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Hydraulic Elevators: The Economic Low-Rise Green Solution
Examines how hydraulic elevators can be modernized to become “green” Hydraulic Elevators have been the backbone of the U.S. elevator industry since the 1940s. Now with the push of green...
Kleemann Energy-Efficient Elevator Study
Highlights the actions Kleemann has taken to reduce energy consumption in hydraulic and traction elevators, while analyzing energy-reduction measures and results In recent years, there has been a growing trend...
An Approach to Achieving Class “A” Certification for Complete Lift Solutions
An exploration of the development of energy-efficient lift packages for new installations and modernizations Energy consumption and ecological issues are high on the agenda of elevator-industry products, pushed by environmental...
Exploring Sustainable Service Solutions for Elevators
This article discusses sustainable solutions that increase energy efficiency and extend the lifecycle of elevators. With a continually increasing emphasis on green building practices globally, many building owners, facility managers,...
Wind Turbine Tower Elevators, Part I
Confusion over wind turbine tower conveyance code jurisdiction is explored in this first article in a series on the topic. The elevators currently installed in wind turbine towers do not...
More Responsibility for Passenger Safety: A Forum on Elevator Drive Safety
In November 2011, experts from the Chinese elevator industry attended a seminar hosted by Torin Drive, a provider of elevator traction machines. On November 7, 2011, around 70 experts from...
Lockout/Tagout Can Be Required More Than You Think
A look at a fundamental safety rule service mechanics must consider when working on elevator equipment: the control of hazardous energy, more commonly known as lockout/tagout procedures. Given that this...
Steam-Powered Elevator Engines
Examining early steam-powered engines and their evolution There is, perhaps, nothing as antithetical to our conception of the modern electric elevator engine as the 19th-century steam engine. Our mind’s eye...
KEB dV/dt Elevator Chokes: Protect your Elevator Motor Investment
This article provides an explanation of the effects of high dV/dt created by variable-frequency drives and offers solutions to protect elevator motors. submitted by KEB America, Inc. During the past...
Submersible Electric Motors for Hydraulic Lifts
Choosing the appropriate motor for an elevator can allow more efficient energy use. by Ivo Busi and Fabio Calegari In recent years, the hydraulic lift, as an alternative to the...
