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Hydraulic Lifts 101

Hydraulic Elevators—A Great Feat of Engineering

One of the greatest inventions of the 19th century has to be the elevator. Today, you would be hard-pressed to find a multi-level building without one. And for a good reason! The elevator has made it possible to build up and not out.

Elevators were even in use during the Pre-Industrial Era. The elevators we use today are far from their earlier ramshackle and unsafe counterparts. However, basic elevator principles remain relatively unchanged.

There are three primary elevator types: hydraulic lifts, electric traction lifts, and machine room-less lifts. While each of these types of lifts has its own pros and cons, the hydraulic elevator is the most commonly used in modern society.

This post will explore the hydraulic lift advantages and disadvantages.