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Savaria LU/LA elevators deliver high-rise features with a low-rise cost

If you need accessibility for your restaurant, medical office, place-of-worship or education facility, the Savaria Orion commercial elevator can be the ideal answer. Designed for buildings up to 3 stories, the Orion is a fully automatic commercial elevator that meets limited use/limited application (LU/LA) elevator code. The Orion is also chosen by homeowners looking for a larger cab*.

*where permitted by local code

Modern elevator with a matte black frame and open cab, featuring dark interior panels, recessed ceiling lights, and wood‑tone flooring, set within a space with exposed beams and warm wooden floors.

High-rise look

Modern commercial elevator with stainless steel door frames, bright interior lighting, and smooth gray wall panels, shown with the cab open at the fourth floor.

Low-rise cost

LULA Elevator drive system with a motor, gearbox, pulleys, and steel cables mounted on a structural frame, showing electrical conduit and control components along the wall.

Choice of drive - MRL

Drive rail and support assembly for a hydraulic system, showing the central guide tube, mounting brackets, and surrounding track components.

Choice of drive - Hydraulic

Great capacity with minimal space requirements

Savaria Orion elevators require less overhead space and a more shallow pit depth than full-sized passenger elevators. That makes them more easily retrofitted into existing construction. Both models offer a 1400 lb capacity, fire-rated automatic sliding doors, commercial-style cab designs, and configurations for one door, straight-through, or 90-degree access.

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Two drive systems to choose from

Offered in a choice of two drive systems: the original hydraulic drive, and a machine-roomless (MRL) geared traction drive. Both models require less cost of construction when compared to full-sized commercial elevators, yet the Orion delivers great performance and the aesthetics of a high-rise elevator.

Orion hydraulic

Our more affordable LU/LA elevator runs with a smooth hydraulic drive and requires a machine room, and has been a mainstay product by Savaria for years with a reputation for reliability and affordability.

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Glass door elevator with silver frame on the upper level of a commercial complex.
Top-seller LU/LA elevator

Orion MRL

The geared traction model is built for higher daily usage – up to 200 daily trips – and features ultra-quiet operation. With the optional door buck controller, this design can be truly machine roomless to save space and cost. The Orion MRL is our premium LU/LA elevator.

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Limited use and limited application stainless steel elevator installed in a retail setting.
Machine roomless LU/LA

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Learn more about the technical difference between our two Orions. 

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Applications for the Savaria Orion LU/LA elevator include:

Medical office
Place of worship
School/ College/ University
Library/ Government office
Multi-family low rise housing
Restaurants, boutique inns, retail

Savaria LU/LA Elevators Gallery

Savaria Orion LU/LA elevator with glass hoistway enclosure, multiple floors visible through transparent shaft in modern commercial building atrium with staircase
A glass hoistway (by others) may be possible subject to local authorities. Here the Orion design with its straight-through access is a stunning addition to this Toronto-area municipal building.
Savaria Orion LU/LA elevator cab with black ceiling, walls, LED recessed lighting, stainless steel handrail, and automatic sliding doors in retail loft interior
This multi-level retail store is a great application for the Orion elevator. The elevator was easier to retrofit than a full passenger elevator as it needs less overhead space and a shallower pit below.
Savaria Orion LU/LA commercial elevator with brushed stainless steel automatic sliding doors, digital hall call station, and ADA-compliant signage in retail store hallway
The Orion elevator can travel up to 25 feet. It requires between 108" to 134" of overhead space and a pit depth of 14". That makes it easier to install than a full-sized passenger elevator and ideal for accessibility use.
Savaria Orion LU/LA commercial elevator cab with white wall panels, black ceiling and trim, stainless steel handrail, car operating panel (COP), and automatic sliding doors
This health clinic has an Orion elevator with black steel cab and grey overlay panels.
Savaria Orion LU/LA elevator with glass cab walls, stainless steel frame, automatic sliding doors, and handrail in modern retail building with natural lighting
This Kia dealership went with an all-stainless Orion with a custom glass hoistway (by others). Installed by Savaria Ontario.
Savaria LU/LA Elevators Gallery
This Orion is a 3-stop, but you can service up to 6 stops (subject to local code).
Savaria Orion LU/LA elevator cab with white steel wall panels, stainless steel handrail, automatic sliding doors, digital car operating panel (COP), LED ceiling lights, and wood-look flooring
The machine roomless (MRL) Orion is a geared traction counterweight design. It is best for higher daily usage applications.
Savaria Orion LU/LA commercial elevator with stainless steel automatic sliding doors, digital hall call station, key switch, and fire safety equipment at sports facility entrance
This university stadium has a hydraulic Orion elevator with stainless steel doors and a 51" square cab.

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Orion cab selection

See our range of cab styles available for the Orion elevator 

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Commercial hydraulic elevators customized different wall materials and floor finish options.
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IMPORTANT: Safety notice for current owners of Savaria residential elevators