{"id":3179,"date":"2022-04-18T07:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T11:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scaffoldingsolutions.com\/?p=3179"},"modified":"2022-04-19T07:30:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T11:30:20","slug":"which-construction-elevator-is-right-for-my-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scaffoldingsolutions.com\/articles\/which-construction-elevator-is-right-for-my-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Construction Elevator is Right for My Project?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction elevators help get workers and materials safely to upper-level floors. However, not all elevators are created equal. Some are made to only move people, others only materials and still others are ideal for moving people and materials together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-2217\" src=\"https:\/\/scaffoldingsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Scaffolding-Hoist-in-Richmond-Virginia-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scaffolding Hoist in Richmond, Virginia\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scaffoldingsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Scaffolding-Hoist-in-Richmond-Virginia-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.scaffoldingsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Scaffolding-Hoist-in-Richmond-Virginia.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>You can start the hoist selection process for your project by asking yourself a few questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I need to move people or just materials\u2014or both?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any potential access issues at the job site?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What capacity do I need?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many floors will the elevator service?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many people do you need to transport daily?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the maximum weight the elevator will move?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have a better understanding of your needs, you\u2019ll be able to make a more informed decision\u2014and potentially save money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about the different types of construction elevators and which is right for your project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alimak TPM 1300<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scaffoldingsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/HEK_TPM_1300SD_datasheet.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TPM 1300<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the lowest capacity transport platform. Depending on your selected option, it can move both men and materials and lift loads from 2,866lb to 5,000lb. It comes with the following features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elevator car size is 5\u2019 x 13\u2019, which allows you to get 10\u2019 drywall into the car.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well-suited for buildings under 100ft. (about a 10-story building)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39 feet per minute if moving people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79 feet per minute if moving materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well-suited for anchoring to wooden structures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material-moving elevators are governed under ANSI Code A92, which means there are no requirements for a concrete foundation or state inspections. You also won\u2019t need a dedicated elevator operator as you would when moving workers. Since the anchor load is less on a material-moving elevator, it doesn\u2019t require a concrete pad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TPM 1300 can also be set up for material-only with a call box on the base. We can pre-program the hoist to stop at different floors, thereby eliminating the requirement for an operator. This can save you $15k to $20k over six months in salary, workers comp, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scando 650<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alimak.com\/product\/alimak-scando-650\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scando 650<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has an identical deck size to the TPM. However, it\u2019s considered a \u201cbuck hoist\u201d and ideal for over 100\u2019 (10+ story building) applications. It features a 7,100lb capacity and runs at 177 ft. per minute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need a concrete pad (foundation) and a full-time trained operator to run this house (Scaffolding Solutions will train). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ansi.org\/2016\/10\/ansiasse-a104-2016-personnel-hoists-employee-elevators\/#gref\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ANSI A10.4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> governs the Scando 650, and that means there are more code requirements you\u2019ll need to meet versus the TPM 1300.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual Scando 650<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dual Scando 650 has two 5\u2019 x 15\u2019 cars that run at the same speed as a singular Scando. Capacity is slightly lower at 7,050lbs. The dual-car design eliminates the need for workers and materials to wait for a ride, as you can use one car for people and the other for materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HEK Scando 650<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HEK Scando 650 runs at 300ft\/minute for 500\u2019 and above heights. The car is always perpendicular to the building\u2014 this is ideal in a space-limited environment as you can enter the cab from the C door of the long side of the car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In situations where access is minimal, such as downtown environments, we can configure the HEK Scando 650 to work another way. For example, Clancy &amp; Theys Construction Company hired Scaffolding Solutions to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scaffoldingsolutions.com\/projects\/clancy-theys\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set up a Scando 650<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on one of their construction sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building itself was originally built out to the street easement, and the Fire Department required the street to remain open. Instead of setting up the Scando 650 perpendicular to the structure, we set it parallel to the building to allow street access.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost Savings &amp; Other Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation costs the same for all three options. However, there\u2019s a 15% to 20% savings using a TPM as a \u201cmaterial only\u201d lift. The particular brand of the elevator can also affect the cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alimak.com\/product\/alimak-scando-650\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alimak Scando 650<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is considered the Mercedes of elevators. That\u2019s not to infer that other lifts are inferior or unsafe, but rather that large construction sites tend to favor the Alimak brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevator uptime is also another essential consideration. Alimak has a huge onsite tech team that includes highly trained technicians coupled with trucks and the necessary equipment to get the elevator back up running quickly. They also have workers within close driving distance of your job site.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 40px; background: #efefef; border-radius: 3px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen it comes to choosing the right construction elevator or buck hoist for your project, it always goes back to being able to have confidence in your men and your equipment. We have confidence that our equipment is going to be reliable and provide uptime. And if there is something going on, we\u2019ll have trained personnel on-site in order to diagnose, fix, repair, and get them back up and running as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Brian Lish, <br \/>Carolina Business Development Manager for Scaffolding Solutions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaffolding Solutions Construction Elevators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s essential to carefully consider your needs before deciding which elevator is right for your job site. At Scaffolding Solutions, our highly trained and experienced team members can help advise on the best construction elevator option that will add the most value to your job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button blue-bg\" href=\"https:\/\/scaffoldingsolutions.com\/contact\/\">Learn About Our Services<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Construction elevators help get workers and materials safely to upper-level floors. However, not all elevators are created equal. Some are made to only move people, others only materials and still others are ideal for moving people and materials together.\u00a0 You can start the hoist selection process for your project by asking yourself a few questions. 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