Brakes

Enhancing Passenger Safety: A Framework for Assessing and Optimizing Elevator Braking Distances

An important metric that maintenance companies can utilize to enhance equipment safety by Shaik Javeed This paper was presented at Elevcon 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. Abstract Passenger safety is paramount...

Optimized Elevator Brakes for the New Standards

Revolutionary new system from mayr minimizes noise and maximizes safety. by Alexander Hutler and Sebastian Steinart This paper was presented at Elevcon 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. Abstract Wherever people are...

Beyond the Safety Code

Advancing elevator safety through secondary rope brakes by Andy Crowe The evolution of elevator safety has been marked by a continuous pursuit of innovation, driven by both technological advancements and...

Dual Plunger Retrofit Brake Kit

Titan’s offering prioritizes elevator safety and reliability. submitted by Titan Field service teams frequently encounter aging or underperforming single plunger-designed brake systems that demand attention. Titan’s Dual Plunger Retrofit Brake...

Machine Wars

Hello everyone, In today's elevator market, the machine is the most important and most technological product in the rail-door-machine trio. Machines have been sold in our country for years based...

Things To Consider When Choosing An Elevator Motor

by Yasin Eker The elevator motor is the basic component that powers the elevator system. It converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, enabling the elevator car to move up and...

Reliable Brakes for Gearless Machines

No high-rise building without elevators - the architecture of our cities in particular would be inconceivable without safe vertical passenger transportation. For this to be comfortable and risk-free, the safety...

Elevator Brakes 1895-1927

In this History article, your author provides a brief presentation of early brake systems. The first edition of Frederick A. Annett’s well-known book on electric elevators appeared in 1927. Annett...

Unitized vs. Caliper vs. Drum

Your author explains the top eight similarities and differences of these elevator brake types. The braking system in an elevator or hoist is not often seen by passengers, but they...

Elevator Safety Requires Quality

In this Readers’ Platform, long-time manufacturer mayr offers advice on choosing the correct brake. submitted by mayr The global effects of competition in the elevator industry have repeatedly given price...

Rendering of the outdoor elevator; image via The Japan News

Japan Castle To Get Outdoor Elevator

Inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport; photo by Robert Polidori for SOM

Lack of Adequate VT Sparks Concern in Mumbai, India

The Alpha Matar team; image courtesy of Alpha Matar

Alpha Matar Signs Cooperation Protocol With Sunrise Hotels Group

Images courtesy of KONE

KONE Celebrates 115th Anniversary

SDSU PARKING ELEVATORS OPERATING WITH EXPIRED PERMITS

SDSU Parking Elevators Operating With Expired Permits