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Blain Hydraulics
A look at Blain Hydraulics, a manufacturer of flow control valves for hydraulic elevators.
How to Choose the Correct Brake
This article discusses how a well-founded selection of reliable products can be made in spite of the competitive market, and explains what to take into account in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Expolevador 2010: Latin America’s Elevator Exhibition
Expolevador 2010, the exhibition by and for Latin America, was held August 18-19,2010, in São Paulo, Brazil.
New Technology and the Performance-Based Code – Part V Inspections and Tests
In this installment of the on going series, the role and responsibilities of inspectors is discussed.
Lift Engineering at The University of Northampton
[…] of Physics and the Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound of the American Society of Mechanical ÂEngineers. It was co-sponsored by Orona, ThyssenÂKrupp Research Innovation and Design Product Planning Group, LEIA and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The meeting was attended by over 40 delegates representing academic institutions, the U.S. government, and elevator and […]
Direct-Industrial: Spares, Repairs and Onsite Support
Based in Blackburn, UK, Direct-Industrial is an online distributor of automation spares and repair services to the elevator industry.
Elevator Shunt Trip, Part 2
Part two of this three-article series takes a look into the use of elevator shunt trips in fire emergencies.
Reginald S. Phillips’ Electric Lifts of 1939, Part Two
[…] characteristics of pre-World War II British lifts. Part One of this series (ELEVATOR WORLD, December 2010) addressed the structure and organization of this important book and its production in the context of the 1930s lift industry and increasing governmental regulation. The first article also addressed key Âprinciples of British lift design and operation. Part […]
Draka Elevator’s Sure Stop™ Rope Brake
[…] 0.375-0.5 inches (9.5-13 millimeters). The rope brake can be kitted along with everything needed for an installation, including:Â Cable cut to length Compensation cable and accessories Power wire Grips and hanging devices Wireway and trough Electrical hardware (fasteners, wire nuts, etc.) Tools and special components For more information or product specifications, visit website: www .draka.com.
