A brief history of the freight-elevator biparting door, in addition to why and how they should be modernized Freight elevator hoistway doors are traditionally robust due to their heavy-duty purpose, i.e., taking abuse from users, trucking needs, operating in extreme temperatures, and opening and closing multiple times during work shifts. Indeed, it is not uncommon…
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ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas was contracted to equip this Las Vegas resort with energy-efficient elevator modernizations. Considered to be one of the first “mega” resorts in Las Vegas, The Mirage Resort opened in 1989 and is still considered one of the city’s major attractions. It features more than 3,000 hotel rooms, 100,000 sq. ft. of gaming…
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A look at several elevator components appropriate for modernizations Modernization is a major undertaking and is often more complex than a new installation. Issues such as newer technologies, modified codes and improvement in the items to be replaced need to be considered and addressed. While upgrading an elevator system has its challenges, modernizations are a…
Read More An overview of several vertical-transportation modernizations delivered by ETA Melco The vertical-transportation industry has been abuzz with modernization across the world, especially in markets where elevators have been in use for more than 20 years. The U.A.E. (specifically, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah) is a relatively new market, having a limited number of elevators, primarily…
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KONE provided this New Mexico airport with two phases of escalator modernizations in minimal space. The Albuquerque International Sun-port (ABQ) is similar to other airports across the U.S. in that its doors are open 24/7. While there is a stairway and small elevator, the airport’s four escalators between the ticketing and concourse/TSA checkpoint transport the…
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The elevators in two of New York City’s (NYC) widely known museums are equipped with touchscreens as part of their modernizations. During construction in 1940, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, most commonly known as The Guggenheim, was hailed as the signature project for New York City (NYC) architecture. Now, 70 years later, the museum has…
Read More Traffic conditions and performance evaluations of tall residential buildings Tall Residential Buildings Present Special Problems In large cities, a trend towards tall and luxurious residential buildings in central locations is noticeable. The problems of commuting between a faraway home and a city center are fuelling this trend. The primary difference between tall office and residential…
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This article examines various elements of elevator drive technology. The technical demands placed on elevator technology have grown steadily in recent years. For example, conventional electrical drive technology with gear motors is increasingly replaced by torque drive systems, usually on the basis of permanent-magnet synchronous motors. For new construction and modernization projects, buyers have given…
Read More Industry labor costs and suggestions as to how one can lower them The best projections regarding future trends in the elevator industry predict already-high labor costs significantly increasing over the next five years. Some estimate the hike to be as steep as 8% per year in that period. As labor costs soar, businesses often see…
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Absolute encoders for direct drives LM Mechanical Lift System Fritz Kübler GmbH Zähl-und Sensortechnik’s LM 3 and LM 5 are preassembled elevator systems for shaft-copying, designed with bearings to make a significant contribution toward increased safety and reliability in lift technology. The units also feature a vibration-resistant encoder-mounting fixture and smooth-running toothed belt to provide…
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