Safety Components

When Software Takes Control

Verifying the operational safety of relevant firmware A rising number of mechanical safety features in lift systems are monitored and controlled by software. This monitoring and control software must be...

Elevator Safety Components

Abstract Safety is vital for all occupants of a building, whether it is a residential building or a commercial building, or a combination of both. Although all users know that...

Progressive Safety Gears and Engineering

I parked my car on a busy street in Ankara. I had two problems at that moment. One of them was to take the elevator construction documents to the building...

The Mechanism of The Car Door Locking Devices and Its Impacts on The Door Dynamics

1. Introduction While the car door locking device was optional in the standards prior to EN 81-20 based on the hoistway conditions, with the EN 81-20, it has been the...

Safety Chain

A Look at safety systems in a modern high-rise elevator in light of 2018 Chicago incident While the below information may be familiar to the seasoned elevator professional, it is...

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