ELECTRONIC SAFETY CURTAIN

Powerglide Elevators have an electronic safety laser curtain that scans any open faces of the lift car. If anything breaks the beam, the lift car immediately stops.

For example, if a child dropped a toy against a moving surface, the lift car would immediately be immobilised. Once the toy is retrieved and fingers are safely away from the wall, the lift car can be activated again by simply pressing the button.

In the rare case that the obstruction isn’t cleared (for example, if a passenger collapsed against the wall) the lift defaults to a safe descent mode, slowly descending to the lower level at a safe speed. Once at the lower level, the lift door will automatically unlock.

For commercial elevators and open-car elevators we also offer the option of a pressure sensitive edge which performs a similar function.

Benefits

• Safe for operation by all passengers including children

• Provides added reassurance for the elderly or those with restricted mobility