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Shanghai Tower

The observation deck shuttle elevator of Shanghai Tower currently holds the record of second fastest elevator in the world and the tallest travel distance in the world, once held the world record of fastest elevator in the world from 2015 to 2016.

Overview​

  • Location: Shanghai, China
  • Product: Mitsubishi Electric NexWay Series
  • Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric
  • Installer: Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator
  • Year of Completion: 2015
  • Number Built: 3 Units
  • Usage: Observation Deck Shuttle

Technical Specifications​

  • Travel Distance: 578.5 m
  • Formation: Single car
  • Design Capacity: 2000 kg, 28 passengers
  • Service Speed:
    • Ascending: 1080 m/min (64.8 km/hr or 18 m/s)
    • Descending: 600 m/min (36 km/hr or 10 m/s)
  • Design Speed: 1230 m/min (73.8 km/hr or 20.5 m/s)