Company’s patented Fit Pit System is discussed They say necessity is the mother of invention. In the world of elevator repair and maintenance, this is no different. H2O Gone, LLC of Plymouth, Minnesota, was established in 2010 to address the impacts of the ever-changing elevator and building codes. Its founders have more than 100 years…
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A continued discussion on the codification processes of wind turbine tower elevators in North America At the 2008 American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Health and Safety Workshop in Denver, OSHA requirements were often mentioned in the context of elevators. The reference was used to find a link between many varied standards and codes, yet one…
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An overview of the history and role of various industry codes
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This article focuses on fail safe safety guards and provides solutions on how to minimize accidents caused by human error. Each year, approximately 500,000 new elevators are installed worldwide, and approximately 15 million elevators that require regular maintenance are in service globally. A substantial number of these units are serviced by small maintenance companies. In…
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Hill Hiker Inc. installs an inclined elevator for a residential property in Lakeview, New York. Lakeview, New York, overlooks Lake Erie, providing nearby residents a stunning view. It is also home to one of Hill Hiker Inc.’s most challenging inclined elevator installations. The owners of a private residence were searching for a way to not…
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The benefits of linear synchronous technology for industrial and passenger elevators by James G. Wieler and Dr. Richard D. Thornton For more than a decade, the U.S. Navy has been progressing toward the concept of an “all-electric” ship. The primary objective is to eliminate shipborne hydraulic, pneumatic, steam and mechanically driven systems that are inefficient,…
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This freight-elevator photograph was taken on June 6, 1933, in celebration of the completion of the first of two such elevators, which were, at the time, the largest truck elevators ever built. These elevators were installed at 111 Eighth Avenue (originally known as the Port Authority Commerce Building) in New York City. The art-deco building…
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In February, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. announced a new line of technologies that enables ultra-high-speed elevators to travel faster than 1,000 mpm with enhanced efficiency, comfort and safety. The technologies will be incorporated into some of the world’s fastest elevators, including those developed by Mitsubishi for the 632-m Shanghai Tower under construction in Shanghai. Mitsubishi Electric’s…
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Azerbaijan The president of the Avesta Group of Cos. has announced plans to build what some are calling the world’s next tallest building on the Khazar Islands, a development of artificial islands southwest of Baku. Named the Azerbaijan Tower, the high rise is expected to reach 1 km (1,050 m) when completed, making it 200…
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In January, Meriden, Connecticut, and its housing authority applied for a federal grant to raze and redevelop the downtown Mills Memorial Apartments into 1,000-plus residential units and commercial space. City Council Majority Leader Brian Daniels described the city as “land-poor,” a situation that has led to a proposed three mixed-use high-rise buildings on the site.…
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