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A paternoster or paternoster lift is a passenger elevator, consisting of a chain of open compartments, each usually designed for two people, that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping. Passengers can step on or off at any floor they like. The same technique is also used for filing cabinets to store large amounts of (paper) documents or for small spare parts, as well as for carpet & vinyl roll, or tyre, storage/display/dispensing machines. The much smaller belt manlift, consisting of an endless belt with steps and rungs, but no compartments, is also sometimes called a paternoster.
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