Usually, elevators are enclosed in a vertical pathway known as an elevator shaft. But that is not the case with shaftless elevators. This article discusses the definition, operation, safety, and reasons to use shaftless elevators.
Elevators installed with more than 4 inches of “gap space” between the hoistway doors and the elevator car doors can pose a serious safety risk. Children may become entrapped in the space and could be seriously injured or killed. This risk can be reduced with the proper installation of space guards at each floor.
Usually, elevators are enclosed in a vertical pathway known as an elevator shaft. But that is not the case with shaftless elevators. This article discusses the definition, operation, safety, and reasons to use shaftless elevators.
