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Reginald S. Phillips’ Electric Lifts of 1939, Part Two

A continued look into electrical lifts and an author’s observations and difficult encounters. Reginald S. Phillips’ Electric Lifts: A Manual on the Current Practice in the Installation, Working and Maintenance...

Elevator Shunt Trip, Part 2

Part two of this three-article series takes a look into the use of elevator shunt trips in fire emergencies. by Dan Winslow, CEIS History Summary From the timeline published in...

The Application of Electromechanical Spring-Set Brakes in MRL Machines

"This article discusses some of the basic components and operation of DC electromagnetic spring-applied brakes." by Jonathan Bullick Value: 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) This article is part of ELEVATOR...

Direct-Industrial: Spares, Repairs and Onsite Support

Based in Blackburn, UK, Direct-Industrial is an online distributor of automation spares and repair services to the elevator industry. by David Lenehan Overview Based in Blackburn, U.K., Direct-Industrial is an...

Three Steps toward Energy-Efficient Lift Systems

Certification of Lifts per VDI 4707 The energy consumed by lifts makes up a considerable part of a building’s total energy costs, making energy-efficient lift systems more and more significant....