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DEM Elevating Equipment
Hydraulic elevator systems offer a unique approach to vertical transportation that eschews the traditional overhead hoisting machinery commonly found in other elevator designs. Instead, these elevators rely on the compression and controlled release of specialized fluids to generate the movement that lifts and lowers the elevator cab.
At the heart of this system is a power unit that acts as the driving force, pumping oil into a cylinder to exert pressure on a piston. As the piston is pushed upward, it in turn raises the elevator cab, allowing passengers to be transported between floors. This hydraulic actuation provides a smooth, gentle ride, as the electrical valves within the system carefully regulate the release of the oil, ensuring a seamless, controlled descent back down.
Importantly, the fluid used to power these elevators must be oil-based, though environmentally conscious alternatives like vegetable or biodegradable oils are sometimes utilized to minimize ecological impact. By eschewing the complex overhead machinery of traditional elevator designs, hydraulic elevators offer a streamlined, efficient, and often more cost-effective vertical transportation solution, making them a popular choice for many modern buildings and applications.
