Commercial Buildings
High-rise offices, corporate campuses, and mixed-use towers demand vertical transport systems that maximise passenger throughput during peak hours while maintaining premium aesthetic standards. Schindler's PORT Technology destination dispatch reduces lobby congestion by grouping passengers by destination floor, cutting average wait times by up to 30% in peak periods.
Our design-customisable cab interiors support LEED and BREEAM credit pathways, enabling architects and developers to specify both function and finish through a single supplier.
- Schindler 5500 for towers 30+ floors, up to 10 m/s
- PORT Technology destination dispatch integration
- Custom cab design: stainless, glass, wood veneer, digital panels
- ASME A17.1 / EN 81-20/50 dual certification available
- Service Level Agreements with <4-hour emergency response
Airports & Transit Hubs
Airport escalators and moving walkways operate 20–24 hours daily under extreme load cycles — far beyond the capacity of standard commercial equipment. Schindler's 9300 escalator series is EN 115-1 certified for continuous heavy-duty operation and incorporates regenerative drives that return braking energy to the building grid, reducing net energy consumption per passenger-trip by up to 35%.
Moving walkways (travelators) are available in pallet or belt configurations up to 100 metres in length, with inclination angles from 0° to 12°, suitable for multi-terminal inter-pier connections.
- EN 115-1 certified for public-access high-traffic duty
- 30° and 35° escalator variants for constrained station geometries
- Moving walks 0.5–0.9 m/s configurable, ADA/EN 13984 compliant
- Regenerative drive: up to 35% energy recovery vs. resistor braking
- Stainless steel balustrades rated for daily hosing-down cleaning
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and care facilities impose unique demands: infection-control surfaces, bariatric load ratings, priority service for emergency transport, and uninterrupted operation during power events. Schindler's healthcare-configured elevators include flush-mounted stainless steel interiors with antimicrobial coatings, 2,500 kg capacity options for oversized medical equipment, and automatic rescue devices rated for 72-hour battery backup.
- Bariatric load variants: 1,600 kg to 5,000 kg
- Antimicrobial powder-coat interiors — EN ISO 22196 tested
- Firefighter operation mode EN 81-72 standard
- 72-hour ARD (automatic rescue device) battery backup
- Priority recall for emergency response teams
Residential Buildings
From luxury penthouses to affordable multi-family housing, Schindler's residential elevator range delivers quiet operation, compact machine-room-less designs, and customisable cab finishes that complement any interior style. The Schindler 3300 MRL operates at under 55 dB(A) in standard configuration — quieter than a normal conversation — and consumes up to 40% less energy than comparable hydraulic units.
- MRL design recovers 15–20 m² of usable building area
- Noise level <55 dB(A) in standard residential configuration
- 4–8 person cabin sizes; 450–1,000 kg capacity range
- Cab finish options: brushed steel, glass, mirrored, wood veneer
- Compliant with EN 81-70 accessibility standards
Retail & Shopping Centres
Retail environments require vertical transport that moves customers efficiently while reinforcing the brand experience of the development. Schindler's glass panoramic elevators and wide-tread escalators with configurable balustrade lighting create visual landmarks that enhance dwell time and customer perception of quality.
- Panoramic glass elevators for feature installations
- Wide-tread 1,000 mm escalators for high passenger volume
- Configurable LED balustrade and under-step lighting
- Energy economy mode: reduced speed during off-peak hours
- ADA and EN 81-70 accessibility compliance standard