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FOVF is a model of traction freight elevator currently produced by Otis Electric. Launched in the 2000s.

Description[]

FOVF is a traction freight/service elevator model with geared machine. It is targeted for industrial buildings, warehouses as well as shopping centers with up to 16 floors. The model is manufactured by Otis China and it is mainly sold in Asia, although it is also sold in Mexico and possibly other Latin American countries. Some notable features included in this model are SIEI Vary Frequency System to ensure smooth and accurate leveling, and CEDES door sensors.

FOVF is currently the only Otis freight elevator model sold in Asia. It was also, at one point, sold under the Xizi Otis and Sigma brand.

Specs[]

  • Geared traction
  • 630/1000/2000/3000/4000/5000 kilograms capacities
  • 0.25 / 0.5 / 0.63 / 1 meters per second speeds
  • 50 meters of maximum travel distance
  • Serves up to 16 floors
  • Door types:
    • Two speed telescopic sliding opening (2 panels) for elevators with up to 2000 kg capacity
    • Two speed center opening telescopic opening (4 panels) for elevators with 3000 to 5000 kg capacity
  • Can have two entrances as an option
  • Up to 2 cars in a group

Notable installations[]

China[]

  • IKEA, Livat Shopping Center, Beijing

Indonesia[]

Jakarta[]

  • PIK Avenue (can be found next to the ramps leading to the parking area)
  • Tzu Chi Center Pantai Indah Kapuk
  • Thamrin City
  • fX Sudirman (modernized by Nidec in 2018 or 2019)
  • Lindeteves Trade Center (LTC Glodok) (Replacement of an older XIZI OTIS FOVF, branded Sigma inside)
  • AEON Mall Jakarta Garden City
  • Epicentrum Walk
  • Blok M Square (2008, installed under the Sigma brand)

Other cities[]

  • AEON Mall BSD City, Serpong, Tangerang, Banten (2014, service elevators)
  • Transmart Cilegon, Cilegon, Banten (2019-2020, service elevators)
  • Mitra 10 Cibubur, Bogor
  • Gramedia Expo/Dyandra Convention Center, Surabaya (installed under the Sigma brand)
  • Pasar Atum Mall, Surabaya

Malaysia[]

Kuala Lumpur[]

  • Kepong Village Mall (Lotus's Kepong) (2010)(installed under the Sigma brand)

Selangor[]

  • Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang (2010)

Penang[]

  • Penang Times Square, Georgetown (2008)
    • M Mall (formerly Entertainment City) (2011)
  • 1st Avenue, Georgetown (2010)
  • D Piazza Mall, Bayan Baru (2008)
  • Lotus's Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong (2011,installed under the Sigma brand)

Perak[]

  • AEON Mall Ipoh Klebang (2015)
  • Taiping Sentral Mall (installed under the Sigma brand)
  • AEON Mall Taiping (2014)
  • Lotus's Manjung (2009) (installed under the Sigma brand)

Other states[]

  • Lotus's Kulai, Johor (installed under the Sigma brand)
  • KSL City Mall, Johor Bharu, Johor (2010, installed under the Sigma brand)
  • KB Mall, Kelantan (2014, replacements from 2004 Sigma elevators)

Philippines[]

  • Ayala Malls South Park (2016)

Singapore[]

  • AMK Hub (2006)
  • Sembawang Shopping Centre
  • TradeHub 21 (installed under the Sigma brand)

Thailand[]

  • King Bangkok's University of Technology Thonburi - Visawa Wattana Building, Bangkok
  • Esplanade Cineplex Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok
  • Big C Supercenter Rangsit Klong 5, Pathumthani

External links[]

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