A chronicle of how the LVDT has evolved into a reliable, cost-effective linear feedback device for the positioning of elevator cars.
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EW visits elevator component manufacturer GAL, which seems poised for an excellent year.
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An illustration of “Authority Having Jurisdiction” in the City of Miami Beach, including: state’s delegation of authority, organization charts, inspection reports and forms, responsibilities of private and city inspectors, and the local ordinance process. by John AntonaChief, Elevator Safety Section, Miami Beach, Florida, USA This paper was presented at Lucerne 2010, the ÂInternational Congress on…
Read More Hendrick discusses the current state of maintenance in the industry, the economic situation and how the industry can take advantage of the poor economy to enhance its reputation.
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The first installment of a new series looking at movies that feature elevators as a primary setting begins with an overview of 1974’s The Elevator.
Read More This article tries to answer some nagging questions regarding company compliance with consensus standards. by Paul Waters Over the past two years or so, I have received many questions from companies about compliance with so-called “consensus standards” such as NFPA 70E, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)’s standard for electrical safety in the workplace. Companies…
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The Foundation receives a significant response from its 2010 Safety Week. by EESF staff National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week (Safety Week) provides a focal point for the industry, on a local and national level, to join together as individuals, companies and organizations and spread the word about public safety in the elevator and escalator…
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EW covers the December ASME symposium held in Orlando focusing on the use of elevators in emergencies and a review of code updates. On December 1-2, 2010 a symposium on the use of elevators in emergencies was held at the Doubletree Resort Orlando – International Drive in Orlando. As published on the American Society of…
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An early-warning earthquake detection device capable of stopping elevators and putting building system safety measures into effect is examined. by JĂĽergen Prybylak Introduction An estimated seven million people have lost their lives in earthquakes over the last 500 years. Seismologists record about 20,000 tremors annually. Experts agree that the millions of people residing in large…
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A glimpse into the impact the 2010 earthquake had on New Zealand and its elevator industry. by Bob Johnston, EW Correspondent Christchurch, New Zealand, has been home to me and my family for 24 or so years, after crossing the Tasman Sea from Hobart in Australia. My mother always warned me about potential earthquakes, and…
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