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Many facets of antimicrobial passenger protection are detailed in this dedicated section. Covers for Elevator Buttons, Panels Kapok 88 of Long Bennington, U.K., has designed protective flameproof PVC Hygiene Covers for lift control panels and push buttons. Intended to make the components much easier to keep clean, thus reducing the risk of spreading germs and…
Read MoreThis Product Spotlight details the HoldSafe handrail disinfection unit, which offers visible assurance to escalator riders. by Lawrence Madanda Escalator and moving-walk handrails are typically covered in germs, bacteria and viruses that can lead to the spread of infectious diseases. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Energy, under the right conditions, the…
Read MoreThis Product Spotlight describes a copper-alloy application process that can permanently fight microbes in VT applications. by Gregor Vahramian We don’t know how long the COVID-19 pandemic will last or when the next biological threat might occur, but it is good to know that the vertical-transportation (VT) industry can be part of both a current…
Read MoreIn this Product Spotlight, Ashla Systems describes how its UV-C technology automatically kills microbes, such as the coronavirus. submitted by Ashla Systems The emergence earlier this year of the COVID-19 pandemic has industries searching for technologies that can help in the fight against microbial contamination. Many of these industries have begun to focus on a…
Read MoreGianni Cotteta (GC), president of AdRail USA, speaks with your author (KW) about the evolving-but-bright future of its escalator handrail film. by Kaija Wilkinsonphotos by AdRail USA Your author recently spoke with AdRail USATM President Gianni Cotteta, who is based in NYC but had, at the time, been there only a couple of times in…
Read MoreSnapCab’s R&D kicks into high gear. by Kaija Wilkinson SnapCab provides pre-engineered elevator interior kits that can be installed in less than a day. Flexible designs use SnapCab’s patented interlocking paneling system, allowing elevator mechanics to follow a simple process. Building on a successful partnership with Corning® Gorilla® Glass (ELEVATOR WORLD, June 2016), Warrington, Pennsylvania-headquartered…
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