This article investigates the challenges of swing public/service elevators in hospitals and the factors to consider while providing a dedicated service elevator. by Samson Rajan Babu photos courtesy of Hydraulik–Liftsysteme Walter Mayer GmbH, InterMetro, Cambro, Schindler, Lobby Solutions, Swisslog, Construction Specialties and Dural GmbH Introduction This article investigates the challenges of swing public/service elevators and the…
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The self-climbing elevator system, an alternative to exterior hoists, was installed in the Shard London Bridge. by Jennifer Chatham In August 2010, KONE announced that its first Jump Lift in the U.K. was installed in the Shard London Bridge (ELEVATOR WORLD, July 2009). Developed by KONE as a self-climbing elevator system, the Jump Lift provides…
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The modernization of this tower included an update of its elevator system to increase reliability, safety and improve traffic performance. by Thorsten Elsaesser The 22-story Crescent Tower is located on the corniche (a road on the side of a cliff or mountain) of Sharjah, a prime location in the U.A.E. Built in 1996, the tower…
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EW visited the international trade exhibition hosted in Milan, Italy. During the week of November 17, 2010 neither the frequent rain showers, nor the global economic climate did much to dampen the spirits of those who attended Lift 2010 in Milan. The event was again held in the Fiera Milano Exhibition Center. Easily accessible from…
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The advantages and characteristics of electronically controlled lift valves are explored.
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A look at Blain Hydraulics, a manufacturer of flow control valves for hydraulic elevators.
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Thermal balance temperature of hydraulic elevators is assessed and recommendations to achieve lower balance temperature are given. by K. Ferhat Celik and Murad Kucur This paper was presented at ElevcoN Lucerne 2010, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology 18, edited by A. Lustig. It is a…
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Kleemann recently launched a new hydraulic system designed to transport vehicles that allows for the maximization of the net carrier area. by Nickos Spyropoulos European lift-system manufacturer Kleemann recently launched a new system designed to transport vehicles. Dubbed the KTS 2/M, the hydraulic lifting system is designed and manufactured according to the European Machinery Directive…
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Looking back at history shows there are a few similarities between the industry’s current situation and that of 1980. The “job” of the historian may be described as follows: he or she looks back at a specific period of time, surveys the facts, then offers an assessment of the period. In other words, historians “tell…
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In October 2010, Euro-Lift held the first exhibition of its kind in Kielce, Poland. Leszek Zaj˛ecki is a marketing specialist at Targi Kielce. On October 19-22, 2010, Euro-Lift held its first exhibition of its kind in Kielce, Poland, at the Kielce Trade Fair Congress Centre. More than 2,000 visitors attended the event according to Targi…
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