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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...
More Than Math
In this Industry Dialogue, Dr. Bruce Powell provides insight about himself, his illustrious career and the state of the VT industry today. Dr. Bruce Powell is a math nerd, sure,...
Elevator Consulting Engineers — What Do They Do?
Longtime consultant discusses role in designing vertical-transportation systems. This paper was presented at Elevcon Berlin 2018, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies, and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology...
It Has to Be Safe
Liftinstituut Solutions experts discuss consulting activities with governments, building owners and others. Efficiency and reliability are ideals for any transportation system, be it road or rail, on the sea, in...
Dan Winslow, CEIS and Senior Consultant, CNY Elevator Group
This busy Certified Elevator Inspection Supervisor (CEIS) speaks about today’s industry, ethical standards and more. Dan Winslow, Certified Elevator Inspection Supervisor (CEIS), is a master juggler. Balancing numerous responsibilities at...
The Right Elevator Consultant
How to make the right decision when choosing an elevator consultant Any good elevator technician can witness the code-required testing of an elevator and know his or her way around...
