Brakes

Development of Brake Control System for Elevators

A look at the effect of elevator weight reduction on brake behavior and the development of a brake control system to solve the problem. Rikio Kondo1, Hiroshi Kigawa1, Takaharu Ueda2,...

Draka Elevator’s Sure Stop™ Rope Brake

Keeping passengers safe is an important concern. Draka’s Sure Stop Rope Brake helps ensure passenger safety. by Douglas Babcock Most elevator rides are uneventful. The doors open, passengers get on...

How to Choose the Correct Brake

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...

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