KONE References 2017: Urban Journeys

China Zun,” he says, mindful of the growing popularity of the technology. Wuren agrees. He is quick to acknowledge the fact that JumpLift is the workers’ preferred choice on site, owing to its reputation of being safer and faster. ANOTHER KONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVING China Zun’s height is KONE UltraRope ® – a super-light rope with a carbon-fiber core and special high-friction coating. UltraRope is superior to conventional steel cables in every way. It reduces weights by up to 80%, allowing elevators to move farther and faster than ever before. “Eleven units at China Zun will be equipped with the UltraRope system. This technology will dramatically reduce the moving mass of the elevator and provide several efficiencies that are beneficial to the customer,” says Kwok Leung at KONE. Wuren, too, is all praise. “In the case of a fire, UltraRope is more durable and it lasts two to three times longer than steel cables,” he says. “Add to this the savings in electricity because of the reduced weight and it becomes more competitive. Therefore, I made the decision to use UltraRope in China Zun,” he concludes with confidence. China Zun is setting a beaming example for other up-and- coming skyscrapers in the country. A report by the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats (CTBUH) states China dominated the world for the ninth time in a row in 2016 in building skyscrapers. With the growing popularity of technologies such as JumpLift and UltraRope, it would be no surprise if China leads the pack this year as well. / China Zun is under construction, but already the tallest building in Beijing. 33 China Zun – China