Abstract
In late years, machine-room-less elevators have become mainstream and the demand for further space saving of elevator system is still increasing. At the same time, from the viewpoint of eco-friendliness, we should consider the resource saving as well. However it is difficult to meet these demands with the conventional "Traction sheave system" due to its limit of traction capability. Under this situation, we have recently completed the development of a revolutionary new drive mechanism "TALON Drive" that saves space and resources. The TALON Drive mechanism moves the elevator cab up and down by pressing the technologically advanced belt against the rope surface. We have already obtained EN81 certificate and put it on the European and Middle Eastern market. Commercialization of TALON Drive in Japan, North America and Asia is in progress now. TALON Drive is to be our global standard product in future.
