Maintenance
Going Up
Renovating a 136-m-high maintenance lift at Severn Bridge Every day, thousands of commuters use the Severn Bridge, which crosses the River Severn and links South Wales with South West England....
Semiconductor shortage
In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses how global supply disruption impacts lift drive availability and obsolescence. Over the past 18 months, semiconductor manufacturers have pivoted from supplying industrial automation...
Construction of Poincare Space Map and Phase Plan Map for Escalators, Part 2
Work repeats that explained in Part 1, but with data derived from passenger loading. Abstract In part 1[1], Poincare space map and phase plan map (Poincare section) were constructed from...
Construction of Poincare Space Map and Phase Plan Map for Escalators, Part 1
Your author notes confirmation of smart step data’s fractal set nature. In this study, Poincare space map and phase plan map (Poincare section) are constructed from traces of measured data...
Escalator Handrail Mechanism
An introduction to and maintenance tips regarding this important safety/comfort system The handrail movement mechanism of an escalator consists of a complex structure, which has its own characteristics from other...
Technological Influence Over Sustainable Maintenance
The goal of great companies is to build industrywide platforms to bring together a broad ecosystem of partners. by Onur Artıkoğlu This article was first presented at the 2019 International...
Preventive Maintenance
This Readers’ Platform tackles the question, “Is technology a complement or substitute for the technician?” by Craig Zomchek As technology advances, there seems to be a misconception that skilled technicians...
How Elevators Should Be Maintained
In this Industry Dialogue, Champion’s founder and CEO talks best practices for maintenance and more. by Lee Freeland Donald Gelestino (DG), founder and CEO of Champion Elevator Corp. in NYC,...
Hoist Rope Longevity
In this Readers’ Platform, your author says proper installation and maintenance ensure long life and safety. by Fartash Razmjoo Many in the industry may have noticed that an excessive number...
Going Remote
For Madden Elevator, the pandemic had a silver lining in cost savings that helped enhance its maintenance capabilities. submitted by Madden Elevator Co. The pandemic prompted Madden Elevator Co. to...
