Abstract: A cage elevator of the cableless type which is particularly simple, safe and reliable; which forms a simple, compact and sturdy frame, cage, drive units and threaded cylinder sections combination; which may be easily extended to any height without alteration nor displacement of the other components; which has positive, neat and strong gear engagement in particular in internally threaded posts, thus offering the advantage to use square threads for self-braking; which includes a simple and convenient manual drive assembly to safely reach an exit door upon electrical power failure; and which includes guideways positively guiding the elevator cage laterally for reduced wear on the threads directly associated with the vertical travel.