Mid-Rise Elevator - Schindler 5500 | Schindler Group

Schindler has been engineering smart, sustainable mobility since 1874, keeping cities connected and people moving.

Schindler presents the 5500, a versatile mid-rise passenger elevator that combines performance, configurability, and premium design. Available in machine-room-less (MRL) or machine-room-above layouts, it’s ideal for commercial, residential, and mixed-use mid-rise buildings seeking energy-efficient, smooth, and customizable vertical transport.

Layout Flexibility & Modular Design
The 5500 adapts to diverse building needs with MRL or machine-room configurations and variable cabin dimensions. It supports single or dual entrances and side- or rear-counterweight placement, ensuring optimal shaft utilization and building integration.

Key features:

• MRL and machine-room-above options
• Custom cabin dimensions with modular width, depth, and height
• Single or front/rear door openings
• Side or rear counterweight layouts for flexible design

High-Level Ride Performance
Equipped with a gearless traction drive, the 5500 delivers a quiet, smooth ride even at higher speeds. It supports capacities up to 2,500 kg (~33 passengers), speeds up to 3 m/s, and travel heights up to 150 m with up to 50 floors, making it well-suited for busy mid-rise applications.

Key features:

• Capacity: up to 2,500 kg / ~37 passengers
• Speed: 1.0–3.0 m/s
• Travel height: up to 150 m (≈50 floors)
• Gearless traction motor with low vibration and noise

Green Mobility & Energy Efficiency
Built for sustainability, the 5500 features energy-saving technologies—including regenerative drive, optimized traction media, LED lighting, and standby modes. These collectively deliver up to 30–50% energy savings compared to conventional systems.

Key features:

• Regenerative drive with power-meter feedback
• Lightweight traction system and optimized motor
• LED cabin lighting with long lifespan
• Standby/car idle modes for lower energy consumption

Design Freedom & Premium Interiors
Schindler 5500 offers four preconfigured decor styles—from functional to luxurious—or a fully bespoke “Libertà” design. Choices include glass or bare‑car options, decorative panels, illuminated handrails, mirrors, and TFT display fixtures, catering to diverse aesthetic long-term visions.

Key features:

• Four design lines: from Navona practicality to Sunset Boulevard flair
• Glass panel and bare-car layouts
• Custom finishes for doors, ceilings, rails, floors, and fixtures
• Touch-sensitive or mechanical button panels with LED/TFT displays

Digital-Ready & PORT-Capable
The 5500 is ready for Schindler’s digital ecosystem. It supports remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance via Schindler Ahead, and can integrate PORT destination-control technology for optimized traffic flow in wider building groups.

Key features:

• Schindler Ahead connectivity for smart servicing
• PORT-ready for destination control system
• Remote operational diagnostics and monitoring
• Group control capability for up to 8 cars

The Schindler 5500 elevates mid-rise building transportation with modular layout flexibility, high-speed performance, sustainability-first design, and top-tier aesthetic options. It’s the intelligent choice for architects and developers seeking adaptable, eco-friendly, and digitally enabled elevator solutions.