A look at how load weighing devices feature into modern elevators.
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Discusses how membrane potentiometers have changed the way engineers think about sensing and how they improve upon mechanical potentiometers.
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A newly developed optical door sensor system improves detection performance, increases safety and overcomes the weaknesses of conventional door systems.
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3D light curtains have their limitations, but novel semiconductor technologies may make up for those shortcomings.
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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 International 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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