Korean TK Elevator in Indonesia

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This article is about Korean made TK Elevator in Indonesia.

Overview

Apart from importing TKE elevators from Zhongshan, China, TKE Elevator Indonesia also imports and installs Korean TKE elevators in Indonesia. These elevators are produced at TKE Korea's factory in Cheonan, Chungcheong, South Korea which has been operating since the Dong Yang era. However, they are very difficult to see in Indonesia as they are not widely installed due to their high prices. Very few modernization examples also exist.

Background

It can be said that the history of Korean ThyssenKrupp/TKE elevators originated from Dong Yang, a defunct South Korean elevator manufacturer which was acquired by ThyssenKrupp in 2003. Dong Yang had installed elevators in Indonesia through Pura Kentjana (its distributor) from 1988[1] until 2003.

After it was acquired by ThyssenKrupp in 2003, it became ThyssenKrupp Dongyang until 2007. Since then, ThyssenKrupp had brought the elevator design and models from Dong Yang and continued producing them under the ThyssenKrupp Dongyang name, and later, ThyssenKrupp. The Cheonan factory has since been operated by TKE Korea.

Following the acquisition, a number of ThyssenKrupp Dongyang branded elevators were exported to Indonesia through Pura Kentjana until October 7, 2005 when ThyssenKrupp acquired Pura Kentjana and opened its business in Indonesia[2]. Since then, these products have been imported by ThyssenKrupp Elevator Indonesia.

ThyssenKrupp Dongyang

For more details about the design of late models of Dong Yang elevators, see Dong Yang#2000s.
ThyssenKrupp Dongyang logo.

ThyssenKrupp Dongyang elevators installed between the late 2003 and 2007 are the DY series models that were initially produced by Dong Yang prior to the merger. Some of the known models were DY20 and DY30. The design remained almost the same as when it was produced by Dong Yang. Almost all elevators use ThyssenKrupp's TAC-50K, which is a variant of the TAC-50 designed for the South Korean market[3].

In 2007, ThyssenKrupp dropped the "Dongyang" name and became simply ThyssenKrupp. Following this change, the DY series models were discontinued and replaced by the TK models solely developed by ThyssenKrupp Korea, but a small portion of the design were still based on the DY models.

Fixtures

The fixtures remained almost the same as before. There were several button types used, such as:

  • Black button: Based on the 1990s Dong Yang/Toshiba black square buttons that light up green, but with a chrome frame instead.
  • Round silver button: Round silver button with red illuminating letter and two curved lines.
  • 44 B: The original silver oval buttons from Dong Yang that light up red.
  • 88 B: Rectangle buttons that light up red and has a small raised bar on the bottom.

Floor indicators use red LED dot matrix display and they are mostly found above the door. For TK models, the indicator is on the car station and uses scrolling arrows.

Known installations in Indonesia

ThyssenKrupp Korea / TKE

2007 to late 2010s

After changing its name from ThyssenKrupp Dongyang to ThyssenKrupp Korea in 2007, a new design and fixtures lineup was unveiled. At the same time, the TK series models were launched as a successor of the DY series models. These models were developed by ThyssenKrupp Korea, but a small portion of the design were still based on the DY series. Very few modernizations using this design also exist.

Known models


EleXess (TK-50G)

This is a low-end geared model with worm or helical gears. It was launched in 2006 and discontinued in the 2010s without a direct successor.

Quick specifications:

  • Type: Traction, with machine room
  • Use: Passenger and service
  • Drive: AC geared with VVVF
  • Control system: Microprocessor (ThyssenKrupp TAC-50K)
  • Capacity: 450-1600 kilograms (6-24 persons)
  • Max. landings: ?
  • Max. travel height: 90 meters
  • Speed: 0.75 / 1 / 1.5 / 1.75 / 2 / 2.5 meters per second
  • Max elevator car: 2 (estimated)
  • Doors: Single speed center opening
  • Fixtures: See below

GL1 (TKGL1 / TK50GL1)

This is a gearless traction model for low to mid rise buildings and is positioned as a mid-end model. Discontinued in the 2010s, and the successor of this model is the Korean made TKE meta200. ThyssenKrupp also had a similar gearless model of the same name which was produced at their Zhongshan factory in China.

Quick specifications:

  • Type: Traction, with machine room
  • Use: Passenger and service
  • Drive: AC gearless with VVVF
  • Control system: Microprocessor (ThyssenKrupp TAC-50K)
  • Capacity: 550-1600 kilograms (8-24 persons)
  • Max. landings: ?
  • Max. travel height: 90 meters
  • Speed: 1 / 1.5 / 1.75 / 2 / 2.5 meters per second
  • Max elevator car: 2 (estimated)
  • Doors: Single speed center opening
  • Fixtures: See below

Evolution1 (TK50M / TK-EV1)

This is basically the Korean version of Evolution machine room less model, released in 2006. Discontinued in the 2010s and the successor of this model is the Korean made TKE enta200.

Quick specifications:

  • Type: Traction, machine room less
  • Use: Passenger and service
  • Drive: AC gearless with VVVF
  • Control system: Microprocessor (ThyssenKrupp TAC-50K)
  • Capacity: 550-1150 kilograms (8-17 persons)
  • Max. landings: ?
  • Max. travel height: 80 meters
  • Speed: 1 / 1.5 / 1.75 / 2 meters per second
  • Max elevator car: 2 (estimated)
  • Doors: Single speed center opening
  • Fixtures: See below

Modernization

A few Korean ThyssenKrupp modernization examples exist in Indonesia. These elevators used the same fixtures and other components as the new installations.

Known installations in Indonesia:

Fixtures

The fixtures have been redesigned. New floor indicator displays became available but still retained the original LED dot matrix display from the DY series models. At least three button types were known to available:

  • 88 B: Rectangle buttons that light up red and has a small raised bar on the bottom.
  • 99: Round button with red illuminating letter and halo, released in 2005[2].
  • TK11: Square button that looks very similar to ThyssenKrupp's STEP Classic buttons, but with white illuminating letter and edges.

Known installations in Indonesia

Late 2010s to present

By the late 2010s, a new design was unveiled by ThyssenKrupp Korea which is still in-production now. These elevators now use glass covered operating panels with either push buttons (round or square silver that light up white) or touch buttons. The floor indicators use LED dot matrix display outside, and color LCD display on the inside.

Models

The main Korean ThyssenKrupp/TKE model currently offered by TKE Indonesia is enta200, which is basically the Korean variant of enta200 machine room less elevator for low rise buildings. TKE had also sold the Korean synergy machine room less model but this has since been discontinued.


Synergy

This is basically the Korean version of Synergy machine room less model for low rise residential buildings. Discontinued in the 2010s and the successor of this model is the Korean TKE enta200.

Quick specifications:

  • Type: Traction, machine room less
  • Use: Passenger and service
  • Drive: AC gearless with VVVF
  • Control system: Microprocessor (ThyssenKrupp TAC-50K)
  • Capacity: 320-1000 kilograms (4-13 persons)
  • Max. landings: 8
  • Max. travel height: 30 meters
  • Speed: 1 meters per second
  • Max elevator car: 2 (estimated)
  • Doors:
    • Single speed center opening
    • 2 speed telescopic opening
  • Fixtures: To be added

enta200

This is basically the Korean variant of enta200 machine room less model for low rise buildings, and a successor of both the Korean Evolution1 and Synergy models.

Quick specifications:

  • Type: Traction, machine room less
  • Use: Passenger and service
  • Drive: AC gearless with VVVF
  • Control system: Microprocessor
  • Capacity: 320-1200 kilograms
  • Max. landings: 16
  • Max. travel height: 50 meters
  • Speed: 1 or 1.5 meters per second
  • Max elevator car: 2 (estimated)
  • Doors: Single speed center opening
  • Fixtures: To be added

meta200

This is basically the Korean variant of meta200 gearless model (with machine room) for low to mid rise buildings. It is a successor of both GL1 and EleXess (geared) models.

Fixtures

Most Korean TKE elevators have car operating panels made of tempered glass, with either TK11 series push buttons, rounded silver buttons or touch sensitive buttons. The floor indicators are mostly LCD display except the landing stations which use LED dot matrix display.

There is also SMART COP, which is a button panel with touch sensitive buttons (usually numerical layout for high rise buildings), a touch screen and numerous advanced features such as built-in security camera, NFC capability, etc. It is also possible to "draw" a floor number on the touch screen to input a floor.

Known installations in Indonesia

  • Grand Tropic Suites (apartment tower), Jakarta (replacement(?) from 1996 Dong Yang elevators)
  • Artserpong, Foresta Business Loft 3 (Unit 28), Tangerang, Banten
  • Prodia Mega Galaxy, Surabaya
  • A residential building in Jalan Gayung Kebonsari Manunggal, Surabaya (2021)

Gallery

Notes and references

External links and resources

  • enta200 - TK Elevator Korea
  • meta200 - TK Elevator Korea
  • TK Elevator Korea (Korean) - Namu Wiki (includes some details about Korean ThyssenKrupp elevator models)
thyssenkrupp / TK Elevator elevator models
Models currently in-production PS: enta100/200/300 • enta villa • meta100/200
HS: zeta200/300
FR: TE-E (Freight)
Discontinued models
PS: Evolution/Evolution1GL • Synergy • TE-Hospital
HS: High Performance (HP61)
FR: -
Unidentified models
(models have no confirmed names)
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Destination dispatch Destination Selection Control (DSC)AGILE
See also Korean TK Elevator in Indonesia
Remarks (PS) Passenger model (traction with or without machine room / hydraulic) • (HS) High speed passenger model • (FR) Freight or heavy duty model