Tower Parking Systems Types & Advantages

Parking space has become the most vital issues faced by the civilians, as well as real estate developers. There has been a recent surge in the number of vehicles on the road that has affected the available parking spaces in buildings, malls, hotels, multiplexes, etc. making it very limited, if at all available. Due to this, there are certain parking violations such as on-road parking, which causes major congestion. Traffic congestion, along with very limited parking spaces, has made it extremely difficult to travel anywhere within any city.

Tower Parking Systems Types & Advantages

A tower parking systems is one type of an automated parking system (APS) that is mechanically designed to vertically allocate parking spaces, especially in areas that have very small and narrow plots. This system is also known as an elevator parking system as it uses a lift mechanism to reach the various “levels” it provides, ranging from 5 to almost 35.

Developers have now moved towards installing these tower parking systems in their buildings as they help with feasibility, security, safety and provide more parking spaces in a more systematic manner. There are also added benefits such as effective space utilization, cost efficiency and eco-friendly sustainability of the country with lesser car emissions. These integrated systems are the future of car parking systems in India.

A tower parking systems has become extremely convenient to implement as it requires the the most compact plot area, and maximizes the parking spaces within the same space. For example, it provides enough space to vertically park 60-70 vehicles, in the floor space of just 3 vehicles. These same towers could be built next to each other, either in a connected or an independent structure to provide even more convenience to the user, as well as the builder. It is one of the most efficient types of automated parking systems as it reduces the space required, and saves space for amenities such as green spaces in parking lots.

Key Advantages:

Security: In comparison with the other car parking systems, the tower parking systems provides maximum security and safety measures. As the cars are placed in spaces high above the ground, it eliminates the chances of any theft, damage or vandalism of any kind.

Space Utilization: The tower car parking system utilizes extremely compact space and is vertical in nature, and has the capacity to accommodate vehicles in large numbers. Thus, it is mostly preferred for buildings that have very limited parking space or floor area. This is highly beneficial for developers that have commercial projects in place.

Cost Efficiency: As compared to conventional parking spaces, the tower parking system requires very less building volume and material and this makes it quite cost efficient. Conventional parking spaces could burn a hole in your pocket due to the amount of land they require and the building material for the same. This makes tower parking systems the perfect choice as they are built vertically.

Fully Automated: These systems are completely automatic in design, which means that the user only has to park the car on the platform. The system will then find a nearest available vacant space on any of the levels and transport the car there.

Tower Parking Systems offered by Wohr:

Combiparker 555

The Combiparker 555 is a multilevel independent parking system that makes the most of compact spaces available. It stacks cars closely together, which creates more space. It offers an 8 level parking system, one on top of the other, and can horizontally have 5 grids next to each other. It can easily accommodate up to 31 parking spaces and supports the tower parking version. This system conveniently accommodates cars that have varied heights, as the sliding carrier units are adjustable. Each platform can accommodate cars up to 2600 kgs.

Parksafe 580

The Parksafe 580 is a fully automatic multilevel parking system that has one central lift and storage shelves on either side, and can have up to 50 levels! This automatic parking system has a tower, pit or tower/pit configuration with the transfer area at the base level, top level or any intermediate level. The central lift can have up to 3 parking rows on its sides. This parking system becomes even more convenient as it completely gets rid of ramps and driving lanes, and also provides high security against theft and vandalism.

Wohr is one of the leading manufacturers of car parking systems worldwide. Wohr Parking Systems (WPS) brings the same high German standards of innovation, manufacturing quality, safety and service for customers in India. WPS offers the most extensive range of parking systems all manufactured as per the high standards of its DIN EN ISO 9001 certification.

WPS has become the leading choice for users looking for stack, double, puzzle, underground, tower, pit parking systems along with a range of fully customized automatic parking systems. Recently, WPS has successfully installed 100,000 automated parking spaces all over India.

Types of Puzzle Parking Systems Offered By Wohr

A multilevel car parking is one that provides multiple parking spaces at different levels – that is Upper& Lower levels, is known as a puzzle parking systems.

Types of Puzzle Parking Systems Offered By Wohr

These levels have the capability to move horizontally or vertically, just like a “Puzzle” which would automatically park a vehicle in a vacant space. These systems are independent in nature, which means that any car can be parked or retrieved without vacating another parking space.

These parking systems make use of hydraulic mechanism to move the “pallets” vertically and horizontally, depending on the availability of a vacant space. One benefit that this system has over other parking systems is that it has multiple entries for the user to enter from, which essentially reduces the time it takes to park a vehicle. The system is fully automatic and the driver just has to park the vehicle in the lower platform and vacate the car. The system then moves the pallet on which the car is placed to a vacant space wherever it is available. In order to do this, there is always one vacant space, which enables all the other platforms to move freely and retrieve the car that is needed.

Puzzle parking systems are one of the types of multilevel car parking systems, and offer the user a unique experience. Unlike traditional parking spaces, they do not require the extra space that is generally used to navigate around until a convenient parking space is identified. It also offers higher cost efficiency as it reduces the operational costs as well as construction costs. Being built vertical, the system demands lesser land space, hence reducing the land costs. It is generally easier and faster to construct within a space as compared to a conventional garage or parking space. These Puzzle parking systems are used mainly for residential buildings, condominiums, office buildings, etc.

Following are the types of Puzzle parking systems offered by Wohr.

1. Combilift 542 – Two Level Independent Parking Systems

The Combilift 542 is an independent parking system that has two levels, and uses a pit. It is mostly preferred where the headroom space is restricted. This system has one empty platform at the entry, which allows the other platforms to conveniently slide until one parking space is free. In case the user requests for a lower level platform, the upper level platforms will move laterally until there is an empty space into which the appropriate platform is raised. The weight carrying capacity per platform is 2000 or 2600 kgs, and can accommodate cars having height between 150-205 cms. It can have an arrangement of 2-10 grids next to each other. This system has safety doors that assure safety of parked cars.

2. Combilift 551 – Two Level Independent Parking Systems

The Combilift 551 is another kind of a two level independent parking system that requires a full length driving length in order to access parking grids. The central levels only moves laterally while the upper platforms move vertically, in order to make room for a vacant parking space. Just like any other independent parking system, there is one space left vacant to enable the movement of other platforms to access the vehicle. The platform has a capacity to accommodate cars of 2000 or 2600 kgs, and the grids vary between 2 to 10. The platforms can vary in size as per the requirement.

3. Combilift 552 – Two Level Independent Parking Systems

Combilift 552 Car parking system is for independent parking of cars above and aside each other. It can be arranged in 2 rows one behind the other, that increase the convenience and parking space at the same time. There is a vacant space in the first row that allows the user to drive through to reach the second/rear row. It has a weight carrying capacity of 2000-2600 kgs and can have a variable arrangement of platforms, as per the requirements. It can have 2-3 rows available and has a central operation and control device.

4. Combilift 543 – Three Level Independent Parking Systems

The Combilift 543 is a three level independent parking system, and has a singular entrance for the vehicles to enter from, that is at the very center. It has the capability to arrange up to 10 grids in a horizontal pattern, on each level. This provides almost three times the parking space and gives the users a one of a kind experience. Because this is a combination of the other 2 systems, it also has a weight carrying capacity of 2000 or 2600 kgs. The cars are stacked and put close to each other, thereby saving more space.

Wohr is one of the leading manufacturers of car parking systems worldwide. Wohr Parking Systems (WPS) brings the same high German standards of innovation, manufacturing quality, safety and service for customers in India. WPS’s top priority will always be quality, and operates to the high standards of its DIN EN ISO 9001 certification.

WPS has become the leading choice for users looking for stack, twin, puzzle, underground, tower, pit parking systems along with a range of fully customized automatic parking systems. Recently, WPS has successfully installed 100,000 automated parking spaces all over India.