It works by activating the drive motor in the engine room via the command from the control panel and moving the car in the desired direction. The cabin works jointly with the counterweight. They move up and down through a movement caused by the friction of the steel rope between them with the drive pulley. The cabin and the counterweight are approximately equal weight to each other. For this reason, energy is saved. Such drive machines are called friction-driven elevators. It is also available in elevators powered by wrapping rope or chain on the drive pulley. Elevators that work in this way are also called drum elevators.
Elevators are divided into types according to their carrying capacity. Elevators used in residential areas; Divided into 7 types: 100, 180, 240, 320, 400, 630, 1000 kg.
Elevators used in non-residential places; It is divided into 5 types: 630, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600 kg. Elevators used in health facilities; It is divided into 3 types: 1600, 2000, 2500 kg. Elevators are 5 types, 0.63 m/s, 1 m/s, 1.6 m/s, 2.5 m/s and speeds above 2.5 m/s according to their speed. Accordingly, the dimensions of the elevators’ cars, engine rooms and well cavities vary. In addition, elevators use different power motor and braking systems according to their speed. The regulator is a safety device that activates and brakes the cab in case the elevator ropes break off.