Elevator Speed Gear Progressive Safety Gear For Passenger Elevator Parts
★floating gripping guarentees stable breaking performance of safety gear
Rated speed(m/s) |
Acting speedof governor(m/s) |
Permitted P+Q(kg) |
Rail width(mm) |
External dimension
(LxWxH)(mm) |
Certifcation |
0.25~2.5 |
0.29~3.23 |
950~3200 |
10,15.88, 16 |
148x63.5x183 |
GB/CE |
Progressive Safety Gear for High-Speed Elevators - Reliable Overspeed Protection
What is Progressive Safety Gear?
Progressive safety gear is a critical braking system designed for high-speed elevators (typically above 0.63 m/s). Unlike instantaneous safety gear, it applies gradual, controlled braking force to prevent sudden jolts, ensuring passenger safety and comfort during an emergency stop.
How Does Progressive Safety Gear Work?
Governor Detection: The governor senses overspeed (usually 115-140% of rated speed).
Mechanical Activation: The governor rope locks, triggering the safety gear linkage.
Gradual Braking: Wedges or jaws engage the guide rails progressively, increasing friction for a smooth, controlled stop.
Key Benefits
Smoother Deceleration - Reduces G-forces for passenger safety.
Ideal for High Speeds - Used in modern, fast elevators (≥1 m/s).
Code-Compliant - Meets ASME A17.1, EN 81-20/50 standards.
Durable & Low Maintenance - Engineered for long-term reliability.
When is Progressive Safety Gear Required?
High-rise buildings with elevators exceeding 0.63 m/s (125 ft/min).
Applications where passenger comfort during emergency stops is critical.
Modern traction elevators with variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Maintenance & Testing
Annual load testing by certified technicians.
Lubrication & inspection to prevent sticking.
Governor rope tension checks for reliable activation.

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Why choose us?
Shanghai Sunny Elevator Co., Ltd, founded in 1992, is a 33-year professional manufacturer specializing in designing and producting Opto-Electro-Mechanical products.
Sunny Elevator has started import and export since 2012.
FAQ
1. Are the elevator wire ropes durable?
The elevator wire rope has special provisions and requirements. Configuration is not only for wire rope and rated load, but also considered the size of the traction, as a result, the tensile strength of wire rope is greater than the weight of the lift. The safety factor is equipped with more than four wire rope. So it won't break at the same time.
2. Is it dangerous for power failure suddenly during the elevator running?
If it occurs, the elevator will automatically stop due to the electrical and mechanical safety device. In case of power failure,elevator brakes will automatically taken. In addition, the power supply departments such as planned outage, prior notice are also operating.
3. Will us be hurt when it closed suddenly?
In the closing process, if people touch the hall door, the door of elevator will automatically restart without any danger. With anti clamping switch, once the gate touched, this switching action make the elevator unable to be closed and even reopened. In addition, closing force is also available here.
4. How the elevator running?
Elevators are operated with a counterweight wire rope through the (tractor) traction drive, making ups and downs on the guide rail.
5. Is the escalator installation complicated?
We believe the functions of an escalator are not necessarily proportional to the operation complexity. Therefore, escalators designed by us apply an integrated structure, so that the equipment is more precise and more efficient and allows easier and more convenient commissioning.
6. Do you have any cerifications?
Yes, we do with ISO9001 / CCC / CE Certificates for u.
We have experience in exporting all kinds of elevator parts and complete elevator to 80 countries all over the world.