PVE Cube: the square, modern pneumatic elevator
All the advantages of a PVE, in a square footprint with framed glass that suits a contemporary house. 36 by 36 inches, two passengers, two or three stops, and an installation measured in days.
At a glance
| Capacity | 450 lb, two passengers |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 36 x 36 in |
| Stops | 2 or 3 |
| Drive | Pneumatic (air pressure), no cables or hydraulics |
| Construction | Floor opening and a 220V circuit; no pit, shaft, or machine room |
| Installation | 2 to 4 days on site |
| Safety | Lowers to the bottom landing on power loss; mechanical brake |
| Options | Fold-down seat, acoustic package, smart access controls, custom colors |
| Made in | USA |
Why the Cube
Fits a corner
Square sides sit flat against walls, so it uses space the way a closet does rather than the way a column does.
Looks intentional
Framed glass panels and clean lines. In a modern kitchen or living room it reads as design, not equipment.
Minimal maintenance
No oil, no cables. Occasional seal replacement after thousands of rides.
Fast project
Light site prep and a short install. Most Cubes are riding within a few weeks of delivery.
The Cube in place
Kitchen placement 
Living room 
From the upper landing 
Tucked into a pocket
Where we install the Cube
Throughout central Pennsylvania and the western Philadelphia suburbs, including West Chester, Malvern, Downingtown, Villanova, Bryn Mawr, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hershey, York, Mechanicsburg, and State College, and in northern Maryland including Frederick, Westminster, Columbia, Ellicott City, Towson, Rockville, Potomac, and Bethesda. See the full service area.
Compare the Cube with the round PVE models and the Pollock shaftless elevator on the comparison page.
Questions we hear every week
How is the Cube different from the round PVE?
Same air-driven technology, square profile. The 36 by 36 inch footprint tucks into a corner or against a wall more naturally than a round tube, and the framed glass panels read as modern. It carries two passengers and serves two or three stops.
How fast can a Cube be installed?
Two to four days of installation once the floor opening and circuit are ready. No pit, shaft, or machine room, so the site prep is light.
Does it fit a wheelchair?
No. The Cube is sized for one or two standing passengers or a seated rider on the fold-down seat. For wheelchair access, look at the PVE52 or the Pollock in its large footprint.
What does the Cube cost?
Less than a traditional elevator and in the same neighborhood as the round PVE37. We quote after a visit because the number of stops, finish options, and site work set the price.
Recent work near you
Every photo here is one of our own installations. No stock images, no staged showrooms.
Ready to talk it through?
Call and you will reach a person who installs these for a living. Or request a free in-home consultation and we will come to you, measure, and give you a written price with no pressure.