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Selling the Right Freight Solution
Stakeholders and elevator professionals alike are responsible for making the best call. There is an undeniable difference between a pre-engineered elevator and an application- design elevator, but they both have...
Open Communication Protocols for Elevators, Part 1
Applications in elevator systems for the popular LonTalk standard are discussed. Compatibility, interoperability, interchangeability, and open and standard protocols have been the hottest terminologies in the building-automation industry over the...
40 Years of Elevator-Code Standardization
An overview of the history and role of various industry codes This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first meeting of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)/Technical Committee (TC)...
The Happening: The Effects of New Zealand’s Earthquake
A glimpse into the impact the 2010 earthquake had on New Zealand and its elevator industry. by Bob Johnston, EW Correspondent Christchurch, New Zealand, has been home to me and...
Comparison of Dedicated and Swing Public/Service Elevators in Hospitals
This article investigates the challenges of swing public/service elevators in hospitals and the factors to consider while providing a dedicated service elevator. by Samson Rajan Babu photos courtesy of Hydraulik–Liftsysteme...
The Levytator: A New Innovation That Could Change Escalators as We Know Them
This paper discusses a new innovation that represents the first significant change in elevator design in more than 100 years. by Don Sadler, EW Correspondent What’s a common mechanical device...
Elevator Man Stories
A review of Jim Collett’s new book of tales that reflect upon one man’s history within the industry. by Francis S. Studders Prior to the publication of his book, I...
Mitsubishi Electric Launches New Elevator Series
The Nexiez series of elevators is equipped to reduce CO2 emissions through high energy efficiency. written by Mitsubishi Electric Corp.’s staff In June, Mitsubishi Electric announced the launch of its...
Peelle’s Heavy-Duty HSD System
The Peelle Co. displays its new Horizontal Sliding Door (HSD) system at the National Association of Elevator Contractors expo. The Peelle Co. displayed its new Horizontal Sliding Door (HSD) system...
New Technology and the Performance-Based Code – Part V Inspections and Tests
In this installment of the on going series, the role and responsibilities of inspectors is discussed. by Louis Bialy and Davis L. Turner Introduction In the March 2010 issue of...
