Elevators do not hang from a single cable
2–6 cables
Modern traction elevators typically use 2–6 support cables rather than one. Each cable can support the elevator’s rated load plus 25%, and high-rise elevators may use 12 or more.
2–6 cables
Modern traction elevators typically use 2–6 support cables rather than one. Each cable can support the elevator’s rated load plus 25%, and high-rise elevators may use 12 or more.