Product Spotlight

PIT Actuator For Retracta Ladder

Smart Elevator Tech, LLC has developed a tool that allows the operator of its Retracta Ladder® (ELEVATOR WORLD, June 2011 and February 2013) the ability to retract (raise) and extend...

MVT Low-Rise MRL

Mongrain Vertical Transport (MVT) is an international builder of hydraulic elevator packages, featuring its Leistritz Emarelleâ„¢ machine-room-less (MRL) hydraulic elevator (ELEVATOR WORLD, April 2013). However, while that counterweight roped system...

OTIS GEN2 Switch Elevator

Otis has launched a new residential Gen2® elevator that eliminates the need for three-phase power, and utilizes solar power and battery-backup technology. The Gen2 Switch™ elevator will be available through...

Schindler 5500 Launches Across Global Markets

A new elevator for the mid-rise, mixed-use segment is now on the market. The Schindler 3300 currently reigns as Schindler’s best-selling product around the world, serving the low-rise market. Also...

The Lift Store Usa Enclosed Wheelchair Lift

Safety codes require most commercial applications involving a lift height of greater than 60 in. to be installed in a shaft. The Lift Store USA’s new solution to this situation...

Inclined Elevator in Port D’Andratx, Spain

This Project Spotlight covers the main components and specifications of this private-residence installation, which views the sea and port. In 2011, ThyssenKrupp Elevator completed the installation of an inclined elevator...

Focus On Sensors: Carlo Gavazzi Photoelectric Sensors

Carlo Gavazzi Inc. has expanded its PD30 series of miniature photoelectric sensors. The PD30 Basic Series features improved accuracy and a simplified setup via potentiometer. It also adds a background...

Elevator Emergency  Light Kit

The Elevator Emergency Light Store has introduced its universal elevator emergency light kit. It includes five different stud mounting configurations and can be installed on all car- operating panels. Operating...

Online Cab Designer

United Elevator Cabs, Inc. has unveiled its Online Cab Designer, a 3D rendering program available without cost at website: uselevators.com/cab. The designer is intended to be user friendly and provides...

HD Series Servos

Servotronix Motion Control Ltd.’s new HD series servo system features a digital servo drive with a high-precision AC servo motor. The combined servo drive and motor are designed to offer...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

Armas

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus