How to build an elevator cabin

The task of constructing the elevator cabin is the main responsibility of elevator companies that operate concurrently with elevator sales. The elevator cabin is produced and designed based on its own drawings, which are prepared by the elevator companies themselves, taking into account the cabin's capacity and dimensions. This article from Owjlift examines the methods of constructing elevator cabins.

How to Construct an Elevator Cabin

The process of constructing an elevator cabin is generally carried out by elevator companies, and installation is also performed by these companies. In cabin design, the customer's taste is also taken into consideration, and the design is done based on the customer's chosen material. The exact dimensions of the cabin are determined using a specific elevator capacity table. However, for safety and strength, choosing high-quality materials and using standard equipment ensures the complete safety of the elevator.

Building Traffic Analysis

To start the elevator cabin design process, a detailed analysis of building traffic is essential. This initial step helps us determine the appropriate capacity for the elevator cabin, determine its dimensions based on capacity, calculate the number of elevators needed, and ultimately determine the elevator's speed.

In this elevator traffic analysis, the following terms are used:
 

Elevator Cabin Capacity

After analyzing the elevator traffic, the most suitable capacity for the elevator cabin can be determined. This capacity usually ranges from 4 to 21 people. However, in some cases, increasing the number of elevators instead of increasing the capacity of each cabin can reduce the elevator waiting time.

Consideration of Shaft Dimensions

After determining the amount of traffic, the next step in building the elevator cabin is to examine the dimensions of the shaft. Depending on the dimensions of the shaft, the size of the elevator cabin is determined so that the cabin can easily fit into the shaft, prevent collisions with the shaft walls, and provide enough space for the installation of elevator components (such as the yoke, column, cables, rails, counterweight, jack, etc.).

Elevator Cabin Wall Design

For the design of the elevator cabin walls, the material chosen by the customer (including glass, stainless steel, MDF, Formica, a combination of stainless steel and MDF, a combination of stainless steel and Formica) is considered. However, the main emphasis is on ensuring that the materials and equipment used in the construction of the elevator cabin have maximum safety and standardization.

Elevator Cabin Drawing

Before starting the construction of the elevator cabin and using the necessary data, it is essential to prepare the elevator cabin drawing. Various software tools are used to create elevator cabin drawings, which are capable of creating accurate and detailed drawings with details.

Tools and Equipment Needed for Elevator Cabin Construction

Advanced tools and equipment are used for the construction of the elevator cabin, such as:
- Elevator cabin drawing software
- Mold burners
- Bending machine
- Argon and electric welding machine
- Spot welding machine
- Cutting machine
- Punching machine
- Press machine
- Polishing tools
- Lifting equipment for moving parts
- Cabin painting machine
- Accessories for installation and connections

Safety Considerations in Elevator Cabin Construction

In the process of constructing an elevator cabin, safety should be considered in addition to aesthetic aspects. Therefore, the specifications of the elevator cabin and all its components should be chosen in a way that ensures high resistance and adequate safety. This includes selecting appropriate materials for the cabin walls, floor, ceiling, frame, and shoes to be in line with the elevator's capacity and usage while also being of superior quality.

Points to Consider in Elevator Cabin Construction:

- The thickness of the elevator cabin walls should be at least 1.5 centimeters to provide sufficient safety and strength.
- The floor and ceiling of the elevator cabin should also have a minimum thickness of 2 centimeters to ensure adequate strength and safety.
- The elevator cabin floor should be fire-resistant and capable of bearing the weight of the load and passengers.
- The elevator cabin lights should always be on during movement and operate with low light in standby mode to ensure passenger comfort.
- The maximum height of the lowest elevator buttons should be 89 centimeters; these buttons include the alarm and emergency stop buttons.
- The maximum height of the highest elevator buttons should also be 137 centimeters to provide easy access.
- In passenger elevators, except for the elevator cabin door, the emergency hatch and air inlet should be completely covered to ensure greater safety.
 

Conclusion

The process of constructing an elevator cabin is mainly the responsibility of elevator companies, which, from the beginning of the project, design the cabin using modern software based on the analysis of building traffic and elevator capacity requirements. This design is then transferred to the stage of constructing the elevator cabin, taking into account the customer's preferences and the selection of desired materials. During the construction stages, advanced tools and equipment are used, including elevator cabin drawings, mold burners, bending machines, argon and electric welding machines, spot welding machines, cutting machines, punching machines, press machines, polishing tools, lifting equipment for moving parts, cabin painting machines, and accessories for installation and connections.

In addition to aesthetic beauty, safety is also a vital aspect of elevator cabin construction. For this reason, the specifications of the cabin, including the walls, floor, ceiling, frame, and shoes, are carefully selected to ensure high resistance and provide the necessary safety. Different elements of the cabin, such as the minimum 1.5-centimeter thickness of the walls, the floor and ceiling with a minimum thickness of 2 centimeters, appropriate lighting with lights always on during movement and low light in standby mode, and the specified height for buttons to ensure easy access for passengers, are taken into account.

For more information, contact Owjlift Company, which has more than 20 years of experience in the field of installation and operation of all types of elevators and escalators.