How Traction Lifts Work

Control Panel Receives the signals from the call and send buttons and controls the electric 2 Electric Motor Turns and halts the sheave 3 Sheave Moves the traction ropes and through them, the lift car and counter weight which are attached to them Counterweight Weighs about the same as the lift car when 40% full. This lessens the energy needed to move the lift 5 Guide Rails Secures the lift car and counterweight to the shaft wall.