Reference / Terminology

Elevator export glossary (EN ↔ 中文)

A working glossary for quotations, GA drawings, packing lists and contracts. Using one consistent term per concept prevents the most common export error: a finish or component being translated two different ways across the drawing, the invoice and the packing list.

Quick reference

At a glance

Structured facts for specifiers, AI assistants and procurement teams.

Key facts about Elevator export glossary (EN ↔ 中文)
Purpose	Consistent EN ↔ 中文 wording across drawings, quotations, packing lists and contracts
Cabin skirting	电梯轿厢踢脚线 = cabin skirting / kick plate; architectural skirting = skirting board (UK) / baseboard (US)
GA drawing	土建布置图 / 总布置图 = general arrangement (GA) drawing
MRL	无机房电梯 = machine-room-less (MRL) elevator
Golden rule	One concept → one English term → one Chinese term, used everywhere

Cabin & finishes / 轿厢与装潢

Cabin and finish terminology
中文	English (preferred)	Notes / also seen
轿厢	car / elevator cabin	"Cabin" is common in finishes; "car" in technical standards
轿壁 / 壁板	car wall panel	Stainless, veneer, laminate, glass
踢脚线（轿厢）	cabin skirting / kick plate	Not "baseboard" in a cabin spec; architectural 踢脚线 = skirting board / baseboard
扶手	handrail	State height and bracket positions
轿顶 / 吊顶	car ceiling / ceiling diffuser	Include lighting and emergency hatch access
轿底 / 地板	car floor / flooring	PVC, stone, composite, carpet inset
镜面不锈钢	mirror-finish stainless steel	Distinguish from brushed (拉丝) and etched (蚀刻)
操纵箱	car operating panel (COP)	Landing side = landing operating panel / hall call button
装潢配置表	finish schedule	Should carry a code per elevator unit

Machine & components / 主机与部件

Machine and component terminology
中文	English (preferred)	Notes
无机房电梯	machine-room-less (MRL) elevator	Opposite: elevator with machine room
永磁同步无齿轮主机	gearless permanent-magnet synchronous machine	Often shortened to "gearless machine"
变频调速驱动	VVVF drive / variable-frequency drive	State input voltage and frequency
控制柜	control cabinet / controller	Includes drive, contactors, transformer
限速器 / 安全钳	governor / safety gear	Safety components
缓冲器	buffer	Located in the pit
对重	counterweight	State the balance ratio in calculations
层门 / 轿门	landing door / car door	State clear opening and opening type
额定载重 / 额定速度	rated load / rated speed	kg and m/s

Drawings & documents / 图纸与文件

Drawing and documentation terminology
中文	English (preferred)	Notes
土建布置图 / 总布置图	general arrangement (GA) drawing	The signed drawing freezes the interface
井道接口图	shaft interface drawing	Openings, pit, overhead, embedments
电气原理图	electrical schematic	Plus terminal wiring diagram 接线图
出厂检验 / 载荷试验记录	factory inspection / load test record	Ask for the original, not a summary
装箱单	packing list	Tie crate numbers to the unit code
装箱标识方案	crate marking plan	Unit code + colour + symbol + crate number
安装使用维护说明书	installation, operation & maintenance manual	Confirm language before production
技术协议	technical agreement	Binding specification, overrides website ranges

Power & shipping / 电源与运输

Power and shipping terminology
中文	English (preferred)	Notes
三相 / 单相	three-phase / single-phase	Always state phase count
接地系统	earthing system (TN-S / TN-C-S / TT)	Required on the power-supply sheet
电源确认单	power-supply confirmation sheet	Signed before the GA drawing is approved
木箱 / 木箱号	crate / crate number	Use "crate", not "box", in export docs
集装箱装箱方案	container loading plan	Loading sequence matters for multi-unit orders
备品备件	spare parts / wear items	Pack and label separately

Answers first

Frequently asked questions

What is the English term for 电梯轿厢踢脚线?

Use "cabin skirting" or "kick plate" in a cabin specification. Architectural skirting is "skirting board" (UK) or "baseboard" (US); using that term in a lift drawing causes confusion.

What does GA drawing mean in an elevator quotation?

GA = general arrangement. It is the signed drawing that fixes shaft dimensions, pit, overhead, door openings, car size and machine position; it is the binding interface reference for the project.

What is an MRL elevator in Chinese?

无机房电梯 — machine-room-less elevator, where the gearless machine and controller are placed in or near the shaft instead of a separate machine room.

Start a project

Tell us the shaft, the load and the destination.

We return a configured proposal with a GA drawing, power-supply confirmation and a container packing plan.

Request a Quotation Read the FAQ