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Vacuum Elevator - PVE 30"

The PVE 30″ is the smallest home elevator in the world. The PVE30 elevator has 350-lb lift capacity and is capable of vertical travel up to 35 ft with as many as four stops. This personal elevator is the ultimate space-saving solution for a residential elevator offering mobility while maximizing living space. With less construction than traditional traction or hydraulic elevators for homes and fast 2-day installation, the PVE 30″ may be the best answer to increase safety in your home and return freedom and independence to your world.

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Visit our residential elevator showroom in the Spring Branch/Memorial area of Houston to experience riding in a Vacuum Elevator. Call us at (713) 360-7353 if you have questions.

PVE30 Details

  • External cylinder diameter: 30”
  • Rated load: 350 lbs.
  • No pit required.
  • Bottom level floor must be 100% level as elevator rests on existing floor.
  • No hoistway required.
  • Minimum overhead clearance:
    • Standard unit (turbine motors located on top): 107”
    • Split unit (turbine motors located remotely): 97”
  • Diameter of hole to install through floors and ceilings: 32”
  • 220V
  • 60/50 Hz
  • 25 amp single phase power supply
  • 3 turbine motors located in pump box using a total of 3KW
  • Entrance width opening: 20”
  • Internal cabin height: 79”
  • Internal cabin diameter
    • Between columns: 20”
    • Without columns: 26”
  • Automatic LED lighting and cabin fan
  • Door openings: same side (in-line) only. All doors are hinged on top left with door swing to the left from inside cabin
  • Door height: 80”
  • Door height with door closer: 81 ¾”
  • Each landing level includes only one door
  • 24-volt electrical circuits with all controls in cabin
  • Push button call controls with precise leveling at each landing.
  • Automatic descent to ground level at safety speed in the event of a power failure
  • Mechanical emergency brakes activate within 2″ of free-fall in case of vacuum loss or catastrophic failure
  • Electro-mechanical interlocks at each landing
  • Alarm system and telephone in cabin (optional)
  • Panoramic glass gives occupants the ability to see out and to be seen

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