WHAT MAKES A GOOD ELEVATOR?
2025-06-09 17:00:00 / News
Reporter: Sherzod aka, what importance do elevators have in modern buildings?
Sherzod Burkhonov: Today, multi‑storey buildings have become an inseparable part of our lives. An elevator is not just a means of movement; it is directly related to human safety and daily convenience. That is why the quality, safety, and energy efficiency of elevators are critically important.
Reporter: What makes a good elevator? What are the most important features?
Sherzod Burkhonov: First and foremost — safety. Elevators must preserve lives in emergency situations. For instance, if the power goes out, the elevator should not fall, and the emergency buttons must function. The construction materials also require special attention — they must be non‑flammable, strong, and durable.
Secondly — comfort. The cabin should be spacious, well‑lit, and accessible for wheelchairs. The interior design must be aesthetic while also easy to clean.
Thirdly — energy efficiency. Modern elevators, for example, use regenerative systems that return excess energy back into the system during movement.
Reporter: How long should an elevator last?
Sherzod Burkhonov: With proper maintenance, elevators can easily serve for up to 20 years. Monthly or quarterly preventive inspections are mandatory. Outdated elevators should be modernized using contemporary technologies.
Reporter: Many sign elevator installation contracts carelessly. Is that recommended?
Sherzod Burkhonov: Unfortunately, many people sign contracts without reading them. An elevator contract is not just a piece of paper — it is a document of life safety. It should include:
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technical specifications of the elevator (speed, capacity, model),
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installation timeframe and conditions,
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warranty and maintenance schedule,
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emergency service provisions,
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penalty and compensation mechanisms.
The contract is the legal basis for safety.
Reporter: Which companies can be trusted when choosing an elevator?
Sherzod Burkhonov: Globally, the largest and most reliable elevator manufacturers today are: Otis (USA) — leader in safety technologies; Schindler (Switzerland) — smart control systems; KONE (Finland) — energy‑efficient innovations; Thyssenkrupp (Germany) — innovative MULTI system elevators; Mitsubishi (Japan) — creators of the fastest elevators; Hyundai (Korea) — AI‑based elevators; Toshiba — known for long service life. Users can choose based on specific characteristics and technical capabilities.
Reporter: How are new technologies changing elevators today?
Sherzod Burkhonov: Technology has advanced so much that elevators without counterweights or without sheaves are now emerging. For example: some elevators move vertically and horizontally on a magnetic field. Another operates at heights up to 750 meters using carbon‑fiber ropes. There are also sheave‑less belt‑driven elevators that run silently. Such elevators occupy less space, save energy, and have longer service lives.
Reporter: What is the situation in the Uzbek market?
Sherzod Burkhonov: In Uzbekistan, the elevator industry is also developing. Key local manufacturers include UzLift — offering optimal residential building elevators; SamAuto Lift — affordable solutions; Tashkent Elevator Plant — specializing in modernizing older buildings. However, components are often imported. Localization needs to be strengthened, quality improved, and export potential developed.
Sherzod Burkhonov: An elevator is a system that people trust with their lives. Its quality, safety, ecological, and economic efficiency must all be harmonized. Choosing a good elevator is choosing safety, comfort, and the future.
Reporter: Thank you very much, Sherzod aka. We hope this interview was helpful for many.
Sherzod Burkhonov: Thank you as well. When choosing an elevator, be informed and cautious. This is not just a machine — it is your safety.