Suspension Means and Materials

Hybrid Rope Development for Elevators

By Elevator World | July 1, 2012
Gustav Wolf discusses its HyTracâ„¢ rope and other hybrid rope characteristics. The global trend of constructing taller buildings has created a demand for longer elevator ropes. As the weight of ...
Suspension Means and Materials

Rope Research and Products for Elevator Applications

By Elevator World | July 1, 2012
Steel-wire ropes and sheaves are examined. by Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Vogel and Lothar Sieber Steel-wire ropes have an important interface in traction elevators. The ropes influence the dimensioning of the rope...
Engineering | Suspension Means and Materials

Constructional Stretch and Hoist-Rope Tension

By Mike Barnes and Martin Rhiner | July 1, 2012
Various aspects of hoist-rope tension, stretch and measurement are examined by Mike Barnes and Martin Rhiner Over the years, industry professionals have sometimes chosen to avoid performing the basic maintenance...
Continuing Education | Suspension Means and Materials

April 2025 Issue

Daily News

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races

March 31, 2025
FUJITEC APPROVED AS GOOD CORPORATION FOR HEALTHY MANAGEMENT

Fujitec Approved as Good Corporation for Healthy Management

March 31, 2025
The Schindler R.I.S.E system; image © Schindler

Schindler R.I.S.E Used on First-Ever U.K. Project

March 31, 2025
The modernized escalators; image courtesy of Forte

Forte Completes Yankee Stadium Escalator Replacement

March 31, 2025
Designs over the elevator doors and entrances show both Art Deco and Classical Revival touches; image courtesy of Pittsfield Apartments.

Historic Chicago Office Tower Eyed for Conversion

March 28, 2025