Torin Drive is an elevator component brand belonging to Suzhou Torin Drive Equipment Co., Ltd., headquartered in Changshu, Suzhou, China. The predecessor of the enterprise was Changshu Elevator Traction Machine Factory Co., Ltd, established in 1989, specializing in research, production, and providing drive solutions for the elevator industry. The company's capability portfolio includes not only core elevator components but also expands to air compressors, construction hoist gearboxes, tower crane gearboxes, permanent magnet motors, brakes, industrial fans, precision casting, and industrial control systems.
In the elevator sector, Torin Drive is widely known for its geared and gearless elevator traction machines, especially permanent magnet synchronous machines used for machine room-less (MRL) elevators, home elevators, passenger elevators, and modernization projects. According to Elevator World, Torin Drive is one of the world's largest specialized elevator traction machine manufacturers and suppliers, with over 30 years of experience, exporting to more than 70 countries and territories. This source also notes that Torin Drive's products cover applications with capacities up to 5,000 kg and speeds of 8.0 m/s, while also providing other elevator drive components.
Typical Torin Drive product groups include gearless traction machines, geared traction machines, drive motors, brakes, pulleys, replacement parts, and configurations for new installations or elevator modernization. In the North American market, Torin Drive North America offers solutions for both modernization and new construction, including geared machine replacement, AC geared/DC to AC gearless conversion, machine room-less elevators, heavy-duty traction machines, basement machines, overhead geared systems, elevator components, and spare parts.
In Vietnam, Torin Drive has an advantage in the imported component segment with competitive costs, a diverse supply chain, and the ability to meet various building configurations. Certain models such as GTW7, GTW9/GTW9S are often introduced for home elevators and passenger elevators, with common load ranges of approximately 320–1,150 kg.