China to have world's fastest elevator running at 1200m/min
The world's fastest elevator that can operate at a record speed of 1,260 meters per minute is set to be installed in a skyscraper complex in China. The elevator has various safety features including brake equipment that uses materials with high heat resistance. Apart from this, the elevator can absorb vibration during the high-speed operation to make the ride comfortable.
The world's fastest elevator that can operate at a record breaking speed of 1,260 metres per minute is set to been installed in a skyscraper complex building in China.The speed was recorded during a test of the elevator in Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre in China.In May last year, the ultra-high-speed elevator had reached 1,200 metres per minute as its rated speed. It is now in the final adjustment phaseThe achievement was recorded by China's National Elevator Quality Supervision and Inspection Centre, a public accreditation body of elevators.Developed by Japanese company Hitachi, the elevator will run at the speed of 1,200 metres per minute, when it is in service.