In addition to aesthetic appeal and technological features, one of the crucial factors determining the user experience of a homelifts is its speed. So, what is the appropriate speed for a homelifts? Let's explore this topic together with Benelifts in the following article!
1. What is the reasonable speed for a homelifts?
The speed of the homelift is an important consideration when choosing one for your family. According to the Directive 2014/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on lifts and safety components for lifts (February 26, 2014), the standard speed for homelifts is 0.15m/s.
Currently, there are various elevator models available in the market with different speeds. Cable-driven elevators are commonly used in large public buildings and typically have an average speed of around 30m/minute. However, this speed may cause discomfort for individuals who are sensitive to heights, confined spaces, or have certain health issues.
On the other hand, Benelifts homelifts have a slower but stable speed. The speed of Benelifts homelifts remains at 0.15m/s throughout the journey, ensuring that users do not feel dizzy. This speed is especially suitable for families with elderly or young children. This is the reason why Benelifts homelifts are the perfect choice for new projects with fewer floors or home renovations.
The speed of Benelifts homelifts range from 0.15m/s or 9m/minute, meeting European standards.
2. Advice for choosing the speed of a homelifts
When choosing the speed of a homelift, it is important to consider the following factors:
Number of users: If the number of users for the homelift is not high and do not frequently travel between floors, there is no need to select a very fast homelift speed.
Number of floors: Generally, if the home has fewer than 6 floors, you can choose a homelift with a speed of 0.15m/s, such as the Elux Tubo homelift. However, if the number of floors is higher, it is advisable to choose a higher speed of around 10-20m/minute to improve the travel experience.
Specific user needs: To ensure the best experience for you and your family members, choose a homelift speed that meets the general needs of your family and ensures safety for the users. Particularly, if there are elderly or young children in the family, the homelift speed should be adjusted to be suitable, avoiding fatigue or imbalance while standing in the homelift.
The speed of a homelifts depends on factors such as the number of users and the number of floors the homelift operates.
For projects with fewer floors and a requirement for smooth movement, you can consider the Benelifts Elux Tubo homelift. With its round-shaped design that adds elegance to living spaces and a standard European speed of 0.15m/s, this homelift ensures stable operation during use.
In addition to the mentioned highlights, the Benelifts Elux Tubo homelift offers other advantages, including:
Compliance with European safety standards: Elux Tubo homelifts are fully imported from Europe, ensuring compliance with all safety standards according to European regulations during design and installation. All products undergo strict and rigorous scrutiny before being introduced to the market.
Winding drum machine motor technology with Encoder: Elux Tubo utilizes winding drum machine technology with Encoder, which is manufactured in Italy. This helps save space in the construction and reduces noise during homelift operation.
Elegant and sophisticated design: The design of Elux Tubo provides elegance and sophistication, elevating the living space and reflecting the homeowner's class.
Space-saving: The compact size of Elux Tubo saves space. To install a Benelifts homelift, you only need a shallow pit depth of approximately 120mm and a minimum overhead clearance (OH) of 3100mm.
Multi-layer safety system: Elux Tubo is equipped with a multi-layer safety system, including photocell sensors, mechanical guide rail brakes, overload sensors, limit & emergency stop switches, machine brake hand, magnetic lock switch, overspeed control, and rescuing system with support. All these features ensure safety for homelift users.
The Elux Tubo homelifts operate smoothly at a speed of 0.15m/s.
If you need more information or advice on selecting the speed for your homelift, please contact Benelifts S.R.L. The experienced technical team at Benelifts S.R.L is ready to provide consultation and assist you in choosing the most suitable homelift model.
Contact information:
Address: Via Augusto Anfossi, 13 20135 Milano (Mi) - Italy
Hotline: +39 344 739 1374
Email: Info@benelifts.com
