Frequently asked questions

For a preliminary calculation, it is advisable to prepare the building type, number of floors and stops, shaft parameters, expected load, purpose of the lift and configuration requirements. It is also important to specify whether the project involves new construction, modernisation or equipment replacement. The more accurate the initial data, the more accurate the budget and technical solution will be.

Passenger lifts are designed for the daily transport of people in residential, office and public buildings. Hospital lifts must meet the specific needs of healthcare facilities, including the transport of patients, staff and equipment. Goods lifts are designed for different loads, dimensions and operating scenarios, so they should not be compared with passenger lifts on price alone.

As the number of stops increases, the equipment configuration, number of doors, control system and scope of installation work may also change. At the same time, the final cost depends on many other parameters, so it is not accurate to calculate the price based on the number of floors alone.

The price depends on the door type, dimensions, construction, fire resistance rating, configuration, hardware, coating and additional options. Installation requirements and the operating conditions of the building also affect the cost. An accurate calculation can only be prepared after the technical parameters, operating conditions and customer requirements have been clarified.

Doors can be manufactured to suit the dimensions of a specific structural opening within the available production sizes and certified construction limits. This is particularly important for new residential developments, commercial buildings, technical areas and projects with non-standard requirements. A customised approach helps coordinate safety, functionality and the appearance of the product.

Metal doors may serve a protective, technical or entrance function, but they do not always have a certified fire resistance rating. Fire-rated doors are a specialised solution designed to meet fire safety requirements and to be used in areas where the spread of fire needs to be limited. Therefore, standard metal doors should not replace fire-rated doors where the project specifically requires a fire-rated construction.

Euroformat can be contacted at the design, construction, modernisation or lift replacement stage. For a consultation, it is advisable to prepare the building type, number of floors and stops, shaft parameters, expected load and accessibility requirements. If some of the information is not yet available, the specialists can help identify what needs to be clarified for an accurate technical solution.

The comparison should be based on the same technical specification: building type, shaft parameters, number of stops, rated load, configuration, documentation, maintenance and operating conditions. Comparing only the initial price may hide differences in configuration, support and future costs. The correct choice should take into account the full lifecycle of the lift, not only the purchase of the equipment.

Local production can provide greater flexibility in selecting a solution, coordinating parameters and supporting the project technically. This is particularly important for new-build developments, modernisation of existing lifts or buildings with specific requirements for the shaft, lift cabin or operating mode. For the customer, the main value is not simply that the equipment is produced locally, but that the solution can be adapted to the actual conditions of the building.

A local manufacturer has a better understanding of construction, operating and maintenance conditions in Ukraine. For a developer, this can mean easier communication, faster coordination of technical details and greater flexibility in adapting the solution to a specific building. The choice should be based not only on the brand, but also on how well the equipment matches the technical specification, technical solution and needs of the project.

The number of trips depends on the lift power, travel height, lift cabin load, battery system capacity and control mode. There is no universal figure - it must be calculated for the specific lift and building.

The choice depends on the objective: supporting a defined number of trips, short-term or longer autonomous operation, or integration with the building’s overall backup power infrastructure. A UPS, battery system and generator have different requirements for connection, maintenance, power and safety. The optimal solution should be determined after assessing the lift, electrical network and operating conditions.