How Does a Pneumatic Residential Elevator Work?
Pneumatic lifts are some of the more recent residential elevator designs. For the convenience of moving between floors in a three-story home or commercial building, pneumatic lifts do not require a machine room, pit, or hoist way to be carved out of the existing building. Rather, this type of residential elevator simply needs a level surface for installing the tube and cab. Once added, the elevator is capable of moving 450 pounds between floors and can move up to 30 feet per minute. Additionally, because the cab inside in controlled by air pressure, falling or becoming stuck inside is nearly impossible. And, if you’re looking for ways to go green, this type of residential elevator only need a minimal amount of energy to ascent and needs no lubrication. The most unique feature for a pneumatic residential elevator is how the cab moves up and down the tube. The air pressure inside, which causes the cab to move up or down, is controlled by a valve. When the area above the cab is depressuri
