Machine Roomless (MRL) Elevator
Machine roomless elevator systems with gearless permanent magnet traction — no separate machine room, lower energy use, more usable floor area.
A machine roomless (MRL) elevator is a traction lift whose gearless drive machine is mounted inside the hoistway itself, usually at the top of the shaft, removing the need for a separate machine room. Nazar Elevator manufactures MRL systems for rated loads of 320 to 1600 kg and speeds up to 2.5 m/s, in conformity with EN 81-20 and EN 81-50.
How does a MRL elevator work?
A compact gearless permanent magnet machine is mounted on the guide rails or on a bracket at the top of the hoistway. Because permanent magnet motors deliver high torque at low speed, no gearbox is required — which removes the largest source of energy loss, oil maintenance and noise in a traditional geared system.
The controller is housed either in a slim cabinet beside the top landing door frame or integrated into the door frame itself. Maintenance is carried out from the car roof and from that cabinet; EN 81-20 requires that all necessary operations can be performed safely without entering the shaft unnecessarily.
When should you specify a MRL elevator?
- New residential and commercial buildings up to roughly 15 floors
- Projects where floor area is expensive and a machine room cannot be justified
- Buildings with height restrictions or a protected roofline that prevents a rooftop room
- Energy-conscious specifications — gearless PM machines with optional regenerative drive
- Villa and home lift applications with single-phase supply
MR vs MRL elevator: full comparison table
| Criterion | Machine Room (MR) | Machine Roomless (MRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Machine location | Separate room above or beside the shaft | Inside the hoistway, at the top of the shaft |
| Building space | Requires a dedicated room (approx. 5–12 m²) | No separate room — saves floor area |
| Drive type | Geared or gearless traction | Gearless permanent magnet traction |
| Rated load | 320–2500 kg and above | 320–1600 kg (typical) |
| Rated speed | 0.5–4.0 m/s and above | 0.5–2.5 m/s (typical) |
| Energy consumption | Higher with geared machines | Lower — gearless PM motors, regenerative drive option |
| Noise and vibration | Isolated from the shaft by the machine room | Requires careful isolation design in the shaft |
| Headroom required | Standard | Slightly greater overhead in some designs |
| Maintenance access | Easy — technician works in a separate room | From the car roof or a control cabinet on the top landing |
| Installation cost | Lower equipment cost, higher construction cost | Higher equipment cost, lower construction cost |
| Best suited to | High-rise, heavy load, high duty cycle, retrofit in existing shafts | New builds, residential and commercial mid-rise, space-constrained projects |
| Standards | EN 81-20 / EN 81-50 | EN 81-20 / EN 81-50 |
Why source from Nazar Elevator?
Nazar Elevator has manufactured complete elevator systems since 2002 at our facilities in Konya and Izmir, Turkey. We produce both MR and MRL configurations to order, with cabins, doors and control panels made in-house and traction machines sourced from Ziehl-Abegg, Torin Drive, SICOR, Montanari and other European and Asian manufacturers.
Every system is CE marked, manufactured in conformity with EN 81-20 and EN 81-50, and produced under an ISO 9001 quality management system. We export to more than 70 countries and supply full technical documentation in English, Russian, Arabic, French and Spanish.
Applications
- New residential buildings
- Mid-rise offices and commercial centres
- Villas and private homes
- Boutique hotels
- Retrofit where no machine room is possible
- Energy-efficient building specifications
Key Advantages
Why Choose Nazar Elevator?
As a trusted Turkish elevator manufacturer and exporter with production facilities in Konya and Izmir, Nazar Elevator delivers complete machine roomless (mrl) elevator systems to buyers in 70+ countries. We offer flexible customization, competitive pricing, technical documentation and dedicated pre- and post-sale support for every project.
Frequently Asked Questions
An MRL elevator is a traction lift whose gearless drive machine is mounted inside the hoistway, usually at the top of the shaft, so no separate machine room is required.
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