Posted by New Delhi: You must have once been stuck in an elevator with one or two or a maximum of five people, but imagine being in an elevator with another 230-plus people. Yes, a lift that can fit 235 people in a go. It must be imagining where on this planet there is a lift where 230 people can fit. The answer is – Maharashtra, India. We will mention what is believed to be the world’s largest passenger elevator. Let us know how it functions.
Where is the location of world’s largest passenger elevator?
In Jio World Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, you can find an elevator that can fit 235 people. Thanks to KONE, which created and installed what is believed to be the world’s largest passenger elevator, it opened in May 2022.
What does KONE MD say?
On its website, KONE Elevators India said, “We are pleased to announce that the world’s largest passenger elevator is by KONE, and it is in India!”
What to know about the world’s largest elevator
The elevator is the size of a studio apartment and weighs 16 tonnes.
It can over 230 people at one time between five floors at a speed of 1.3 feet/second.
The elevator at the Jio World Centre takes People Flow to a new level.
The 25.78m2 elevator is not only worth carrying a vast gathering but also offers all-around scenic views of the convention centre and its gardens.
The elevator’s design accommodates large wedding groups or high volumes of conference or exhibition visitors.
What is the technology used?
Because of its enormous size, the elevator is supported by 18 pulleys and nine ropes.
Using an innovative pulley beam system ensures the safety and efficiency of the elevator.
The entire structural shaft moves on rails fixed over steel columns.
The hoisting machine is the heavy-duty KONE EcoDisk® MX100. This not only makes super strong and durable machines but also energy-saving machines.
KONE E-Link™ technology is also used, making a comprehensive facility management tool feature allowing for remote elevator monitoring.
What do interiors look like?
A unique four-panel glass door opens onto the world’s largest passenger elevator.
The glass walls give a panoramic view, while the two info screens give insight into the building’s news and updates.
The interiors have an ornate, crystal-studded ceiling light that forms the centrepiece of the elevator’s elegant interior. This light continues the lotus theme throughout the Jio World Centre’s interior design.
A stylish and memorable user experience can result from a perfect blend of engineering, art, and architecture.
Does KONE test its elevators?
KONE, Thyssenkrupp, Otis, Schindler, and Mitsubishi are among the ‘Big Five’ in the global elevator business.
According to Elevator World, KONE is in a league of its own regarding testing. Their facility hosts the world’s deepest elevator shaft.
Whether it is extensive acceleration or speed, braking, or deceleration testing, the testing includes a 650-foot free-fall test, which is five times the drop in Disney World’s Tower of Terror.