An examination of Henry D. James’ article, which provided a rationale for why developers and architects should adopt running two cars in a single shaft by Dr. Lee Gray, EW Correspondent The history of vertical-transportation (VT) systems is filled with accounts of talented engineers who invented elevator systems intended to “revolutionize” VT. An unexplored aspect…
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Plug-and-play fault monitoring systems can make for fast detection of lift faults. To adapt vertical-transportation systems to future demands, the lift industry has identified a need to move from today’s preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to predictive-maintenance strategies.[1] Therefore, the latest generation of high-end lift systems are often connected to the cloud, where control-system data…
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The commercial F5 series drive and accessories are offered for winding-drum or traction applications in which an open-loop geared induction motor is typically used. As the U.S. population ages, mobility within the home can become a challenge. Relatively simple tasks, such as using the stairs, become increasingly difficult as we age. For some, the only…
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The selection of reliable safety brakes is discussed in this Readers’ Platform.
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In this Readers’ Platform, your author asks the question, “Who decides why and when?” Henry Ford II argued, “Obsolescence is the very hallmark of progress,” and I’m sure that most can agree that we have seen rapid progress in elevator technology over the past 30 years. Technological advancement and obsolescence are two sides of the…
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GEFRAN frequency converters were installed in Hanover, Germany’s unique Einstein Elevator.
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Entrepreneur Israel Gamburd forged his own path into the accessibility/home elevator business. Business plan: Work for the family company until you decide you don’t like it. Be lazy “in a good way.” Don’t take no for an answer. Persuade successful business owners to let you pick their brains. Keep the entrepreneurial fire burning. That may…
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Otis earnings call reveals winners, losers and opportunities. At the midpoint of an unprecedented year, executives at Otis provided a look at what the future holds during a conference call with analysts in late July. They described an elevator world in flux and facing challenges, but not without opportunities. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they said,…
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Schwelm, Germany-based Henning’s ELVI 2 Elevator Inspection System has received ASME A17.7-2007/CSA B44.7-07 performance certification from Notified Body Liftinstituut as an alternative system for Category 5 (CAT5) testing, according to Kevin Heling of Wurtec, Henning’s distributor for the U.S. and Canada. The certification means that the baseline requirement for an alternative method of CAT5 testing…
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A futuristic city with “an artificial moon, phosphorescent beaches and flying taxis” is envisioned by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia’s border with Jordan, Global Construction Review reported in August, upon announcing developer Neom Co.’s pick for the latest member of the project team — U.S.-based engineering firm…
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