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Evolving Elevator Communications
The introduction of new technology is occurring at an incredible rate, changing the way people communicate. Connectivity has never been better, nor so complex.
Escalators that are Friendly to Humans and the Environment
In pursuit of increased margin of safety and environmental protection, a new escalator has been developed. Yoichi Ise, Mitsuru Sakaue and Toshiyuki Fukuda MITO Design & Production Division, Urban Planning and Development Systems, Hitachi, Ltd., Japan This paper was presented at ELEVCON Lucerne 2010, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies and first published in […]
Elevator Movies, Part Two
[…] 1983, throughout Europe over the next two years and in the U.S. in July 1985. Abwärts (released in the U.S. as Out of Order) is also a product of the European film industry. Produced and filmed in Germany, the movie followed the common “trapped in an elevator” story line. Unfortunately (at least for our […]
LifePatron® Advanced Earthquake Warning System
[…] the vibration severity in view of the possible arrival of seismic waves that originate from large earthquakes. The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences has tested this product with respect to its sensitivity. Sensor Technology The electronic components used in the Secty LifePatron and the measuring accuracy linked with it were checked by comparative […]
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: 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.
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 principles of British lift design and operation. Part […]