MRL Elevator

The elevator industry is offering a relatively new elevator product termed Machine Room- Less Elevators (MRL’s). Application in new construction or major renovation projects compared to standard elevator equipment is a fairly significant decision as it will affect the design of the elevator hoistways and equipment rooms. This article is written to explain the product history, benefits and limitations.The MRL elevator eliminates the cost and environmental concerns associated with a buried hydraulic cylinder filled with hydraulic oil. Over the years hydraulic elevators have come under greater scrutiny relative to environmental concerns due to the buried hydraulic cylinder. Because the MRL elevator is a traction elevator with all its components above ground, this is not a concern for this equipment.