Residential Elevators
From high-rise apartment buildings to private homes and existing buildings without indoor elevator space, different residential projects require different elevator structures and layouts. Our residential elevator range covers high-rise passenger elevators, outdoor residential elevators, private home elevators, indoor elevators, round glass-cabin elevators and senior home elevators.
At Ningbo Dongao Elevator Co., Ltd., we manufacture elevators for these residential applications, offering defined product specifications, category-specific customization, in-house engineering and manufacturing resources, and OEM/ODM support for selected residential elevator products.
1. Residential Elevator Types and Features
High-Rise Residential Elevators
Our high-rise residential elevators are designed for multi-floor apartment buildings with regular passenger traffic. The configuration includes a permanent magnet synchronous traction machine and a group control system.
Additional features include fire signal-triggered return to the ground floor and floor-button operation protection. These functions address the operating requirements of apartment buildings with multiple floors and shared elevator use.
Outdoor Residential Elevators
When an existing building has insufficient indoor space for an elevator, an outdoor installation provides an alternative. Our outdoor residential elevators are designed for installation along the building exterior and can be designed according to existing shaft dimensions.
The published configuration includes:
- Glass enclosures
- Entrance rain shelters
- Lightning protection components
- Grounding wires
- Cabin insulation layers
These features form part of the outdoor elevator configuration for residential building additions and renovation projects.
Private Home Elevators
Our private home elevators use IC card access control to restrict floor access according to card authorization. Infrared light curtains detect passengers and objects at the entrance.
For different home layouts, we offer customization of cabin dimensions, door opening dimensions, landing entrance positions and interior finishes.
Indoor Residential Elevators
Designed for indoor residential installation, these elevators feature stainless steel cabins, floor voice announcements and emergency lighting for power interruptions.
Round Residential Elevators
Our round residential elevators feature curved glass cabins and operating panels integrated into the cabin wall. The circular cabin design provides an alternative to conventional rectangular cabin layouts.
We can customize the cabin diameter, shaft dimensions, entrance position and door opening dimensions according to the project layout.
Senior Home Elevators
Our senior home elevators incorporate practical features for residential environments where elderly users may need additional assistance:
- Slower door movement
- Large backlit buttons
- Handrails on three cabin walls
We also offer customization of cabin dimensions, door openings, entrance positions and interior finishes for these projects.
2. Residential Elevator Models and Technical Specifications
Our published residential elevator specifications include the following models:
| Residential Elevator Type | Model | Rated Load | Rated Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Rise Residential Elevator | DKZ1000/1.75-VF | 1,000 kg | 1.75 m/s |
| Outdoor Residential Elevator | DKZ1000/1.75-VF | 1,000 kg | 1.75 m/s |
| Private Home Elevator | DKZ1000/1.75-VF | 1,000 kg | 1.75 m/s |
| Indoor Residential Elevator | DKZ1000/1.75-VF | 1,000 kg | 1.75 m/s |
| Round Residential Elevator | DKZ1000/1.75-VF | 1,000 kg | 1.75 m/s |
| Senior Home Elevator | DB450/0.4-VF | 450 kg | 0.4 m/s |
3. Customization for Different Residential Layouts
Residential elevator customization covers specific dimensions, entrance arrangements and interior finishes. The available options depend on the elevator type.
Cabin and Entrance Dimensions
For private home and indoor residential elevators, we offer customization of:
- Cabin dimensions
- Door opening dimensions
- Landing entrance dimensions
- Entrance positions
For round residential elevators, customization also includes:
- Cabin diameter
- Shaft dimensions
- Entrance position
- Door opening dimensions
Cabin Interior Finishes
Available customization items include:
- Cabin wall finishes
- Cabin flooring
- Ceiling finishes
- Handrail designs
These options are listed for private home, indoor, round and senior home elevators, with the applicable items varying by product category.
Outdoor Installation Configuration
For outdoor residential projects, we design the elevator according to existing shaft dimensions. The published configuration includes glass enclosures, entrance rain shelters, lightning protection components, grounding wires and cabin insulation layers.
Senior Home Elevator Customization
For senior home elevators, we offer customization of:
- Cabin dimensions
- Door opening dimensions
- Entrance positions
- Wall finishes
- Flooring
- Ceiling finishes
Selected residential elevator products also list OEM/ODM support. The applicable arrangements depend on the product category.
4. Our Manufacturing Facilities and Quality Control
Established on May 20, 2014, Ningbo Dongao Elevator Co., Ltd. is an elevator manufacturer covering research and development, manufacturing, installation, construction, renovation, major overhaul and spare parts supply.
Manufacturing Capacity and Facilities
Our manufacturing facilities cover more than 50,000 m², including 49,000 m² of production workshops and warehousing space and 1,800 m² of office space.
We operate:
- Three standardized workshops
- Six automated production lines
- An overall annual production capacity of 20,000 elevator units
The 20,000-unit capacity covers our entire elevator business, not residential elevators alone.
Engineering and Technical Resources
Our company has 118 employees, including 26 engineering and technical personnel. We operate a provincial-level research and development center and a CNAS-accredited laboratory.
These resources support elevator product development, technical evaluation and manufacturing across our product range.
Core Component Manufacturing and Quality Management
We develop and manufacture core elevator components in-house. Our quality management system covers incoming raw material inspection, production processing and finished-product inspection, supported by a digital quality traceability system.
We hold ISO 9001 quality management system certification and have obtained Level II Safety Production Standardization recognition.
Elevator Product Range and Supply Support
Our manufacturing business covers:
- Passenger elevators
- Residential elevators
- Villa elevators
- Hospital elevators
- Sightseeing elevators
Our related business also includes installation, renovation, major overhaul and spare parts supply.
5. Order Information and Production Lead Times
We accept residential elevator orders for different project requirements.
The published high-rise residential, outdoor residential and private home elevator pages specify single-unit order acceptance and a one-year warranty. The round residential elevator page specifies a minimum order of one complete elevator.
Published production periods include:
| Product Category | Production Period |
|---|---|
| Indoor Residential Elevator | Approximately 1 month for standard production |
| Round Residential Elevator | Approximately 1–2 months after technical details are confirmed |
| Senior Home Elevator | Approximately 1–2 months after technical details are confirmed |
For private home and senior home elevators, certain product pages also specify a sample development period of approximately 1–3 months. This refers to sample development rather than standard order production.
6. Request a Residential Elevator Quotation
We welcome inquiries for residential elevator imports, distribution and individual building projects.
To prepare an initial quotation, please send us your destination market, building type, number of floors and stops, required rated load, available shaft dimensions and estimated order quantity. Architectural drawings and installation details are also helpful when available.
Our team can review the project information, identify the applicable residential elevator configuration and prepare a quotation based on the required specifications.