{"id":4823,"date":"2025-02-05T09:27:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T09:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/?p=4823"},"modified":"2025-02-05T09:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T09:50:26","slug":"kone-mx18-traction-machine-best-choice-for-elevators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/en\/kone-mx18-traction-machine-best-choice-for-elevators\/","title":{"rendered":"KONE MX18 Traction Machine: Best Choice for Elevators?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4823\" class=\"elementor elementor-4823\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c72872 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c72872\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce9e665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce9e665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When choosing an <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/product-category\/elevator-parts\/elevator-traction-system\/\"><strong>elevator traction machine<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, building owners, elevator maintenance companies and elevator installers must consider factors such as efficiency, durability, maintenance costs, and compatibility. Choosing the wrong traction machine can lead to frequent breakdowns, high energy consumption, and high maintenance costs.<\/p><p><strong>The <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/product\/elevator-gearless-traction-machine-mx18-for-kone\/\">KONE MX18 traction machine<\/a><\/span> is an efficient solution designed for mid- and high-rise elevators.<\/strong> With its energy-efficient motor, long service life, and smooth operation, it is widely recognized as one of the best traction machines available today. But is it right for your elevator system? In this in-depth analysis, I&#8217;ll break down its performance, cost-effectiveness, and key technical details to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cb78ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1cb78ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the KONE MX18 Traction Machine?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e89bdf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e89bdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88b9dae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88b9dae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37363d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37363d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The KONE MX18 is a gearless traction machine designed to replace traditional geared motors, increasing efficiency and reducing maintenance requirements. It is widely used in passenger elevators, freight elevators, hospital elevators, and other high-traffic applications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6bc621 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6bc621\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34f6ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e34f6ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elevator-Gearless-Traction-Machine-MX18.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4559\" alt=\"elevator gearless traction machine mx18 for kone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elevator-Gearless-Traction-Machine-MX18.webp 800w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elevator-Gearless-Traction-Machine-MX18-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elevator-Gearless-Traction-Machine-MX18-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elevator-Gearless-Traction-Machine-MX18-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elevator-Gearless-Traction-Machine-MX18-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elevator-Gearless-Traction-Machine-MX18-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elevator-Gearless-Traction-Machine-MX18-50x50.webp 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08ce7db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08ce7db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key features:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-025c95e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"025c95e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Gearless PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) technology for high energy efficiency.<\/li><li>Compact and lightweight, reducing installation space.<\/li><li>high load capacity, suitable for medium and high-rise buildings<\/li><li>Low noise and vibration for a smoother ride.<\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/product\/elevator-gearless-traction-machine-mx18-for-kone\/\"><u>Explore the technical specifications of the KONE MX18 here.<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dd990a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0dd990a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Types of Elevators Are Compatible with the KONE MX18?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e51505f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e51505f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895a40d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"895a40d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0ec5de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0ec5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kone-traction-machine-supplier.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4561\" alt=\"elevator gearless traction machine mx18 for kone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kone-traction-machine-supplier.webp 800w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kone-traction-machine-supplier-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kone-traction-machine-supplier-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kone-traction-machine-supplier-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kone-traction-machine-supplier-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kone-traction-machine-supplier-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kone-traction-machine-supplier-50x50.webp 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e182e43 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e182e43\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-082781c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"082781c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>KONE MX18<\/strong>\u00a0is <strong>not a one-size-fits-all solution<\/strong>. It is specifically designed for <strong>gearless traction elevators<\/strong>\u00a0that meet the following criteria:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fc19e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fc19e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Suitable for:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a3e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38a3e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Mid-to-high-rise buildings <\/strong>(up to 100m in height).<\/li><li><strong>Passenger elevators <\/strong>with a <strong>load capacity of 1000kg\u20131600kg<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Freight and hospital elevators <\/strong>requiring a <strong>smooth, high-precision operation<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Speeds ranging from 1.75m\/s to 3m\/s<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Modernization projects <\/strong>replacing outdated gear-driven traction machines.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-844102e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"844102e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Not Suitable for:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-329475e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"329475e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Hydraulic elevators <\/strong>\u2013 The MX18 is strictly for <strong>traction-based systems<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Low-rise buildings <\/strong>\u2013 Other models with <strong>lower power output<\/strong>\u00a0may be more cost-effective.<\/li><li><strong>Older elevators with incompatible control systems <\/strong>\u2013 Additional modifications may be needed.<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/get-a-high-quality-elevator-traction-machine-in-china\/\"><u>Learn how to select the right traction machine for your elevator.<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c497866 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c497866\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost-Performance Breakdown<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e623645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e623645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Energy Efficiency \u2013 Lower Electricity Bills<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a4dc65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a4dc65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88be138 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88be138\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c9c69f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c9c69f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>gearless PMSM motor<\/strong>\u00a0significantly reduces <strong>power consumption<\/strong>, helping building owners save up to <strong>40% on energy costs<\/strong>\u00a0compared to <strong>traditional geared traction machines<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f16bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64f16bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aded17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7aded17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elevator-traction-machine-for-Kone.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4560\" alt=\"elevator gearless traction machine mx18 for kone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elevator-traction-machine-for-Kone.webp 800w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elevator-traction-machine-for-Kone-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elevator-traction-machine-for-Kone-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elevator-traction-machine-for-Kone-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elevator-traction-machine-for-Kone-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elevator-traction-machine-for-Kone-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/potensilift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elevator-traction-machine-for-Kone-50x50.webp 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7c0fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b7c0fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Low Maintenance Costs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f414995 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f414995\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With <strong>fewer moving parts<\/strong>, the <strong>KONE MX18<\/strong>\u00a0requires <strong>less frequent servicing<\/strong>\u00a0than <strong>geared traction machines<\/strong>, which suffer from mechanical wear. Maintenance is typically limited to <strong>inspections and minor adjustments<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-980e4d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"980e4d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. High Load Capacity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99a1cdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99a1cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Designed to handle <strong>heavy loads<\/strong>, the <strong>MX18<\/strong>\u00a0is ideal for <strong>hospitals, commercial buildings, and residential towers<\/strong>\u00a0that require consistent, reliable operation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-360419a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"360419a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Space-Saving &amp; Compact Design<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c96f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59c96f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unlike older bulky traction machines, the <strong>MX18 is compact<\/strong>, making installing it easier in <strong>machine rooms with limited space<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2d108 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a2d108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Smooth &amp; Quiet Operation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f52940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f52940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>gearless system minimizes vibrations<\/strong>, improving ride comfort and reducing noise levels in <strong>office buildings, hotels, and residential complexes<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb4950 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cb4950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/product\/elevator-gearless-traction-machine-mx18-for-kone\/\">Technical Specifications of the KONE MX18<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef144c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eef144c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"height: 233px;\" width=\"274\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"213\"><p><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"213\"><p>Load Capacity<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>1000kg\u20131600kg<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"213\"><p>Speed Range<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>1.75m\/s \u2013 3m\/s<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"213\"><p>Motor Type<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>PMSM (Gearless)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"213\"><p>Energy Efficiency<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>40% savings vs. geared machines<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"213\"><p>Noise Level<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>&lt; 60dB<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"213\"><p>Lifespan<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>20+ years<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-545e23e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"545e23e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e210f41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"e210f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-69eacb1a800be\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-e210f41\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-1e2225169eacb1a800be\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-1e2225169eacb1a800be\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-1e2225169eacb1a800be\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">1. Can the MX18 Replace an Old Geared Machine?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-1e2225169eacb1a800be\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-e210f41\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69eacb1a800be\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, but it requires <strong>modifications to the control panel and motor drive system<\/strong>.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-e210f41\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d19ba5169eacb1a800be\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d19ba5169eacb1a800be\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d19ba5169eacb1a800be\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">2. How Much Maintenance Does It Need?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d19ba5169eacb1a800be\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-e210f41\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69eacb1a800be\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Only <strong>routine inspections and minor adjustments<\/strong>\u2014far less than geared traction machines.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-e210f41\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b37b5f069eacb1a800be\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b37b5f069eacb1a800be\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b37b5f069eacb1a800be\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">3. How Does It Improve Passenger Comfort?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b37b5f069eacb1a800be\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-e210f41\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69eacb1a800be\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The <strong>gearless system ensures smooth acceleration, precise stopping, and minimal noise<\/strong>.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-e210f41\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-07360cc69eacb1a800be\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-07360cc69eacb1a800be\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-07360cc69eacb1a800be\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">4. Is It Compatible with All Elevator Brands?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-07360cc69eacb1a800be\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-e210f41\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69eacb1a800be\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>It works with <strong>most modern traction elevators<\/strong>, but some systems may need additional integration.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                                        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"1. 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Whether you\u2019re <strong>installing a new system or modernizing an existing one<\/strong>, the <strong>MX18 offers superior cost savings, reliability, and passenger comfort<\/strong>.<\/p><ul><li>Ideal for high-traffic buildings like hotels, hospitals, and office towers.<\/li><li>Reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs.<\/li><li>Compact design fits easily into modernization projects.<\/li><\/ul><p>At <strong>Potensi<\/strong>, we supply the <strong>KONE MX18 traction machine<\/strong> and premium elevator components. Contact us today for expert advice and competitive pricing!<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/potensilift.com\/contact\/\"><u>Request a Quote for the KONE MX18 Now!<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The KONE MX18 traction machine is a high-performance, energy-efficient solution for mid-to-high-rise elevators. Designed with gearless PMSM technology, it offers lower maintenance costs, reduced energy consumption, and smoother operation. But is it the right choice for your elevator system? In this guide, we analyze its cost-performance ratio, technical specifications, compatibility, and key benefits, helping you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"KONE MX18 Traction Machine: Best Choice for Elevators?","_seopress_titles_desc":"Is the KONE MX18 the best traction machine for your elevator? 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