Dumbwaiter elevators are small sized elevators or lift that can be used to carry small items in various places. Dumbwaiter lifts are most commonly used in restaurants, hotels, libraries, hospitals, factory etc. to carry small and lightweight items that are usually heavy for a person to carry and move from one place to another or one floor to another. Dumb-Waiters are generally driven by a small electric motor with a counterweight and their capacity is limited to about 250 kg.