Lift with or without a machine room should not be chosen based on what seems \u201cmore modern\u201d or \u201csimpler\u201d, but according to the parameters of the building, shaft and service access.<\/p>\n
Lift with a machine room is usually chosen where the project allows a separate technical space to be allocated and a simple service layout is required. A machine-room-less lift helps optimise building space, but requires precise coordination of the shaft, top floor and technical parameters.<\/p>\n
A lift with a machine room is a solution in which the main equipment is placed in a separate technical space above the shaft. For the designer, this means clear logic for access to components and a more traditional layout of the engineering part.<\/p>\n
At Euroformat, this format corresponds to the EF series. On the website, it is presented as lifts with a machine room of the \u201cEF\u201d series. This solution is worth considering for properties where the architecture allows for a separate technical space and there is no need to save as much area as possible at the top of the building.<\/p>\n
A machine-room-less lift is a solution in which the equipment is integrated without a separate traditional machine room. This approach helps use building space more efficiently, especially when every metre matters.<\/p>\n
At Euroformat, this format corresponds to the EFK series. On the lift equipment page, it is described as \u201cEFK\u201d series lifts without a machine room. For a developer, this can be a practical solution if layout optimisation is important, but the project must be precisely coordinated in terms of shaft parameters, the top floor and access to the equipment.<\/p>\n
| Criterion<\/th>\n | EF<\/th>\n | EFK<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n |
|---|---|---|
| Layout<\/td>\n | With a separate machine room<\/td>\n | Without a separate machine room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Building space<\/td>\n | Requires technical space<\/td>\n | Helps optimise usable area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Design<\/td>\n | It is important to provide a machine room<\/td>\n | It is important to precisely coordinate the shaft and top floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Service access<\/td>\n | Traditional logic of access to equipment<\/td>\n | Access depends on the specific layout<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| When to consider<\/td>\n | When there is space for a technical room<\/td>\n | When usable space needs to be preserved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The key conclusions are simple: EF is a solution with a machine room. EFK is a machine-room-less solution for space optimisation. The choice depends on the shaft, top floor height, access to equipment and the requirements of the specific project. A specification should not be transferred from another property without checking.<\/p>\n When EF is the better choice<\/h2>\nEF is worth considering if the project already includes a lift machine room or if it can be organically integrated without reducing the building\u2019s functionality. This option is convenient for properties where technical space is not a critical limitation.<\/p>\n EF can also be a logical choice when the customer needs a classic organisation of equipment and service access. For the maintenance team, this is often simpler in terms of orientation within the technical part of the property.<\/p>\n When EFK is the better choice<\/h2>\nEFK should be considered when it is important to preserve usable space in the building or the architecture does not include a separate machine room. This approach is often relevant for modern residential and commercial properties where technical areas need to be used as rationally as possible.<\/p>\n At the same time, EFK should not be chosen automatically. For this solution, the shaft parameters, top floor height, access to equipment and future service requirements are especially important. That is why it is advisable to involve the manufacturer at the design stage.<\/p>\n Questions for the designer<\/h2>\nBefore choosing between EF and EFK, it is worth going through a short checklist:<\/p>\n
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