Vancouver’s Eye of the Wind is one of the world’s first wind-turbine viewing towers with a public elevator. The Eye of the Wind, perched atop Vancouver, Canada’s Grouse Mountain, is one of the world’s first wind-turbine viewing towers with a public elevator. Completed in 2010, the Eye of the Wind’s viewPOD™ transforms the wind turbine…
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In May, ASME A17 code experts were recognized for their service as A17 committee chairmen and officers. The first edition of the ASME A17 code was published in 1821. It was prepared by an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) committee for the protection of industrial workers. The committee was comprised of representatives of manufacturers,…
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This article discusses some of the basic concepts of hydraulic elevators and configuring their power units. by Parag Mehta and Dr. Ferhat Celik The first installment of this series (ELEVATOR WORLD, December 2010) gave insight into the selection of components like the pump, motor, flow control valve, cylinders and pipe rupture valve. This concluding article…
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An overview of a Seattle-based custom cab-interior manufacturer In 1999, four partners founded Vertical Dimensions, Inc. in Seattle, with the intention to provide quality, custom-built elevator cab interiors to the greater Puget Sound area of Washington. In 2002, Steve McBride purchased the company, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the cabinetmaking and yacht…
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Holland’s Callidus Group specializes in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial elevators for special environments. “Innovation is like art” is a slogan that seems to suit Holland’s Callidus Group. Owned by Theo Holtrop and Feitze Veenstra, Callidus is a technical project agency specializing in the design and production of advanced custom-designed mechatronical systems suitable…
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Though the agenda for the 62nd-annual National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Convention in New Orleans (September 11-15) is brimming with activities and events, those attending may find them-selves with some free time and an eagerness to explore “The Big Easy.” With so many unique experiences and attractions to enjoy, visitors may wish to arrive…
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Gillespie Corp. recounts the process of making the Speaker’s rostrum on the House floor wheelchair accessible. On January 27, 2010, President Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to de-liver the State of the Union address on a wheelchair-accessible Speaker’s rostrum in the U.S. House of Representatives. Later that year, on July 26, Congressman Jim…
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Elevator safety-code specialists from across the globe met at the World Elevator Conference hosted by the China Elevator Association in Huangshan, China. Elevator safety code specialists from Australia, Europe, India, Japan, Korea and North America met with their Chinese counterparts and more than 260 Chinese elevator-industry professionals at the World Elevator Conference hosted by the…
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A look back at the Elevator U (EU) conference held on June 7-9 at Pennsylvania State University There are several elevator-industry educational events, meetings, seminars and product exhibitions held each year on every continent. Most of these have taken place for many years, and although they are always very worthwhile from an educational and networking…
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Members of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) had the pleasure of meeting in Victoria, Canada, on June 14-18 for their annual convention. Hosted by John and Lesley Dodd of Victoria, another successful event revolving around the association’s annual general meeting and exposition was greatly enjoyed. Opening Proceedings The first day of events had day-long…
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