Consulting
A Vision Evolves
Designing a VT strategy for one of the tallest buildings in the City of London This article was first presented at the 10th Symposium on Lift & Escalator Technologies, www.liftsymposium.org....
Returning After Crisis
Richie Lobert (RL), director, LML Lift Consultants, shares workplace-reentry strategies in the COVID-19 era with your author (SSP). by Sheetal Shelar Patil SSP: Which workplace-reentry strategies are recommended by LML?...
The Importance of Call-Backs
The industry expectation of maintenance records and why they matter by John W. Koshak In the North American elevator industry, maintenance records are required by the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety...
Elevator Door Detector Light Curtains and Related Door-Closing Injuries
An increase in incidents prompts this examination and explanation of door protection devices. by Frank Fletcher, Jill Sweeney and Michael Fagan We have observed a trend in personal injuries and...
Impact of Cultures on Elevatoring
Differences between norms in the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere are explored. by TAK MathewsThis article was first presented at the 2018 is the R&D involved in the science of elevatoring,...
Deadweight Dead Wrong?
Many elevators are heavier than indicated in their documentation. by Richard Blaska As elevator systems age, the need for modernization becomes compelling for a host of reasons, including system performance,...
Mandatory Maintenance
Today’s best practices call for frequent technician visits and following the MCP. In 2000, the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators added significant changes to require maintenance,...
Educating Maintenance Mechanics
The need for new mechanics to be trained on older equipment should not be ignored. In 1980, the vast majority of traction (electric) elevators were Ward Leonard motor control, and...
Industry Standard for VT Maintenance
An introduction to the important NEII-1 Part 7, with which every elevator professional should be familiar Editor’s Note: This article kicks off a regular column from experienced consultants who will...
Modernization Across Industries
In this Company Spotlight, VTX describes its work with retail, higher-education and government clients. According to reports, the nearly US$15-billion global market of elevators, escalators and moving walks is anticipated...
