Schindler 6000 Plus Elevator replacement
A high-performance modernization solution designed for demanding mid- to high-rise buildings. Combining Swiss-engineered ride comfort with full architectural flexibility and energy-efficient technologies, The Schindler 6000 Plus is one of our RePlace solutions—making it the ideal choice for upgrading complex buildings with style, speed, and sustainability in mind.
Schindler 6000 delivers a first-class ride
Our Schindler 6000 Plus replacement elevator also offers enhanced safety features and smart user interface options, providing a smooth and secure ride for all passengers. Its innovative design allows for easy integration into existing building structures, making it a versatile choice for any modernization project.
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Benefits
The Schindler 6000 Plus offers high-end and timeless design solutions to meet even the most demanding requirements, seamlessly blending architectural compatibility with environmental needs.
Future ready
Our vision extends to revitalizing legacy systems, ensuring they meet contemporary standards of communication and travel experience. That's why the Schindler 6000 Plus is readily enabled for modernization. Cutting-edge technologies like Schindler Cube, MediaScreen, SmartMirror, and Schindler PORT, can be seamlessly integrated with your older elevator to bring it into the modern day.
Superior performance
The Schindler 6000 Plus combines high-rise performance and a superior ride quality with maximum flexibility – for any rise up to 150 meters and speed up to 3.0 m/s. Meticulously crafted Swiss-engineered materials and components are designed to fit within an existing system to replace outdated equipment. Improve reliability and performance with a Schindler 6000 Plus.
Sustainable solutions
The Schindler 6000 Plus plays a pivotal role in facilitating vertical urban expansion, especially in densely populated areas with limited land. Its innovative design emphasizes sustainability and includes environmentally friendly solutions, like regenerative drives, to facilitate the conservation of energy during operation. With an A-class energy classification*, it contributes to a more efficient urban landscape.
Full design freedom
Enjoy full flexibility to design a unique interior inspired by the latest design trends. Combine textures and materials, such as ceramic and glass, with contemporary lighting concepts and design accessories to create an elevator ambiance that suits your building.
Key figures
| Characteristics | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 630 - 2600 kg |
| Travel height | Max 150 m |
| Stops | Max 50 stops, with a maximum of 80 openings |
| Speed | 1.0 - 3.0 m/s |
| Layout | Machine room, mini-machine room or machine-room-less |
| Group size | Up to 8 cars, unlimited with Schindler PORT |
| Entrances | One- or two-sided |
| Energy efficiency classification | Class A, according to ISO 25745-2* |
| Noise level | Below 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 an elevator.
Why choose a Schindler 6000 Plus?
With advanced features, larger capacities, and a compact, machine-room-less design. It meets the ecological and economic needs of offices, hotels, and high-end residential buildings. This elevator allows for seamless integration into existing structures while providing a superior ride experience.
Optimize your building’s potential
The Schindler 6000 Plus prioritizes adaptability in dimensions, speed, technology, and aesthetics to drive efficiency and minimize the impact on existing buildings during a modernization and maximize the elevator capacity within the available hoistway space.
Flexible layout
- Choose the perfect fit for your existing space with a variety of design options: machine-room-less (MRL), mini-machine-room, or full machine-room configurations.
- Flexible counterweight positioning allows for optimized space utilization, helping you maximize rentable area without compromising original performance.
- Seamlessly integrates into banks of up to eight elevators with a conventional control system, or scales to even more units with Schindler PORT technology, ensuring efficient transport and modernization compatibility.
Future-ready, secure technology
- Reduced stand-by power improves energy efficiency
- 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
Regenerative drive
- Recuperative technology reduces energy consumption and heat dissipation to minimize the cooling requirement in the machine room by up to 50%
- Return of regenerated energy to mains power during overhauling mode
- Minimal reactive power thanks to the use of a Power Factor 1 inverter
Energy-efficient solutions
- A lubrication-free, gearless machine supports a smooth ride quality
- Permanent magnet technology, including a stable start without high peak current, helps keep energy consumption low
Modular, scalable system
- Adjustable car width and depth, in 50 mm increments, to maximize the elevator capacity in a fixed hoistway
- Car heights, scalable in 100 mm increments, up to 3200 mm
- Door adjustable in 100 mm increments, with widths from 800 to 1800 mm and heights from 2000 to 3000 mm
- Choice of telescopic (T2) or center-opening doors (C2, C4) and single or double entrance to keep people moving even in high traffic spaces
High ride quality
- Schindler Traction Media (STM) technology allows for a smaller machine compared to conventional steel rope applications
- Roller guide shoes, as an option, improve the ride quality and the efficiency of the elevator
- Advanced technology and precise installation methods can limit sound levels to below 50-60 decibels (A)*, on average – equivalent to birdsong.
* For the evaluation methodology, we comply with ISO 18738 standards. However, many factors influence the amount of noise and vibration generated by an elevator.
Your vision, our expertise with Schindler Designs
Exceptional design isn’t just visually appealing; it evokes emotions and cultivates a positive atmosphere. Schindler Designs offers a carefully curated selection of contemporary colors and materials. We empower you with the freedom to personalize your elevator according to your unique ideas – from designing the cabin walls, floors, and doors to choosing control panels, handrails, or mirrors.
Unleash your creativity and extend your aesthetic into the elevator, crafting an entirely new travel experience for your tenants and guests.
Digital elevators from Schindler for next-generation technologies
Benefit today from our innovative solutions and digital tools, which will accompany and support you throughout the entire life cycle of your elevator. From planning to ongoing operation, our elevators are designed for the latest technologies.
Enhancing the quality of urban living
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Environmental Product Declarations are recognized 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 elevator product lines.
For information about the environmental performance of our elevators and their full life cycle, visit the EPD website
Working with you every stop of the way
Our experience helps us to better understand and address the unique challenges presented by an elevator modernization. We provide high-quality consulting, support, and coordination for the successful execution of your Schindler 6000 Plus modernization.
Over 1,000 safety checks are performed on every Schindler elevator before your first ride*.
* This is the global average based on the Schindler fulfillment process.
Above and beyond with next generation elevator service
With a new Schindler elevator, your equipment is easy to service and troubleshoot thanks to the latest digital technologies and our global expertise. All Schindler 6000 Plus elevators 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.