to the original shape in case this force is removed. This sensor has a special load cell and indicator, installed on the loadcell, and is responsible for operation and installation procedures. The overload is either installed on the elevator ropes or below the cabin, and they are divided into below categories with respect to their installation place:

Types of elevator overloads

Elevator overloads come in below types:

Load Cell Weight Sensor

This sensor measures the direct and indirect load weights and it includes cable, frame, and cabin overloads.

Weight Effect Sensor

This load weight sensor measures the weight by measuring the mechanical effects of it, and includes magnetic, variable transformers, and induction overloads. The best elevator overload brands, available in Iran, include Iran Turbocell, Iran Beamcell, Turkey Adalift, Turkey Genta, Spanish Dinacell, and IranAllen.

Turbocell overload introduction

Turbocell Company is located in Isfahan scientific town and produces electro mechanic sensors. Turbocell overloads are divided into digital overloads, under-cabin overloads, and magnetic categories. Turbocell digital elevator overload is installed on ropes and above elevator cabins and measures the imposed pressure from four cabin sides. Under-cabin overloads are installed on the four sides of the cabin from the below part and measure the imposed pressure from the four cabin sides. Magnetic overloads are installed above and below the cabin and are suitable for elevators with low-capacity elevators. This type of overload is suitable for residential and home buildings. 
Considering the fact that this is an Iranian product and is produced in Iranian factories, they come at cheaper prices compared to foreign brands. Turbocell elevator overloads have good quality, yet you need to ask an expert and experienced technician to choose the elevator type, brand, and quality.

Elevator overload price

Generally, the excess load is mentioned on the elevator cabin, above the floor key panel. However, installing elevator overload provides the operational power to eliminate elevator movement in case of detecting excess weight in the device. It is recommended to consult with people, who are experts and experienced in elevator installation, in order to choose and buy different types of Iranian or foreign elevator overloads.

Owj Lift Company provides consultation services to install elevator equipment such as elevator overloads, relying on years of experience in elevator installation. In such cases, it is best to ask expert people and companies to install and service elevators, which prevents potential troubles in using these devices.