Overhead Traction

Passenger

*BASED ON STANDARD DESIGNS.
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS EXCEEDING THESE PARAMETERS MAY BE AVAILABLE.
CONTACT A SALES REPRESENTATIVE TO LEARN MORE.
Schumacher Overhead Traction Passenger Elevators are designed for low to high-rise buildings having up to 2,000 feet of rise.

Advantages

  • Higher speeds
  • Smoother ride quality than hydraulic systems
  • Accommodates front/rear openings
  • Non-proprietary equipment

Geared Machine

Schumacher Geared Traction Elevators are available in custom sizes or various pre-engineered models with various capacities. Pre-engineered models are available in capacities up to 5,000 lbs with both front and rear opening models and speeds up to 500 fpm.

*THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE.
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Gearless Machine

Schumacher Gearless Traction Elevators are available in custom sizes or various pre-engineered models with various capacities. Pre-engineered models are available in capacities up to 5,000 lbs with both front and rear opening models and speeds up to 800 fpm.
*THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE.
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Standard Drawings & Specs

standard carb

Standard Cab

Typically used for moving passengers.
extended cab

EXTENDED CAB

IBC Gurney Compliant.
Often used as building service elevators.
Layout Dimensions
Pit, Overhead & Machine Room 
Capacity (lb.)Cab LayoutOpeningsIBC Gurney CompliantOpening TypeHoistway (W x D)Interior (W x D)Door WidthDWGPDF
2000
StandardFNoSS7'4" x6'6"5'8" x 4'3"3'0"
StandardF & RNoSS8'3" x 6'6 1/2"5'8" x 4'3"3'0"
2500
StandardFNoSS or CP8'4" x 6'6"6'8" x 4'3"3'6"
StandardF & RNoSS or CP9'3" x 6'6 1/2"6'8" x 4'3"3'6"
3000
StandardFNoSS or CP8'4" x 7'0"6'8" x 4'9"3'6"
StandardF & RNoSS or CP9'3" x 7'0 1/2"6'8" x 4'9"3'6"
3500
StandardFYes

SS or CP8'4" x 7'8"6'8" x 5'5"3'6"
StandardF & RYesSS or CP9'3" x 7'8 1/2"6'8" x 5'5"3'6"
ExtendedFYesTS7'4" x 9'2"5'8" x 6'8"4'0"
ExtendedF & RYesTS8'3" x 9'5 1/2"5'8" x 6'8"4'0"
4000
StandardFYesTS9'4" x 7'11"7'8" x 5'5"4'0"
StandardF & RYesTS10'3" x 8'2 1/2"7'8" x 5'5"4'0"
ExtendedFYesTS7'4" x 9'11"5'8" x 7'5"4'0"
ExtendedF & RYesTS8'3" x 10'2 1/2"5'8" x 7'5"4'0"
4500
ExtendedFYesTS7'4" x 10'3 1/2"5'8" x 7'9 1/2"4'0"
ExtendedF & RYesTS8'3" x 10'7"5'8" x 7'9 1/2"4'0"
5000
ExtendedFYesTS7'4" x 10'11"5'8" x 8'5"4'0"
ExtendedF & RYesTS8'3" x 11'2 1/2"5'8" x 8'5"4'0"
SpeedMinimum Pit DepthMinimum OverheadCapacityCab Height
0-200 fpm
5'0"15'6"2000-4000 lbs8'0"
0-200 fpm
5'2"15'6"4500-5000 lbs8'0"
-350 fpm
5'9"16'0"2000-5000 lbs8'0"
-400 fpm
5'9"16'4"2000-5000 lbs8'0"
-500 fpm
6'4"16'10"2000-5000 lbs8'0"

F - Front
R - Rear
SS - Single Slide
CP - Center Parting
TS - Two Speed

One–end open elevators in seismic zones two or greater require an additional 2” hoistway depth.
Two–end open elevators in seismic zones two or greater require an additional 3” hoistway width.

All Schumacher Elevator Company Geared/Gearless Traction Elevators meet or exceed all requirements set by the American Society of Mechanical Engineeers (ASME A17.1).

Given dimensions are for planning purposes only and are not intended for construction-use. Actual dimensions will be verified during the engineering process.

Custom designs available.

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