by Ann Withanee — April 29, 2011—Providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the low-rise building market, Schindler Elevator Corporation introduces its Schindler 3300 machine room-less (MRL) traction elevator. An MRL specifically designed for the low-rise commercial and multi-unit residential market in the U.S. and Canada, the Schindler 3300 offers a distinctive range of design options and a smooth, quiet performance that uses less energy.
With tens of thousands of units already installed globally, the system, now released in North America, is designed to allow for more usable building and design space by eliminating the need for a machine room or a control closet. It fits seamlessly into the footprint of a hydraulic elevator design, yet provides the smooth, quiet operation of traction technology, says the company.
In addition, Schindler 3300 cabs are up to five percent larger than the average MRL cab. The system is delivered to the building site in one complete shipment, allowing accelerated lead times and quick installation, notes the company.
The Schindler 3300 offers a sleek Italian cab design and hall fixtures composed of tempered glass panels. With design palettes to fit any style or building dcor, the system is suitable for various types of buildings: offices, churches, schools, condominiums, apartments, and more.
Schindler 3300 has eco-friendly, efficient features:
- Gearless machine designed to save energy and avoid power loss
- Stable start uses energy more efficiently and reduces electric costs
- Frequency converter with standby power mode allows elevator to return safely to nearest floor in the event of a building power outage
- Controls automatically switch car lights to standby mode to save energy
- Car panel and floor indicators all operate with low power, LED lights
- Multi-bus control architecture reduces cabling, material and waste
- Smart controls provide more efficient passenger transportation
- Car lighting equipped with energy-efficient lamps
- Central guiding system reduces friction and overall energy consumption
- Door drive with standby mode uses less electricity
- Controls automatically switch car lights to standby mode to save energy
In addition, each Schindler 3300 is equipped with Schindler Remote Monitoring (SRM), a proactive maintenance tool that monitors the system 24/7 and helps return equipment to service up to 22 percent faster than traditional troubleshooting methods.
More information on the Schindler 3300 can be found online.
