John Gale, EW Contributor Sodimas held an open factory week at its main head-quarters in Valence, France. This facility is conveniently located alongside a key motorway network, which made for easy access for visitors. The main thrust of the event was to introduce the ‘Small Lift’ home lift to the client base. Visitors were able…
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A look at the effect of elevator weight reduction on brake behavior and the development of a brake control system to solve the problem.
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Keeping passengers safe is an important concern. Draka’s Sure Stop Rope Brake helps ensure passenger safety.
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This article discusses how a well-founded selection of reliable products can be made in spite of the competitive market, and explains what to take into account in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.
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This paper discusses a new innovation that represents the first significant change in elevator design in more than 100 years.
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A review of Jim Collett’s new book of tales that reflect upon one man’s history within the industry.
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The Nexiez series of elevators is equipped to reduce CO2 emissions through high energy efficiency.
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The Peelle Co. displays its new Horizontal Sliding Door (HSD) system at the National Association of Elevator Contractors expo.
Read More In this installment of the on going series, the role and responsibilities of inspectors is discussed.
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A continued look into electrical lifts and an author’s observations and difficult encounters. Reginald S. Phillips’ Electric Lifts: A Manual on the Current Practice in the Installation, Working and Maintenance of Lifts offers unique and detailed Âinsights into the technical and operational characteristics of pre-World War II British lifts. Part One of this series (ELEVATOR…
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