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	* Lifting device.		* Lifting device.
	* Lifts.		* Lifts.
		+	* Lifts and Escalators: A Quality Perspective.
	* Lifts and Their Special Operating Modes.		* Lifts and Their Special Operating Modes.
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	This lift is capable of travelling from the basement to the 121st floor (the observation deck) in just one minute; the equivalent of 10 m per second.		This lift is capable of travelling from the basement to the 121st floor (the observation deck) in just one minute; the equivalent of 10 m per second.
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	* 9 of the world’s most impressive structures.		* 9 of the world’s most impressive structures.
		+	* A brief history of lifts over the years.
	* Escalator.		* Escalator.
	* Lifting device.		* Lifting device.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Some of the world’s fastest lifts are capable of achieving speeds higher than ~~64km~~, or 40 miles, per hour. These lifts are installed in some of the globe’s tallest buildings, with seven of the top eight fastest lifts in the world being in Asia. It is believed that, by 2020, 40% of the world’s lifts will be installed in ~~this continent~~. The world’s fastest lifts are used to transport people and goods and use electric power to travel the many ~~stories~~.	+	Some of the world’s fastest lifts are capable of achieving speeds higher than 64 km, or 40 miles, per hour. These lifts are installed in some of the globe’s tallest buildings, with seven of the top eight fastest lifts in the world being in Asia.
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		+	It is believed that by 2020, 40% of the world’s lifts will be installed in Asia. The world’s fastest lifts are used to transport people and goods and use electric power to travel the many storeys.

	= Jin Mao Tower – Shanghai =		= Jin Mao Tower – Shanghai =

−	The lift in this tower is capable of reaching speeds of 32km per hour, or 20 miles per hour. The tower is 421 ~~meters~~ tall and takes 46 seconds to travel from the ground to the roof. Mitsubishi was the manufacturer of the lift. In total, there are 130 operating lifts in the tower, including two express ones in the basement.	+	The lift in this tower is capable of reaching speeds of 32km per hour, or 20 miles per hour. The tower is 421 m tall and takes 46 seconds to travel from the ground to the roof. Mitsubishi was the manufacturer of the lift. In total, there are 130 operating lifts in the tower, including two express ones in the basement.

−	= John ~~Handcock Centre~~ – Chicago =	+	= John Hancock Center – Chicago =

−	With a top speed of 33 kph, the equivalent to 20.5 mph, the Otis lift at the John Hancock ~~Centre~~ is capable of travelling from ground to roof in 38 seconds. The ~~Centre~~ is 457 ~~metres~~ tall and, if visitors prefer not to take the lift, they can climb the stairway from the lobby to the Observatory by climbing the 1,632 steps.	+	With a top speed of 33 kph, the equivalent to 20.5 mph, the Otis lift at the John Hancock Center is capable of travelling from ground to roof in 38 seconds. The Center is 457 m tall and, if visitors prefer not to take the lift, they can climb the stairway from the lobby to the Observatory by climbing the 1,632 steps.

	= Sunshine 60 Building - Tokyo =		= Sunshine 60 Building - Tokyo =

−	Another lift manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The lift at the Sunshine 60 Building, in Japan, ~~has 240m in height~~ and achieves a maximum speed of 35kph (or 22 mph). It takes 24 seconds for the lift to travel from the ground to the roof. From the top of the building, visitors can see as far as 62 miles if the weather is clear.	+	Another lift manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The lift at the Sunshine 60 Building, in Japan, is 240 m tall and achieves a maximum speed of 35kph (or 22 mph). It takes 24 seconds for the lift to travel from the ground to the roof. From the top of the building, visitors can see as far as 62 miles if the weather is clear.

	= Yokohama Landmark Tower - Yokohama =		= Yokohama Landmark Tower - Yokohama =

−	This Japanese tower measures ~~296m~~ and possesses a total of 79 lifts, including a high-speed on that is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 45 kph (28 mph). It takes this lift 24 seconds to travel to the top of the building. Mitsubishi is its supplying company.	+	This Japanese tower measures 296 m and possesses a total of 79 lifts, including a high-speed on that is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 45 kph (28 mph). It takes this lift 24 seconds to travel to the top of the building. Mitsubishi is its supplying company.

	= Taipei 101 - Taiwan =		= Taipei 101 - Taiwan =

−	The building is 508 ~~metres~~ tall and each of its two Toshiba high-speed lifts costs approximately £1.5bn. Capable of reaching speeds of 61 ~~kilometres~~ per hour, or 37.7 miles per hour, these lifts travel the many ~~stories~~ from the bottom to the top in 30 seconds.	+	The building is 508 m tall and each of its two Toshiba high-speed lifts costs approximately £1.5bn. Capable of reaching speeds of 61 km per hour, or 37.7 miles per hour, these lifts travel the many storeys from the bottom to the top in 30 seconds.

	= Shanghai Tower – Shanghai =		= Shanghai Tower – Shanghai =

−	The Shanghai Tower Unit OB-3 is the world’s second tallest building and its lift, NexWay, travels at speeds of 73.8km per hour, or 45.9 miles per hour. Installed on July 7, 2016, this lift was produced by the Japanese Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and travels 121 ~~stories~~ in the ~~632m~~ tower in 53 seconds. This is the equivalent of 20.5 ~~meters~~ per second.	+	The Shanghai Tower Unit OB-3 is the world’s second tallest building and its lift, NexWay, travels at speeds of 73.8km per hour, or 45.9 miles per hour. Installed on July 7, 2016, this lift was produced by the Japanese Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and travels 121 storeys in the 632 m tower in 53 seconds. This is the equivalent of 20.5 m per second.

	= Lotte World Tower - Seoul =		= Lotte World Tower - Seoul =

−	The record for the world’s fastest lift is held by the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. The tower itself measures 555 ~~metres~~ (1,820 ft) in height. The double-decker lift, called Sky Shuttle, is ~~496m~~ (1,627 ft ~~3.5 in~~) tall and was created by the Lotte World Tower and Otis Elevator Company.	+	The record for the world’s fastest lift is held by the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. The tower itself measures 555 m (1,820 ft) in height. The double-decker lift, called Sky Shuttle, is 496 m (1,627 ft) tall and was created by the Lotte World Tower and Otis Elevator Company.

−	This lift is capable of travelling from the basement to the 121st floor (the observation deck) in just one minute; the equivalent of 10 ~~meters~~ per second.	+	This lift is capable of travelling from the basement to the 121st floor (the observation deck) in just one minute; the equivalent of 10 m per second.


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		+	* Escalator.
		+	* Lifting device.
		+	* Lifts.
		+	* Lifts and Their Special Operating Modes.
		+	* Lifts for office buildings.
		+	* Tallest buildings in the world.
		+	* The science of lifts.
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	The Shanghai Tower Unit OB-3 is the world’s second tallest building and its lift, NexWay, travels at speeds of 73.8km per hour, or 45.9 miles per hour. Installed on July 7, 2016, this lift was produced by the Japanese Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and travels 121 stories in the 632m tower in 53 seconds. This is the equivalent of 20.5 meters per second.		The Shanghai Tower Unit OB-3 is the world’s second tallest building and its lift, NexWay, travels at speeds of 73.8km per hour, or 45.9 miles per hour. Installed on July 7, 2016, this lift was produced by the Japanese Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and travels 121 stories in the 632m tower in 53 seconds. This is the equivalent of 20.5 meters per second.
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	= Lotte World Tower - Seoul =		= Lotte World Tower - Seoul =

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	= Shanghai Tower – Shanghai =		= Shanghai Tower – Shanghai =

−	The ~~record for the world’s fastest lift is held by the~~ Shanghai Tower Unit OB-3~~, which~~ is the world’s second tallest building~~. The~~ lift, NexWay, travels at speeds of 73.8km per hour, or 45.9 miles per hour. Installed on July 7, 2016, this lift was produced by the Japanese Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and travels 121 stories in the 632m tower in 53 seconds. This is the equivalent of 20.5 meters per second.	+	The Shanghai Tower Unit OB-3 is the world’s second tallest building and its lift, NexWay, travels at speeds of 73.8km per hour, or 45.9 miles per hour. Installed on July 7, 2016, this lift was produced by the Japanese Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and travels 121 stories in the 632m tower in 53 seconds. This is the equivalent of 20.5 meters per second.
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		+	= Lotte World Tower - Seoul =
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		+	The record for the world’s fastest lift is held by the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. The tower itself measures 555 metres (1,820 ft) in height. The double-decker lift, called Sky Shuttle, is 496m (1,627 ft 3.5 in) tall and was created by the Lotte World Tower and Otis Elevator Company.
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		+	This lift is capable of travelling from the basement to the 121st floor (the observation deck) in just one minute; the equivalent of 10 meters per second.

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	With a top speed of 33 kph, the equivalent to 20.5 mph, the Otis lift at the John Hancock Centre is capable of travelling from ground to roof in 38 seconds. The Centre is 457 metres tall and, if visitors prefer not to take the lift, they can climb the stairway from the lobby to the Observatory by climbing the 1,632 steps.		With a top speed of 33 kph, the equivalent to 20.5 mph, the Otis lift at the John Hancock Centre is capable of travelling from ground to roof in 38 seconds. The Centre is 457 metres tall and, if visitors prefer not to take the lift, they can climb the stairway from the lobby to the Observatory by climbing the 1,632 steps.

−	= Sunshine 60 Building =	+	= Sunshine 60 Building - Tokyo =

	Another lift manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The lift at the Sunshine 60 Building, in Japan, has 240m in height and achieves a maximum speed of 35kph (or 22 mph). It takes 24 seconds for the lift to travel from the ground to the roof. From the top of the building, visitors can see as far as 62 miles if the weather is clear.		Another lift manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The lift at the Sunshine 60 Building, in Japan, has 240m in height and achieves a maximum speed of 35kph (or 22 mph). It takes 24 seconds for the lift to travel from the ground to the roof. From the top of the building, visitors can see as far as 62 miles if the weather is clear.

−	= Yokohama Landmark Tower =	+	= Yokohama Landmark Tower - Yokohama =

	This Japanese tower measures 296m and possesses a total of 79 lifts, including a high-speed on that is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 45 kph (28 mph). It takes this lift 24 seconds to travel to the top of the building. Mitsubishi is its supplying company.		This Japanese tower measures 296m and possesses a total of 79 lifts, including a high-speed on that is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 45 kph (28 mph). It takes this lift 24 seconds to travel to the top of the building. Mitsubishi is its supplying company.

−	= Taipei 101 =	+	= Taipei 101 - Taiwan =

	The building is 508 metres tall and each of its two Toshiba high-speed lifts costs approximately £1.5bn. Capable of reaching speeds of 61 kilometres per hour, or 37.7 miles per hour, these lifts travel the many stories from the bottom to the top in 30 seconds.		The building is 508 metres tall and each of its two Toshiba high-speed lifts costs approximately £1.5bn. Capable of reaching speeds of 61 kilometres per hour, or 37.7 miles per hour, these lifts travel the many stories from the bottom to the top in 30 seconds.

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