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Events

Make a Better City: Expo 2010 Shanghai

By Elevator World | February 1, 2011

Events

SODIMAS Open Week 2010

By Elevator World | February 1, 2011

Brakes

Development of Brake Control System for Elevators

By Rikio Kondo, Hiroshi Kigawa, Takaharu Ueda, Masunori Shibata, Jun Hashimoto, Akihiro Chida and Hideaki Marumo | January 1, 2011

A look at the effect of elevator weight reduction on brake behavior and the development of a brake control system to solve the problem.

Brakes

Draka Elevator’s Sure Stop™ Rope Brake

By Douglas Babcock | January 1, 2011

Keeping passengers safe is an important concern. Draka’s Sure Stop Rope Brake helps ensure passenger safety.

Brakes

How to Choose the Correct Brake

By John Eberle | January 1, 2011

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.

Technology

The Levytator: A New Innovation That Could Change Escalators as We Know Them

By Don Saddler | January 1, 2011

This paper discusses a new innovation that represents the first significant change in elevator design in more than 100 years.

Reviews

Elevator Man Stories

By Francis S. Studders | January 1, 2011

A review of Jim Collett’s new book of tales that reflect upon one man’s history within the industry.

Product Spotlight

Mitsubishi Electric Launches New Elevator Series

By Mitsubishi Electric Corp.’s staff | January 1, 2011

The Nexiez series of elevators is equipped to reduce CO2 emissions through high energy efficiency.

Product Spotlight

Peelle’s Heavy-Duty HSD System

By Michael J. Ryan | January 1, 2011

The Peelle Co. displays its new Horizontal Sliding Door (HSD) system at the National Association of Elevator Contractors expo.

Performance-Based Code

New Technology and the Performance-Based Code – Part V Inspections and Tests

By Louis Bialy | January 1, 2011

In this installment of the on going series, the role and responsibilities of inspectors is discussed.

History

Reginald S. Phillips’ Electric Lifts of 1939, Part Two

By Dr. Lee Gray | January 1, 2011