
While they do not require a shaft-way a partial enclosure can also be used. They also do not require a pit or separate machine room helping to save even more space.

The ingenious design allows for the installation of the lift in almost any area you can imagine. Since the overall design is compact it is one of the easiest elevators to retrofit into an existing home. This type of elevator has a very small footprint and can fit in the tightest of spaces. Learn about these in our guide to home elevators.

If you need an elevator to serve more than 2-floors there are several other options including hydraulic elevators or MRL traction models. This design is permitted to travel between one-floor opening only.

The shaft-less design is possible by adding sensors to the exterior of the elevator and changing the operation to “push and hold” style buttons on the control panel.
