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Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd.

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General information
Native name: 현대 엘리베이터
Country: South Korea
Established: 1984
Founder: ?
Headquarters: Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do South Korea
Website: hyundaielevator.co.kr
Status: Operating
Notes: Largest elevator manufacturer in South Korea

Hyundai Elevator (officially Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd., Korean: 현대 엘리베이터) is a South Korean elevator manufacturer. It is part of the Hyundai Group, a South Korean conglomerate founded in 1948.

Overview

It is an elevator company affiliated with the Hyundai Group, a South Korean conglomerate founded in 1948. It was established in 1984 under a joint venture with Westinghouse Electric Corporation, whose elevator business was one of the largest elevator manufacturers in the United States at that time. From there, it began producing elevators under technical partnership with Westinghouse but in 1989 Schindler bought Westinghouse's elevator business and the partnership was terminated. Since then, it began developing and producing its own elevators.

It is currently the largest elevator manufacturer in South Korea in terms of number of sales and profits, followed by TK Elevator Korea and Otis Elevator Korea.

The headquarters and factory is located in Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. It was previously based in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do since the beginning but on 2 May 2019 Hyundai announced that it would relocate its headquarters and factory to Chungju and sell its Icheon plant to SK Hynix. Construction of the Chungju factory began on 8 July 2020 and was completed in 2022 along with the relocation of the company. An elevator test tower known as the Hyundai Asan Tower was completed in 2009 at the former Icheon site. A new test tower at the Chungju factory is currently under construction and expected to be completed by 2023.

Overseas, it has six overseas subsidiaries located in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey and Brazil. It also has a factory in Shanghai, China operated by Shanghai Hyundai Elevator since 1993.

Hyundai Elevator in Indonesia

It is believed that Hyundai entered Indonesia in 1985 when they installed its first elevator in the country at an unknown hospital. During the 1980s it was represented by PT. Bakti Bestotek Indonesia as its sole agent, and in 1993 distribution changed hands to PT. Superhelindo Jaya. This arrangement continued until 2013 when Hyundai Elevator Indonesia (HELIN) was established as one of Hyundai's overseas subsidiaries.

Since the beginning, it has managed to position itself as one of the leading elevator companies in the Indonesian elevator market by installing in small to medium sized shopping centers, high rise apartment buildings, universities and airports. Unlike other elevator companies, it is rarely seen in high rise office buildings.

Locations

As of 2020, Hyundai Elevator Indonesia has its branch office in Jakarta as well as branch offices in Bandung, Surabaya and Denpasar (Bali). It also has seven depots located in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.

Elevator models

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Note: Models listed in Italic have no known names.

1980s

  • The earliest Hyundai elevators, produced in the 1980s, typically have thick door sills, black door bumpers and C-shaped keyhole on the landing doors. Most elevators had digital segments displays for the floor indicators, but very few installations used analog displays.
  • These elevators are now extremely difficult to find in Indonesia as almost all of them have been modernized or replaced. Most of them were traction, but there were also very few hydraulic installations.

VAC

Released in 1984, it was the first elevator model produced by Hyundai after its establishment. When it was first developed in 1983, Westinghouse components were imported and used but after the company's establishment it was further developed with major parts and drawings provided by Japanese manufacturing company Sansei. It is a standard AC geared passenger elevator model mainly for apartment buildings with 15 storeys or less, and the speed was tyically 1 meters per second. Discontinued in 1995 and was succeeded by the 60VF model. VAC stands for "Variable Alternating Current".

Known installations in Indonesia:

VVSR

Released in 1990, this was the first independently developed elevator model of Hyundai after Westinghouse terminated its joint venture in 1989. It is an AC helical geared elevator model and unlike the VAC, the maximum speed had been increased to 1.75 meters per second and it could be installed in buildings up to 32 storeys. Discontinued in 1995 and was succeeded by the BAX-VF model. VVSR stands for "Variable Voltage Super Ride".

This model has not yet been found in Indonesia.

Hydraulic elevators

These hydraulic elevators had no known model names, and the design was the same as the VAC model. These elevators can be found in the Ayodya Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali but almost all of them have been replaced as of 2022.

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Freight and bed elevators

These elevators look almost similar to the VAC models except that they are larger and use telescopic sliding doors. There is no known model name for these elevators.

Known installations in Indonesia:

1990s

Further information: Hyundai Elevators (1990s)

60VF

Released in 1991, it is a standard entry level AC geared passenger elevator model for low to mid rise buildings. It was the first Hyundai model equipped with a variable frequency (VVVF) drive and floor indicators with LED dot matrix display. Usually the speed is only 1 meters per second. Some Hyundai elevators installed in Indonesia between the early and mid 1990s are estimated to be of this model. Discontinued in 1997 and was succeeded by the STVF geared model.

WC-VF

It is a standard passenger elevator released in 1993 as a successor of 60VF. The design is generally the same as 60VF, but the maximum speed has been increased to 1.75 meters per second so it could be installed in buildings up to 31 storeys. Some Hyundai elevators installed in Indonesia between the mid and late 1990s are estimated to be of this model. It was discontinued in 2001 and succeeded by the STVF model. WC-VF stands for "World Class-Variable Frequency".

BAX-VF

Released in 1994 as a successor of VVSR, it is a geared traction elevator model with helical gears and a group control function developed in partnership with American company BAXCO, hence the model name. The maximum speed is believed to be 1.75 meters per second. Discontinued in 2001.

Freight elevators

These elevators had no model names known and was mainly installed in large shopping centers completed in the 1990s.

Early 2000s to 2013

  • Until the mid 2000s, the design and fixtures used in early STVF and other models were nearly the same as the 60VF and WC-VF models. After that, the design was slightly updated and the fixtures were significantly changed. The standard red LED dot matrix display with the distinctive "jumpy" arrow and "AUTO" word continued to be used. LUXEN (LXVF) elevators typically use orange LEDs.
  • Until 2010, the direction arrow on the floor indicators will stop animating just as the elevator slows down. When the elevator reaches the top or bottom floor even if there is no hall call made on that floor, the direction of the arrow will change. However since 2011, the arrow will disappear if there is no hall call on the bottom or top floor.
  • Arrival chime sounds vary depending on the production year and model:
    • For STVF elevators and other models produced between the late 1990s and mid 2000s, the chime consist of four tone for up and two tone for down. The high speed iXEL (HSVF) model also use this chime, albeit with a slightly higher pitch.
    • For STVF, SSVF (YZER) and freight models produced between the mid and late 2000s, the chime consist of four tone for both direction. Those that were produced between the early and mid 2010s use a new four tone chime which sounds almost like a xylophone.
    • LXVF (LUXEN) series elevators installed between the late 2000s and mid 2010s typically use a different two tone chime.
  • Some elevators allow passenget to cancel car call(s) by simply pressing the wrong floor button again one time.

STVF

Released in 1997 as a successor of both 60VF and WC-VF, it is a standard entry-level geared passenger elevator model. Most of the Hyundai elevators installed in Indonesia from the early 2000s to 2010s are of this model, and is mainly seen in shopping centers, universities and some apartment buildings. When the WB (World's Best) elevator series was launched in 2013, it was succeeded by the WBST1 model that is part of the series.

YZER (SSVF Series)

Also known by its trademark name "YZER" (which is based on the word "Wiser"), it is a machine room less elevator model and the first MRL model of Hyundai. When it was launched in 1999 it was initially known as "SpaceSaver" to reflect its machine room less nature.

LUXEN (LXVF Series)

Released in 2006, it is a premium low to medium speed gearless traction elevator model. Mainly seen in some upscale high rise apartment buildings, office buildings and occasionally shopping centers. It is better known by its trademark name "LUXEN" or "LUXEN Digital Gearless".

FI-T&S (Time & Space)

Released in 2003, it is a high speed gearless elevator model for high rise buildings and was a flagship high speed model at that time. The maximum speed was initially 6 meters per second but was increased to 10 in 2008. Discontinued in 2014. The successors of this model are HSVF (i-XEL) and SUVF (THE EL).

HSVF (i-XEL)

Released in early 2012, it is a flagship high speed model whose maximum speed is 5 meters per second. It is known by its trademark name "i-XEL", which is a combination of the words "Innovative", "EXpress", and "ELevator"[3]. It is a successor of FI-T&S. The elevators at Kemang Village Residences in Jakarta are believed to be of this model.

SUVF (THE EL)

Also known by its trademark name "THE EL" or "THE EL 1080", it is the flagship model of ultra high speed elevator model mainly for high rise and supertall buildings sold since 2012. The maximum speed is 18 meters per second. A double-deck version of it is known as "The EL Duo". The EL letter is an abbreviation of "Exclusive Leader".

ELEX

This was a series of traction elevator model exclusively produced by Shanghai Hyundai Elevator in China. It was only produced throughout the 2000s.

2010s to current

  • Elevators produced from 2013 onwards are part of Hyundai's World Best (WB) series with a new controller known as WBVF. However, trademark names for each model such as LUXEN, (New) YZER, i-XEL and The EL/The EL Duo remain in use.
  • Compared to previous models, the WB series combines the elevator control and drive control into one, and the main control board is coupled with a 32-bit ARM CORE processor for a faster data processing performance. In addition, real-time control processing capability is realized by loading the real-time operating system (RTOS). Door operator has also been improved.
  • On WB series elevators, it is not possible to select any floor that is on the opposite direction the elevator is traveling until it has finished serving the last car call. In addition, a floor button beep sound has been added for the first time.
  • For floor indicators with white LED display, the number scrolls when passing between floors, and when the elevator is on a floor the direction arrow and number will appear in turns. Red and orange LED display is the same as before, continuoing to use the distinctive "jumpy" arrow. For larger orange LED displays, the dots are hollow.
  • For red and orange LED displays, certain numbers and letters such as 2, 6, 9, G, etc. now look slightly different than before.
  • Arrival chime differs depending on the model. The chimes for geared (WBST1) and early New YZER (WBSS1) elevators usually sound like a GoldStar and Fujitec elevator. Premium and higher end models like the New YZER (WBSS2), LUXEN (WBLX1) and i-XEL (WBHS1/WBHSS) typically use a 4-stage chime.
  • WB series elevators continue to use the "AUTO" word on the floor indicators to indicate normal operation status. However, there are very few elevators where they use the word "MOVE" instead[4].
  • In early 2021, Hyundai unveiled N:EX, a new elevator model using belt cables similar to the Otis Gen2 and Schindler 5500. Initially launched for the South Korean market only, it was finally expanded to overseas markets in mid 2023. The controller is the same as the current WB series models.

WBST1

Released in late 2012 as the very first model of the WB series, it is a low entry geared traction model for low to mid rise buildings as well as a successor of STVF-7. Mainly seen in low to mid rise commercial buildings and hotels, and was occasionally used for replacing older elevators. Arrival chime usually sounds almost like a 1990s GoldStar elevator for up and Fujitec elevator for down, but there are some cases where the down chime sounds different. It seems that this model has been discontinued as it is no longer listed on the official Hyundai website.

YZER-I (WBSS1)

Estimated to be released around the same time as WBST1, it is a low entry level of machine room less model (YZER) of the WB series as well as a successor of SSVF-7. Most of the early YZER installations in Indonesia are of this model, and is mainly seen in low rise commercial buildings as well as some shopping malls. Except for minor changes, the design is pretty much the same like the previous SSVF-7 model with red LED floor indicators and Type 41 buttons, but since 2015 the design from WBSS2 can be partially or fully applied to this model. Arrival chime is the same as WBST1.

New YZER (WBSS2)

Released in May 2014, it is basically an improvement of WBSS1. Most of the Hyundai machine room less elevators in Indonesia installed from the mid 2010s are of this model. Arrival chime is typically a very distinctive 4-stage tone.

LUXEN (WBLX1)

Released in late 2013, it is a premium gearless traction model of the WB series as well as a successor of LXVF-7. Most of the mid to high rise Hyundai installations in Indonesia are of this model, usually found in hotels and occasionally office and apartment buildings. Initially the design was almost similar to its predecessor LXVF-7 model, and from 2015 the design from New YZER (WBSS2) can be partially or fully applied to this model. The arrival chime is the same as WBSS2.

i-XEL (WBHS1)

This is a high speed elevator model. It was launched in 2015 as a successor of the previous i-XEL model (HSVF). The high rise elevators at Gallery West in Jakarta are estimated to be of this model.

N:EX (GTLX-GH-1 / GTSS-GH-1)

This is an elevator model using flat belts as its hoisting ropes similar to the Otis Gen2 and Schindler 5500. It was launched in early 2021 for the South Korean market only, and in mid 2023 it was expanded to overseas markets. The hoisting motor and belts are known as H-Belt, and Hyundai claims the belts would last three times longer than traditional steel ropes. N:EX is available with a machine room (GTLX-GH-1) and machine room less (GTSS-GH-1). The controller is the same as the current WB series models. The name N:EX is a combination of the words "New", "Experience" and "X(Everything)"[5]. This model has not yet been seen in Indonesia.

N:EX eco

Released in the first half of 2023, this is a lightweight and economical version of N:EX with reduced car weight and simple design. The "eco" word originates from the word "economic" and "eco-friendly"[6][7].

H-SOLUTION

H-SOLUTION, formerly HELIAS, is Hyundai's destination dispatch system. It is very rarely seen in Indonesia, with only three installations have been found so far. The old name "HELIAS" is an acronym for "Hyundai ELevator Intelligent Access System".

Known installations in Indonesia:

Freight and car elevators

Hyundai freight and car elevators have no known model names. These elevators always use telescopic doors (either side or center opening, vertical opening for car elevators), and the fixtures are almost the same as the passenger models.

While almost all installations use Hyundai's own controller, at least one freight elevator installation in Adisumarmo International Airport, Boyolali uses Suzhou Monarch controller from China[8].

Known installations in Indonesia:

  • Citicon Tower, Jakarta (car elevators)
  • Central Park Mall, Jakarta (two car elevators hidden somewhere in the mall)
  • Livingworld Alam Sutera, Serpong, Tangerang, Banten (2010)
  • Adisumarmo International Airport, Boyolali
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List of notable Hyundai elevator installations

Some of the well known Hyundai elevator installations in Indonesia are:

Jabodetabek area

  • Jakarta International Stadium, Jakarta (2021)
  • Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, Jakarta (2006)
  • Emporium Mall Pluit, Jakarta (2008)
  • Lippo Mall Kemang & Kemang Village Residences, Jakarta (2009-2011)
  • Citicon Tower, Jakarta (2011)
  • Gallery West, Jakarta
  • Denpasar Residences - Kuningan City, Jakarta (2010)
  • MRCCC Siloam Hospital Semanggi, Jakarta
  • Mega Grosir Kemayoran, Jakarta
  • Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran, Jakarta (2014)
  • Grand Mercure Jakarta Harmoni, Jakarta (2012)
  • Pasar Tanah Abang Blok B, Jakarta
  • Green Bay Pluit, Jakarta (2012)
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro, Jakarta
  • Aloft Jakarta TB Simatupang, Jakarta
  • Southgate Elegance, Jakarta
  • Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto, Jakarta
  • Mercure Tangerang BSD City, Tangerang
  • Livingworld Alam Sutera, Serpong, South Tangerang (2010)
  • Tangcity Mall & Novotel Serpong, Serpong, South Tangerang
  • Summarecon Mall Serpong, Serpong, Tangerang

Surabaya

  • Ciputra World Surabaya & Ascott Waterplace Surabaya (2010)
  • Voza Premium Office
  • Wyndham Surabaya
  • Platinum Hotel Surabaya
  • Marvell City
  • Siola Building

Bali

  • Ngurah Rai International Airport - International Terminal (2012)
  • Beachwalk Shopping Center & Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort (2011)
  • St. Regis Bali
  • The Mulia Nusa Dua, Bali (2012)
  • Hard Rock Hotel Bali (1993)
  • Ayodya Resort Bali (1990)
  • Lippo Plaza Sunset & Siloam Hospital Bali (2011-2012)
  • Fairmont Sanur Resort (2012)
  • Krisna Oleh Oleh By Pass (2019)

Other cities/provinces

  • Ibis Styles & Pullman Bandung Grand Central, Bandung
  • Hotel Tentrem, Yogyakarta
  • JW Marriott Medan
  • Grand Mercure Hotel Medan
  • Mega Mall Batam, Batam
  • Four Points by Sheraton Batam

Unique features and characteristics

  • Almost all Hyundai elevators from the 1990s onwards will show the "AUTO" words on the floor indicators when they are in operation, even when they are parking on a floor.
  • Only one time press is required to cancel a wrong car call. Some elevators have the ability to cancel hall calls by pressing the same call button again once or twice.
  • Starting from the WB series elevators onwards, the voice announcement will announce the floor that it is selected ("This is the X floor"). If a floor is cancelled, it will announce the cancelled floor followed by the word "Cancelled".

Trivia

  • Since it has never been acquired by a foreign elevator company, it is considered as a "domestic elevator company among major companies" in South Korea. It is also the only elevator company in South Korea to be listed on the Korean stock market.
  • It is the second Korean elevator brand to enter the Indonesian elevator market after GoldStar in the 1980s. By the 1990s, it was the second most popular Korean brand in Indonesia behind GoldStar/LG and at one point in the 2000s it held the number one position in the Indonesian market.
  • In February 2021, Hyundai launched a belt-driven elevator model called N:EX (codenamed GTLX/GTSS) which is similar to Otis Gen2 and Schindler 5500. As of now it is still exclusive for the South Korean market, and it is not known if it will be available for overseas markets in the future or not. It is divided into two types; with machine room (GTLX-GH-1) and machine room less (GTSS-GH-1). The controller is WBVF.
  • Despite its name, Hyundai Elevator has no relationship with Hyundai Motors that produces cars.
  • In 2006, Schindler acquired a 25.5% stake of Hyundai Elevator and because of this some Schindler elevators installed in South Korea in the 2010s share some features from Hyundai, and there even a few cases of Schindler rebadged Hyundai YZER (SSVF7) elevators in there. However, this relationship has led to a management conflict between the two companies as Schindler has been trying to acquire Hyundai, who had no intention to sell the company. In the end, Schindler's stake was reduced and the relationship has since been terminated. Despite this, Schindler is still one of the three shareholders of Hyundai Elevator with a 15.50% stake as of 2020.

Gallery

  • Superhelindo Jaya Perkasa (Hyundai) maintenance sticker.

  • Hyundai elevator advertisement from the 1990 edition of Yellow Pages Indonesia.

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Wisma Gondangdia Lama - SewaKantorCBD.com
  2. ↑ Elevator F3 has been modernized into Nidec in 2022.
  3. ↑ I-XEL - Hyundai Elevator H-Pedia
  4. ↑ Hyundai Traction Elevator with Voiceovers - Pand's Muslim Department Store, Semarang - YouTube
  5. ↑ N:EX - Hyundai Elevator H-Pedia
  6. ↑ N:EX eco - Hyundai Elevator H-Pedia
  7. ↑ (Design Story) N:EX ECO, A Design Inspired by Minimization - Hyundai Elevator H-Pedia
  8. ↑ Huge Hyundai WBST1 Traction Service Elevator - Adisumarmo Airport, Boyolali, Central Java, ID - YouTube

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