Traction Gearless Elevator – Machine Room Less (MRL)

The Traction Gearless Elevator - Machine Room-Less (MRL) by Lui Elevators is engineered to deliver smooth, quiet, and energy-efficient vertical transportation without a conventional machine room. Built on advanced gearless traction technology, the MRL design helps optimize building space while maintaining ride comfort, safety confidence, and long-term reliability.

Designed for mid-rise and selected high-rise applications (as per project specification), the system supports flexible passenger capacities, modern cabin styling, and precise control, making it suitable for residential apartments, commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals, and institutional facilities. With traction equipment compactly integrated within the hoist way/overhead zone and controller placement planned for service accessibility (as per layout), the MRL solution is ideal where space efficiency, architectural flexibility, and clean rooftop planning are priorities.

Equipped with a microprocessor-based controller with VVVF drive technology, the elevator delivers controlled acceleration/deceleration, accurate floor levelling, and intelligent diagnostics with optional performance monitoring. Engineered to meet applicable safety standards and statutory requirements (as per project specification), it is backed by Lui Elevators' end-to-end support - installation, maintenance, and modernization services - for consistent performance and lifecycle value.

Note: Features and options may vary by configuration and project specification.

Compliance Note: Our elevators are designed in accordance with IS 17900 (latest applicable parts) and are aligned with EN 81-20/50 safety concepts, subject to project specifications and applicable local lift rules/authority requirements. Final compliance is confirmed through approved design & calculations, installation, testing and authority inspection/approval (where applicable).

Key Features

  • Space-Saving MRL Architecture: Eliminates the machine room by integrating traction/drive equipment within the hoist way/overhead zone - ideal where space optimization and clean rooftop planning are priorities (as per site feasibility and layout).
  • High-Efficiency Gearless Traction (PMSM): Gearless PMSM machine delivers smooth, low-noise operation with reduced mechanical wear and long service life.
  • VVVF Drive Control: Precision speed regulation with controlled acceleration/deceleration for premium ride comfort and reduced mechanical stress.
  • Microprocessor-Based Controller: Intelligent control with fault indication, protection logic, event logging, and optional diagnostics/monitoring (if specified).
  • Fully Automatic Operation: User-friendly COP/LOP controls with automatic door opening/closing and standard operating logic.
  • Premium Ride Comfort (Low-Jerk Motion): Optimized motion profile for soft starts/stops - comfortable for daily passenger usage.
  • Accurate Floor Levelling: High-precision levelling for flush landing alignment, smoother entry/exit, and reduced trip hazards.
  • Energy-Efficient System: Efficient gearless drive and smart control logic help minimize power consumption and running cost (as per configuration).
  • Safety and Compliance Ready: Engineered with integrated safety circuits and protections aligned to applicable statutory requirements and project specification.
  • Optimized Civil Footprint: Designed for modern buildings with reduced civil space requirements, subject to shaft/headroom constraints and final engineering.

Operational Features

  • Simplex Down Collective Operation
  • Simplex Full Collective / Selective Operation
  • Duplex / Group Control (if provided)
  • Anti-Nuisance Call Feature
  • Double-Tap False Call Cancellation
  • Car Attendant Mode
  • RFID Access Control System
  • Floor Locking / Time-Zone Access Control (with RFID - if required)
  • Automatic Door Opening and Closing
  • Adjustable Door Dwell Time
  • Door Nudging Function
  • Car Auto Re-Levelling and Door Pre-Opening
  • Voice Announcement System
  • Landing/Car Position and Direction Indication (Floor/Direction Display)
  • Tactile / Braille Push Buttons (accessibility option, if specified)
  • Auto / Manual ON-OFF Control for Cabin Light and Fan
  • Parking and Sleep Mode (auto fan/light OFF on idle)
  • Overload Indication with Audio Buzzer
  • Emergency Stop and Recall Functions
  • Camera Interface for CCTV Integration
  • Remote Diagnostics and Optional Real-Time Monitoring
  • Inspection / Maintenance Operation Mode (for service and safety checks)
  • Event Log / Fault History and Self-Diagnostics (for faster troubleshooting)

Safety Features

  • Overspeed Governor and Progressive Safety Gear:Continuously monitors speed and automatically activates safety gear for safe deceleration and stopping during overspeed conditions.
  • Ascending Car Overspeed Protection Means: Protection mechanism to detect and stop uncontrolled ascending car overspeed, as required by applicable standards (as applicable).
  • Unintended Car Movement Protection (UCM/UCMP): Detects unintended movement away from the landing with doors open, stops the car, and keeps it stopped to enhance passenger safety at landings (as applicable).
  • Landing Door Interlock with Lock Monitoring: Lift movement is permitted only when all landing doors are closed and locks are electrically proven through the safety circuit.
  • Car Door Opening Restriction (Anti-Fall Protection) : Prevents unsafe door opening when the car is outside the unlocking zone.
  • Infrared Light Curtain (Door Protection): Full-height non-contact protection that detects passengers/objects and re-opens doors during closing.
  • Door Force Detection: Monitors closing resistance; on contact/obstruction, doors stop and re-open to minimize impact (where provided).
  • Electro-Mechanical Brake System: Fail-safe braking for reliable stopping and holding (redundancy where provided).
  • Final Limit Switches (Top and Bottom): Independent end-travel cut-out protection; reset by authorized service personnel after inspection.
  • Buffers (Car/Counterweight): Energy-absorbing buffers reduce impact forces in the event of over-travel.
  • Overload Protection: Detects overload and inhibits operation with audible/visual indication until load returns within rated capacity.
  • Emergency Alarm Bell: Audible alarm from the car (and service access points as applicable) to alert for assistance during emergencies.
  • Two-Way Emergency Communication (Intercom): Enables communication for rescue/maintenance assistance; designed to operate on emergency/backup supply as per applicable requirement.
  • Remote Alarm / Rescue Communication: Two-way voice communication and remote alarm interface to a rescue service (optional where required).
  • Emergency Lighting: Backup cabin lighting to support passenger safety during power interruption.
  • Automatic Rescue Device (ARD): On mains power failure, brings the car to the nearest landing and opens doors for safe evacuation; provided as standard unless an approved alternate standby power supply with automatic changeover is available (as per IS 17900/local rules).
  • Manual Rescue Arrangement: Enables authorized personnel to move the car to the nearest landing and evacuate passengers as per rescue procedure.
  • Car-Top and Pit Safety Controls: Emergency stop switches and inspection/maintenance controls for safe servicing.
  • Fire Recall / Fireman's Operation: On fire alarm/manual activation, the lift recalls to the designated floor, opens doors for safe exit, and switches to controlled emergency mode as per fire strategy (as applicable).
  • Power Supply Protection: Phase failure/reversal, under/over-voltage and short-circuit protection with fault indication for safe, reliable operation.
  • PMSM Motor Overheat Protection: Continuous temperature monitoring with protective alarm/shutdown to safeguard the motor (as applicable).
  • Optional Seismic Safety System: Seismic sensor-based protective response (controlled stop/recall as configured) for earthquake-prone regions (if provided).