Door Operators
Modelling Failure Detection of Lift Doors Through Sensor Fusion
This paper was first presented at the 15th Lift & Escalator Technologies Symposium in September 2024 and published at liftescalatorlibrary.org. by Daan Smans Keywords: Doors, Multiplier Effect, Sensor Fusion, Machine...
Futureproofing the U.K.’s Vertical Transport
Why flexibility in door operators is no longer optional The U.K. lift market is facing a pivotal moment. As buildings age, budgets tighten and expectations for accessibility rise, the demand...
Modeling Failure Detection of Lift Doors Through Sensor Fusion
Emerging technologies improve the overall accuracy and reliability of detecting potential failures. by Daan Smans Keywords: Doors, Multiplier Effect, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT) Abstract Although steel...
The Unsung Heroes of Urban Infrastructure
Why freight elevator doors matter more than ever Freight elevators have long been the backbone of urban development, facilitating the vertical movement of goods that keep cities running. While the...
Revolutionizing Elevator Door Systems
Introducing modern linear door operators by L.J. Blaiotta Elevator door systems are critical to passenger safety, operational efficiency and compliance with stringent industry codes. As the president of Columbia Elevator,...
Opening New Doors
How the elevator industry is taking a holistic approach to horizontal door system safety through critical code changes Nearly 20 years ago, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/Canadian Standards...
Door System Evolution
Keep it simple and reliable. Most of the components of an elevator system, including door systems, have evolved over the decades to improve both cost and reliability. Door systems continue...
Lift Doors
Hello to everyone, There is a saying, "It was the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes." The automatic door was the first thing I saw when I...
The Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co. (1925)
In 1924, the Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co. celebrated the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding. The following year, it published its first catalog devoted to elevator doors. This event highlighted...
Machine Learning Solutions for Monitoring Door Vandalism
by Gabriela Roivainen, Matti Lin, Joel Cardenas, Kari Karen and Konsta Simonen Abstract Doors being misused or vandalized has been recognized as a major cause of elevator failures, especially in...
