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    • Passenger lifts
      • Overview

        As a leading lift company, we've engineered our passenger lifts for various building applications, including residential, commercial and public transit.

      • Schindler 3000

        The Schindler 3000 is our all-round passenger lift that matches form with function. It's the perfect lift for different building types and uses.

      • Schindler 5000

        The Schindler 5000 is our lift for mid-rise residential and commercial buildings that features striking interiors, flexible sizes, and effective performance options.

      • Schindler 6000

        The Schindler 6000 is our premium commercial lift that combines the latest technology, high-end finishes, larger capacities and custom designs.

      • Schindler 7000

        The Schindler 7000 is our premium passenger lift for high-rise buildings that exceeds the demanding specifications for tall structures and skyscrapers.

    • Freight & other lifts
      • Schindler 2400

        The Schindler 2400 is our extra-large service lift that can transport both people and goods. Designed for high-traffic areas, it's the workhorse that never complains.

      • Schindler 2500

        The Schindler 2500 is our bed lift that provides bump-free entry and exit for the comfortable transport of patients in hospital beds or wheelchairs.

      • Schindler 2600

        The Schindler 2600 is our cargo freight lift for warehouses, shopping centres and industrial facilities. It makes lifting heavy loads a lightweight task.

    • Modernisation
      • Overview

        Explore our comprehensive lift modernisation and building renovation solutions; engineered to enhance your lift's performance and aesthetics.

      • ReStore solution

        Restore your lift with our modernisation solution which replaces critical electrical components to upgrade the efficiency and performance of your equipment.

      • ReNew solution

        Renew your lift with our modernisation solution including a new controller, inverter, fixtures, and machine upgrade to ensure a smoother ride experience.

      • RePlace solution

        Replace your existing lift with our modernisation replacement solutions. Enjoy improved equipment operation, plus digitally enhanced mobility.

      • Individual components

        Upgrade individual lift components like drives and cabin doors to reduce operating costs, satisfy tenants and increase your long-term property value.

    • Destination control
      • Schindler PORT lift

        Schindler PORT Lift is our advanced destination dispatch system that ensures minimal waiting times and optimal passenger comfort.

      • Schindler PORT Access

        Schindler PORT Access offers seamless transitions from lifts to secure terminals, ensuring convenient access control for a hassle-free experience.

    • Digital Media Services
      • Overview

        Our digital media services transform lifts into communication platforms, offering a creative opportunity to advertise and entertain lift users.

      • Schindler Ahead MediaScreen

        Our Schindler Ahead MediaScreen solution inside and outside the lift cabin provides relevant information to your passengers in real-time.

      • Schindler Ahead SmartMirror

        Our Schindler Ahead SmartMirror in-lift multimedia solution is both: a mirror and screen for passenger entertainment or information.

      • Schindler Ahead AdScreen

        Our Schindler Ahead AdScreen solution maximises your advertising impact with a special display screen inside the lift cabin.

    • Design options
      • Linea 800 SmartTouch

        Our Linea 800 SmartTouch features three full HD screens and the mirrored glass panel transforms your lift interaction into a unique, visual experience.

      • Decor catalog

        Design your unique passenger lift car with ideal colours, combining functional, and innovative interior architecture concepts for a personalised and stylish ride.

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    • Escalators
      • Schindler 9300

        The Schindler 9300 escalator with enhanced safety features, energy efficiency, and space savings is ideal for moving people in commercial & public spaces.

      • Schindler 9700

        The Schindler 9700 escalator is the ideal mobility solution for large public spaces with high-traffic demands, like airports, subways and train stations.

    • Moving walks
      • Schindler 9500AE inclined

        Developed with shopping centres in mind, the Schindler 9500AE inclined moving walk provides quiet and comfortable transportation from floor to floor.

      • Schindler 9500 horizontal

        The Schindler 9500 horizontal moving walk is ideal for meeting the public transportation requirements of facilities like airports and subway stations.

    • Modernisation
      • Full replacement

        Upgrade your property by replacing your older equipment with new, cutting-edge Schindler 9300 or Schindler 9700 escalators or with Schindler 9500 moving walks.

      • INTRUSS®

        With Schindler INTRUSS®, we extract the existing escalator or moving walk, keeping its truss in place. A new unit is then assembled inside the existing truss.

      • Modular kits

        We offer modular modernisation kits in all areas: safety, energy consumption, and appearance. At lower cost than a new installation, we can make your old escalators or moving walks fast & reliable.

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        Together, we're building the future, keeping the world moving, and making our communities accessible and sustainable.

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        Our global presence gives us access to the full spectrum of human diversity – reinforcing our ability to adapt and innovate.

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        Discover more about Schindler employee compensation packages and benefits – and why competitive salaries are just the start.

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Schindler 5000 lift Striking, flexible, effective

Enjoy the perfect blend of form, function, and flexibility with a single solution that suits both commercial and high-end residential projects. Offering exceptional adaptability and striking interior options, the Schindler 5000 ensures a custom fit for any setting.

Ascend to excellence with Schindler 5000

Our Schindler 5000 lift is not just about aesthetics; it's engineered for peak performance. Swiss precision ensures a ride that's faster, smoother, and environmentally friendly. With cutting-edge technology, premium materials, and energy-saving innovations, it sets a new standard for lift efficiency and passenger comfort.

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Benefits

The Schindler 5000 lift delivers a swift, smooth, and energy-efficient journey – combining the latest technology, enhanced efficiency and flexible design, for perfect integration into your building.

Future-ready features

Our Schindler 5000 brings a multitude of digital features and options to your next project. With our full range of Schindler media solutions, our media-enabled fixtures, and PORT technology, we can bring your lift into the future today.

Strikingly flexible

From functional to sophisticated, pre-configured to custom, the striking interior design options available in the Schindler 5000 offer unparalleled flexibility to complement the most stylish and innovative interior architecture concepts. Find your style with our Schindler Designs.

Highly effective

Meticulously crafted Swiss-engineered materials help to ensure the performance and reliability of your Schindler 5000 lift for years to come. With a maximum travel up to 80 metres, speeds up to 2.5 m/s, and a capacity of up to 1360 kilograms, it can be tailored for a perfect fit across a myriad of applications.

Smart sustainability

The Schindler 5000 is engineered to contribute to a brighter future by conserving space and energy. From initial design to end-of-life recycling, environmental considerations are embedded in its development, ensuring an energy-efficient, modular, and scalable system with a regenerative inverter for sustainable progress.


Key figures

CharacteristicsDetails
Capacity630 - 1360 kg
Travel heightUp to 80 m
StopsMax 40 stops, with a maximum of 50 openings
Speed1.0 - 2.5 m/s
LayoutMachine-room-less (MRL)
Group sizeUp to 8 cars, unlimited with Schindler PORT
EntrancesOne- or two-sided
Energy efficiency classificationClass A, according to ISO 25745-2*
Noise levelBelow 50 – 60 decibels (A)**, on average

* The classification always refers to a specific customer configuration. Usage pattern, load capacity, customer specific options and site conditions influence the final rating.
** For the evaluation methodology, we comply with ISO 18738 standards. However, many factors influence the amount of noise and vibration generated by a lift.


Optimise your building’s potential

Our Schindler 5000 is designed to blend seamlessly into your building. Flexible car sizes, door dimensions, controller options, and energy-saving features enable the Schindler 5000 to adapt to a wide range of projects.

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Adaptable design

  • All main drive, traction and control equipment sits in the shaft, leaving extra space available for more productive purposes
  • Flexible counterweight positioning for perfect space utilisation and maximised rentable area
  • Reduced headroom space and pit depth maximises the usable building space
  • Schindler’s Suspension Traction Media supports a smaller motor and traction sheave – 70% smaller than traditional rope machines

2

Energy-efficient solutions

  • Permanent magnet technology, including a stable start without high peak current, helps keep energy consumption low
  • Reduced stand-by power improves energy efficiency
  • Recuperative technology reduces energy consumption and heat dissipation
  • Return of regenerated energy to mains power

3

Flexible system

  • Adjustable car width and depth, in 50 mm increments
  • Car heights, scalable in 100 mm increments, up to 2800 mm
  • Door adjustable in 100 mm increments, with widths from 800 to 1200 mm and heights up to 2400 mm

4

Future-ready, secure technology

  • Precision stopping accuracy for easy access
  • Digitally-enabled for remote maintenance and Schindler ActionBoard to help facility managers monitor the equipment remotely (with a Schindler service contract)
  • Control software developed based on the IEC 62443-4-1 ML3 standard for cybersecurity

5

High ride quality

  • Schindler’s Suspension Traction Media system provides a quiet, smooth ride
  • A lubrication-free, gearless machine supports a smooth ride quality
  • Advanced technology and precise installation methods can limit sound levels to below 50 – 60 decibels (A)*, on average - equivalent to birdsong

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Seamless people flow

  • Compatible with banks of up to eight lifts using a conventional control system or unlimited with Schindler PORT
  • Choice of telescopic (T2) or centre-opening doors (C2) and single or double entrance to keep traffic moving efficiently

* For the evaluation methodology, we comply with ISO 18738 standards. However, many factors influence the amount of noise and vibration generated by a lift.


Elevate your building with Schindler Designs

Exceptional design goes beyond visual appeal; it evokes emotions and cultivates a positive atmosphere. Schindler Designs offer a carefully curated selection of contemporary colours and materials, empowering you to personalise your lift according to your unique vision. From cabin walls, floors, and doors to control panels, handrails, and mirrors.

Schinder 5000 lift designs

Discover the versatility of Schindler 5000 lift designs, with options ranging from classic and sleek to unique and elegant finishes. Transform your building into an exclusive space with our exciting design options. From the understated sophistication of matte laminate to the captivating textures and sleek allure of glossy finishes, our selection caters to every style preference. Experience the timeless elegance of stainless steel or the opulent touch of ceramics. Our lift interiors are crafted to add innovation and style to any setting and are fully digitally-enabled to enhance connectivity, security, access control, and traffic management.

Unleash your creative vision

Create the look and feel you like. Combine colours, materials, lighting, mirrors, handrails, and fixtures to achieve the ambiance that fits your building. Choose from one of our interior design lines or design an individual car that fits your needs.

Digital lifts from Schindler for next-generation technologies

Benefit from our tools, solutions, and latest innovations to support you through the entire product life cycle of your lift. Our lifts are designed to use state-of-the-art technologies from planning to operation.


Enhancing the quality of urban living

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

Environmental Product Declarations are recognised by green building certification schemes, including LEED, DGNB, Green Mark, and BREEAM, which enable Schindler customers to receive credits for their building certification projects. This is an important step in the assessment of the environmental performance of our products and underlines our continuous efforts toward sustainable solutions. We have registered EPDs at the International EPD® System for all major lift product lines.

For information about the environmental performance of our lifts and their full life cycle, visit the EPD website.

Working with you every stop of the way

Customer safety is our top priority. That's why Schindler global experts work continuously to ensure a secure and smooth journey for all passengers, from the youngest to the oldest. Our advanced installation techniques and rigorous inspection criteria are designed to deliver the highest level of lift performance for years to come.

Over 1,000 safety checks are performed on every Schindler lift before your first ride*.

* This is the global average based on the Schindler fulfillment process.

Above and beyond with next generation lift service

With a new Schindler lift, your equipment is easy to service and troubleshoot thanks to the latest digital technologies and our global expertise. All Schindler 5000 lifts are digitally-enabled, allowing you to benefit from faster response times, improved performance, and higher uptimes, compared to non-connected units.

Enjoy an uptime of up to 99.9%*.

* This is the global average. Planned events (such as inspections) have been excluded from this calculation.


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Reach out to our Schindler sales team for more information about the Schindler 5000 and how we can support your next project.