A freight elevator is designed for transporting goods and materials within a building. Compared to passenger elevators, freight elevators have slower operation speeds, can carry heavier loads, and are capable of withstanding more challenging working conditions.

For heavy cargoes, it is generally recommended to use heavy-duty freight elevators, such as Class C elevators, which have very high load capacities suitable for vehicles or heavy goods in industrial buildings.

Freight elevators can accommodate larger equipment, such as forklifts. Traditional passenger elevators typically have a maximum load capacity of around 630KG, while freight elevators (cargo elevators) usually have a load capacity of up to 10000KG.

According to load capacity, common classifications include:

• Class A elevators: for light goods, often used in commercial buildings, hotels, and office buildings.
• Class B elevators: for medium-sized goods, often used in commercial buildings and industrial structures.
• Class C elevators: for heavy goods, often used in industrial manufacturing and heavy transportation environments.

Freight elevators are very convenient to use and are popular in various industrial buildings, factories, and cargo transfer centers. In addition to being installed in buildings, they can also be installed in steel structure warehouses depending on the actual situation.

A freight elevator (or cargo elevator) is specifically designed for transporting heavy or large goods, with a focus on durability, higher load capacity, and larger usable space. A service elevator is mainly used for transporting light goods, service tools, and catering supplies, typically for logistical purposes in hotels and restaurants.