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Elevator | LB 18

LB 18 (LB18-001D1CG-B13)

Product Description

Oleo has been offering the LB series for over thirty years. The Oleo LB gas hydraulic buffer series is globally recognised for its excellent performance and reliability. It is a self contained, maintenance free* unit designed for heavy and high speed installations offering our largest mass range. 

Given the large mass range and rated speed of the LB series, this buffer can be found in a number of different installations including, low, medium and high rise buildings, vehicle and service elevators.

The LB series is designed and built according to strict engineering standards and is universally approved and globally certified.

* other than statutory inspections.

  Metric Imperial
Rated speed 1.80 m/s 354 ft/min
Maximum speed (115%) 2.07 m/s 407 ft/min
Stroke 'S' (min.) 249 mm 9.80 in
Impact mass range 500-8330 kg 1102-18364 lbs
Height 'H' max. (extended) 723.3 mm 28.5 in
Height 'C' min. (compressed) 455.8 mm 17.9 in
Height 'F' to reservoir top 414.0 mm 16.3 in
Weight no oil (dry) 26.4 kg 58.3 lbs
Oil volume 5.6 litres 1.5 gallons
Reduced stroke: Rated speed with terminal speed limiting device, based on EN81.1 rule 10.4.3.2 and ASME A17.1 rule 2.22.4.1.2
Reduced stroke ASME A17.1 2.71 m/s 533 ft/min
Reduced stroke EN81.1 1.8 m/s - ft/min