What It Is: Self-Supporting Structure in Nibav Home Elevators

The term "self-supporting structure" means that the home elevator will be built to carry its own weight without using any of the existing support in the house (walls, beams, columns) to act as a structure to support the home elevator.

At Nibav, we have six different types of home elevators, all of which are manufactured using a self-supporting structural design; therefore, all models can be installed in both new and existing homes.

Nibav India Models with Self-Supporting Structure

  • Series III Standard
  • Series III Max
  • Series IV
  • Series IV Max
  • Series V
  • Series V Max

Each model comes with a factory-engineered cylindrical shaft that eliminates the need for traditional lift shafts or structural reinforcements.

Why It Matters

  • No Load-Bearing Walls Required

    • Because Nibav elevators support themselves, your home structure remains untouched. This is a major advantage over conventional elevators.

  • No Pit. No Shaft. No Machine Room.

    • Across all six models, the self-supporting design removes the need for:

    • Lift pits
    • Overhead machine rooms
    • Masonry shafts
  • Faster Installation

    • Nibav's self-supporting elevators can typically be installed in 2–3 working days, depending on the model and number of stops.

  • Architectural Freedom

    • From compact homes to luxury villas, models like Series IV Max and Series V Max also serve as design features, not just mobility solutions.

Who Needs a Self-Supporting Home Elevator?

  • Families with Seniors or Reduced Mobility

    Models like Series III Max and Series IV Max are designed to be wheelchair-friendly, offering smooth and stable movement without stairs.

  • Existing Homes & Renovation Projects

    If adding a conventional elevator feels structurally impossible, any Nibav model can be retrofitted without civil reconstruction.

  • Duplexes, Villas & Multi-Storey Homes

    For homes planning future accessibility, Series IV, V, and V Max provide higher load capacity and premium comfort.

  • Design-Conscious Homeowners

    The transparent, panoramic structure makes the elevator a visual centrepiece, not a hidden utility.

Technical Details (How It Works)

  • Structural Framework

    The elevator uses a prefabricated, self-contained structural frame designed for residential use.

  • Load & Support

    All load — cabin, passengers, and movement forces — is supported by the elevator itself, not the building.

  • No Pit or Machine Room

    The design of the elevator is fully self-supporting and does not require a machine room or pit space under the hoistway.

  • Integrated Safety

    The safety components of the elevator are an integrated part of the elevator, so they have a uniform level of safety performance to all elevations within the elevator system.

Common Questions

Yes. All six Nibav India models are built on a fully self-supporting structural system.
Series III Standard is ideal for compact layouts, while still offering the same structural independence.
Series III Max, Series IV Max, and Series V Max are designed for enhanced space and accessibility.
No major civil work is required for any Nibav model, regardless of size or capacity.
Yes. Since the structure is self-contained, model upgrades don't demand structural redesign.