Paternoster - The Monster Lift in History

Nov1,2023

Modern elevators are often equipped with electric motors that pull the cables and counterweight systems such as cranes, or hydraulic fluid pumps to raise a cylindrical piston.

Elevator

The Paternoster ladder is completely different, granting itself the name “The most dangerous type of lift in the world.” The first lift of this type was installed in Dartford, UK in 1884.

First Paternoster

Paternoster comes from the Latin word "Our Father", which is the first two words of "The Lord's Prayer". Paternoster was later introduced to the Netherlands and Germany.

Name origin

Furthermore, it is also an extremely quick method of moving because there is no need to queue.

No need to queue

People would have to wait at the landing door and must promptly step into the elevator cabin when the elevator arrives, otherwise they will miss it.

Fast lifts

Many people have died using this type of elevator, some of which even fell into the pits. Therefore, this system is not suitable for the elderly, children and people with disabilities

Dangerous

Paternoster elevator runs at a very low speed of only about 0.3m/s, but the operating principle plus the absence of a landing door pose a threat to all customers in usage.

No landing door

With this terrible level of risk, Paternoster has been banned in many countries.

Banned