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there is much less friction, noise and
vibration,” explains Bilardello.
Superior ride comfort comes as
a built-in feature, as all elevators are
tested for ride comfort before handover.
“Our promise of industry-leading
ride comfort is verified on site. This is
a service that only KONE provides,”
he adds.
Easier being green
Energy consumption is reduced by the
efficient new KONE EcoDisc machinery
and its new copper winding system
The biggest change is hidden
away in the shaft: fully renewed,
compact KONE EcoDisc
®
machinery,
new brakes, improved motion con-
trol, a centralized, low-friction hoist-
ing system and a more robust overall
car structure.
That’s the technology, but you
don’t need to be an engineer to
appreciate the benefits: industry-
leading ride comfort, best-in-class
eco-efficiency, more versatile
design options and greater space
efficiency.
Built-in comfort
The first thing you notice is the low-
friction hoisting: it’s smooth and quiet.
The average car noise level is only 52
decibels, which is well below the indus-
try average. Less noise means minimal
sound transfer to surrounding areas and
virtually no disturbance to tenants – as
well as greater flexibility in planning.
The passenger experience is also
enhanced by softer acceleration and the
new brakes, which are automatically
tested daily for full reliability.
“With no forces on the guide rails,