Maintenance

Maintenance, the Correct Approach to Raise the Quality

Proper maintenance improves equipment quality and, thus, the industry’s reputation. This article was first presented at the 2019 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Las Vegas. For more information on...

How to Set the Escalator Main Drive Chain

Rules and regulations regarding escalator drive chains and how to maintain them Each mechanical piece of an escalator can withstand a certain amount of pressure and stretch. If more than...

Smart Step Measures Escalators’ Heartbeats

A study on the smart step, a data gathering device for escalators by Dr. Ali Albadri This article is a study showing the type and category of data we at...

Silver Linings

The future of elevator maintenance is in IIoT, according to Intellithink CEO The pandemic and its associated economic crisis has precipitated a contraction of incredible and unanticipated proportions. One need...

Longer Life for Escalator Steps

LU pioneers the art of prolonging the lifespan of escalator steps in the U.K. London Underground (LU) scraps a significant number of steel escalator steps each year based upon criteria...

Steps for Reducing Accidents

Inspection and certifcation bodies take the lead by Manuel DíezThis article was frst presented at the 2019 International Elevator and Escalator Symposium in Las Vegas. For more information on December...

Reducing Risk

Codes and standards provide a roadmap for maintenance and inspection as protective measures. This article was first presented at the 2019 International Elevator and Escalator Symposium in Las Vegas. For...

Looking to the Future

Mitsubishi Elevators is building on a legacy of remote maintenance services. by Dr. Naohiko Suzuki, Shin-ichi Kuroda and Kenji SerizawaThis article was frst presented at the 2019 International Elevator and...

Modernization and Maintenance: 1956

This History article examines early, comprehensive G.A.L. materials that guided installation and maintenance. In the 1950s, the resources required for elevator modernization often supported future maintenance. This dual use of...

Method for Managing Maintenance

This article was flrst presented at the 2018 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Istanbul. For more information on December 3-4, 2019’s event in Las Vegas and to participate, visit...

Rendering of the Hilton Hawaiian Village addition; image courtesy of Hilton

36-Story Addition To Hilton Hawaiian Village Greenlit in Waikiki

NEXGEN 2026 EDUCATIONAL RETREAT TO SET SAIL IN SPRING

NexGen 2026 Educational Retreat To Set Sail in Spring

ATLAS ELEVATORS TO PROVIDE 34 ELEVATORS FOR MADINAH PROJECT

Atlas Elevators To Provide 34 Elevators for Madinah Project

CECA ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

CECA Announces Scholarship Winners

METRORAIL AUDIT HIGHLIGHTS VERTICAL-TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE CONCERNS

Metrorail Audit Highlights D.C. VT Maintenance Concerns