TK ELEVATOR
Synergy

Overview

Synergy is TK Elevator (formerly ThyssenKrupp Elevator)'s current steel-cable-driven MRL traction elevator model for North America. It was introduced in 2008 after the ISIS 2 was discontinued.

IN PRODUCTION
2008-present


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Characteristics

Synergy's motor has a distinctive sound (see videos below).

The "ThyssenKrupp trick" (pressing the button of the floor you're on to trigger the chime) does not work on Synergy.

Synergy Variants

The Synergy has been offered in many different variants throughout its lifespan.

At introduction in 2008, it is believed that there were three Synergy variants:

  • Synergy L - low-rise

  • Synergy M - mid-rise

  • Synergy H - high-rise

These were discontinued in 2010 in favor of six new variants:

  • Synergy 85S

  • Synergy 100R (discontinued 2012)

  • Synergy 100S (discontinued 2012)

  • Synergy 300R

  • Synergy 300R

  • Synergy 300E

The 85S and 300 variants were discontinued in 2013 and replaced with three new variants:

  • Synergy Self Supported

  • Synergy Building Supported Standard

  • Synergy Building Supported Performance

As of 2020, only the Building Supported Performance model was still in production. The new Evolution 200 model has filled the space for a self-supported MRL.

Specifications

  • Introduced: 2008

  • Type: MRL Traction

  • Controller: ThyssenKrupp TAC32T microproccessor

  • Cables: Steel

  • Max landings: 35

  • Capacity: 2100, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, or 5000 lb

  • Speed: 150, 200, 350, 500 ft/minute

  • Doors: Single-speed side opening, two-speed side opening, or single-speed center opening

  • Max cars per bank: 8

  • Fixtures: Aurora (rare) Signa4, Traditional (newer), Vandal Resistant (newer), Studio (rare), Destination Dispatch (rare), AGILE (rare)

Full specifications on all Synergy variants (2013) since I don't want to type all of these out

Notable installations

United States

  • The Westin, Denver International Airport, Denver, CO

  • Hampton Inn & Suites on the Market Parking Garage, Roanoke, VA

  • Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA

  • The Mall at San Juan, San Juan, PR

  • Engineering Center, Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI

  • Human Health Building, Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI

  • Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA

  • Museum of Natural Sciences, Raliegh, NC

  • North White Plains Station, White Plains, NY

  • Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX

  • Arizona Stadium, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ

  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Bellingham, WA

  • Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr, PA

  • CityFlatsHotel, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Courtyard by Marriott at Briarcliff, Kansas City, MO

  • Pearl Brewery Parking Garage, San Antonio, TX

  • Margaritaville Resort Hotel, Gatlinburg, TN

  • Sendik's, The Corners of Brookfield, Brookfield, WI

  • Hyatt Place, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Fig@7th, Los Angeles, CA

  • Residence inn by Marriott Fenway Park, Boston, MA

  • Hampton Inn & Suites, Schaumburg, IL

  • Hampton Inn & Suites, Washington, DC

  • Renaissance Hotel, Cincinnati, OH

  • Turner Street Parking Garage, Blacksburg, VA

  • Hilton Garden Inn, Lincoln, NE

  • Home2 Suites River North, Chicago, IL

  • UT Austin Hotel, Austin, TX

  • Music City Center, Nashville, TN

  • Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver, CO

  • Legacy Tower Garage, Plano, TX

Canada

  • Halifax Central Library, Halifax, NS

  • South Flatz Parking Garage, Vancouver, BC

  • 4388 Beresford Street, Burnaby, BC

  • Stantec, Edmonton, AB

  • JW Marriott, Edmonton, AB

  • MEC, Toronto, ON

Videos

Documents

ThyssenKrupp_Traction_Synergy_MRL_2011.pdf

Synergy brochure (2009)

ThyssenKrupp_Traction_Synergy 85S_2010.pdf

Synergy 85S brochure (2010)

ThyssenKrupp_Traction_Synergy 300S_MRL_2010.pdf

Synergy 300S brochure (2010)

ThyssenKrupp_Traction_Synergy 100S_MRL_2010.pdf

Synergy 100S brochure (2010)

ThyssenKrupp_Traction_Synergy 300E_MRL_2010.pdf

Synergy 300E brochure (2010)