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Mitsubishi Electric Improves Speed of World's Fastest Elevators
to 1,230 Meters per Minute
New technologies to be installed at Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building
TOKYO, May 10, 2016 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it hasdeveloped elevator technologies that achieved a speed of 1,230 meters per minute, or 20.5 meters per second,
the fastest elevator speed in the world*. The new technologies will be installed to one of three elevators at
China’s tallest building, the 632-meter Shanghai Tower.
*According to Mitsubishi Electric research as of May 10, 2016

The record-breaking speed was achieved through the development of new equipment, including control
panel that can maximize the traction machine’s performance, and improvements of safety devices such as thespeed governor, brake device and buffer. Once the elevator is equipped with the new technologies, it cantravel from the second-level basement to the 119th floor in just 53 seconds.
While Mitsubishi Electric’s cutting-edge technologies drastically increase the speed, the elevator alsodelivers enhanced safety, top-level riding comfort, silence and power saving.
Outline of World’s Fastest Elevators
Delivered toShanghai Tower (Shanghai Zhongxin Dasha)
Owned by
Shanghai Tower Construction & Development Co., Ltd.
One of the three elevators servicing the observation deck will use the new speed
technologies because of that elevator’s hoistway dimension enough for installation. TheElevators
operator at Shanghai Tower will have the option of switching speeds between 1,080
and 1,230 meters per minute according to actual passenger traffic conditions.
Manufacturers Inazawa Works, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Installer
Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator Co., Ltd.
About Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Tower is located in the Lujiazui Finance and Trade District of Pudong, Shanghai. It houses offices,a hotel, conference and exhibition halls, restaurants and facilities for commerce, culture and sightseeing.
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Features of World’s Fastest Elevators
Traction machine and control
panels offer enhanced driving
and control accuracy
Traction wire rope andtraveling cable designed forextraordinarily long travel

Traction Machine

Traction Wire Rope

The traction machine
incorporates an energy-efficientpermanent magnet motor andsafety-oriented brake system.

Traction wire rope featuring a
new structure, developed by
Mitsubishi Electric, offers morestrength than conventional steel
wire rope of the same mass.

Control panels

Reduced vibration and noisefor more riding comfort

Parallel-drive system of twocontrol panels makes use ofregenererated power forenergy saving.

Active Roller Guide

Buffer, safety gears, etc.
ensure added safety
Horizontal vibration due to slightrail warp or wind pressure is
reduced effectively.

Telescopicbuffer
Streamlined Car Fairings
Streamlined
fairings reducenoise generated by
air flow aroundcars.

Safety Gears
Speed
Governor

Air Pressure Control Device

Safety devices ensure reliable braking
for ultra-high-speed and super-longtravel elevators, even in emergencies.

The air pressure inside the caris adjusted during high-speed
traveling, reducing passenger
discomfort such as earaches.

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###About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With over 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales ofelectrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development
and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation andbuilding equipment. Embracing the spirit of its corporate statement, Changes for the Better, and its
environmental statement, Eco Changes, Mitsubishi Electric endeavors to be a global, leading green company,enriching society with technology. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 4,394.3 billion yen(US$ 38.8 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. For more information visit:
www.MitsubishiElectric.com*At an exchange rate of 113 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market onMarch 31, 2016

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