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A closer look
With the launch of KONE NanoSpace,
savings and efficiency improve even
more. What’s new?
New hybrid hoisting system
• The KONE HybridHoisting system
combines belt and rope technologies
in an innovative way: the belt moves
the elevator and the ropes suspend
the car in the shaft.
Space-saving design
• Thin balancing weights are located
next to the guide rails allowing more
space for a larger car in the same
shaft.
Proven motor technology
• KONE NanoSpace is powered by
the KONE EcoReel motor, which fits
energy-efficient technology into a
compact design. The motor is located
in a pit with minimum disturbance to
tenants living on upper floors.
separates suspension and driving func-
tions, helping to achieve absolute trac-
tion,” clarifies Salmelin.
Low-energy LED lighting and
energy-efficient standby solutions also
cut power consumption. This translates
directly into significantly lower running
costs. The new KONE EcoReel™ per-
manent magnet synchronous motor
powers the elevator to maximize ener-
gy efficiency. KONE NanoSpace can be
up to 70 percent more energy-efficient
compared to traditional hydraulic and
two-speed geared elevators.
Optimized comfort
One other thing that’s new with KONE
NanoSpace is the location of the
machinery – for the first time KONE
places the motor to the bottom of
the shaft.
“Pit-based machinery means less
noise on the residential floors and
apartments. And because there’s no
need for a machine room, the eleva-
tor can serve penthouse apartments
that have been added to the top
floor,” adds Salmelin.
A bigger car, wide-opening auto-
matic doors, smooth leveling, silent
operation and visually appealing
design matching the building’s archi-
tecture all improve the convenience
of residents.
The heart of the
innovation
KONE is known for its product innova-
tions, and now, according to Salmelin,
the innovation lies in the process as well.
“KONE NanoSpace is a continua-
tion of our company’s renown product
innovation,” Samu explains. “This time,
a notable innovation also lies in the
process perfection. We have designed
every step of the new replacement
process to deliver the shortest elevator
downtime for our customers.”
This is good news for building
owners and facility managers, making
their job a bit easier. n
KONE NanoSpace is available in the
European markets in 2014.
50 KONE Nanospace enables up
to 50 percent more space
inside the elevator with no
changes to the shaft.
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