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IEE Expo 2012
[…] huge market. The Technology Stream then continued with “Fundamentals of Elevator Fastenings” presented by Manek Arora (Hilti). Different types of anchors and fixing mechanisms were discussed. New products by Hilti, such as its Hoist Anchoring Kit, Elevator Top Door Fixing and Anchor Channels, were explained. “The Rope Brake Solution for Ascending Car Overspeed and […]
NAEC 2012 Spring Educational Conference Gathers in Puerto Rico
Poor weather could not stop the productivity of this March 24-27 National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) event. More than 130 delegates and their spouses met on the sunny (and sometimes rainy) “Island of Enchantment,” Puerto Rico, from March 24-27 for the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Spring Educational Conference. The agenda called […]
Research on Elevator Control Method
[…] energy storage device according to elevator motoring and regenerative brake and energy-feedback characteristics. In recent years, the number of elevators in China has increased, and the country’s production of elevators is among the highest in the world. Elevators can potentially save much energy by using different drives, especially since super-capacitor energy-storage technology has seen […]
The World of Elevator Consultants
[…] through time, during which he accurately describes the birth of the elevator consulting field and gives credit to its early practitioners. In his retirement from Columbia Elevator Products Co., Blaiotta is now frequently engaged as a consultant to numerous architects and building owners, as well as to elevator companies. His report not only describes […]
Yaskawa Releases Variable-Speed Drive
[…] Rail does not require extra motors, cylinders, wiring or control features to actuate the folding track. This feature decreases the cost, complexity and power usage of the product. In addition, the Folding Rail is among the first power-fold rails with an intermediate charge strip on the track directly above and below the hinge to […]
NYC Hotel Intercontinental Subway Entrance
[…] up the entire system at Lift-U’s shop. Plan and elevation dimensions had to be accurate down to the 1/4 in. so the lift could be released into production in time to meet the construction schedule. The deadline necessitated a release into production long before finished concrete was poured. The difficulty came in predicting the […]
Melbourne CBD Expansion Proposed
[…] cooperation between Giant Holdings and KONE has been excellent throughout the existence of our joint venture, GiantKONE, since early 2005. … This acquisition will further expand our product portfolio and geographical reach in these areas.” China is among the largest markets in the world for elevators and escalators. In 2010, more than half of […]
Liên Randle of Mitsubishi Electric
[…] contracts manager, I review all new construction contracts and some modernization and service agreements,” she explained. In addition, Randle serves as logistics coordinator, overseeing the movement of products manufactured in Mexico to the various branches in the U.S., and the San Diego branch manager, bearing responsibility for the operations of the local office. Since […]
Freight Door Modernization
[…] the Peelle Co. has developed modernization products suited for any manufacturer’s equipment. History A pioneer of the freight elevator bi-parting door, Peelle has a 107-year-plus history of product installations. Much Peelle equipment built before the 1980s remains in service and is overdue for modernization, and not just due to code changes, but also because […]
The Tortoise and the Hare
[…] existing units are more than 25 years old and ripe for modernization, makes the potential elevator modernization market in the U.S. alone more than the entire annual production of new units in most industrialized nations. Without a doubt, the existing U.S. elevator inventory is an elevator contractor’s dream and a market that will (as […]
