Focus Topics
It’s a “Sensitive” Elevator
A look at how load weighing devices feature into modern elevators. by Don Simons Technology has been improving the safety and performance of almost everything in our world over the...
Membrane Potentiometers Simplify Position Sensing
Discusses how membrane potentiometers have changed the way engineers think about sensing and how they improve upon mechanical potentiometers. by Guido Woska Membrane potentiometers have changed the way engineers think...
Optical Elevator Door Sensor System with Planar Detection Area
A newly developed optical door sensor system improves detection performance, increases safety and overcomes the weaknesses of conventional door systems. by Emiko Sano, Masahiro Shikai, Yuki Kawae, Akihide Shiratsuki, Hajime...
Semiconductor Technologies for Novel Elevator Sensors
3D light curtains have their limitations, but novel semiconductor technologies may make up for those shortcomings. by Beat De Coi and Felix LustenbergerESPROS Photonics Ltd., Switzerland This paper was presented...
Modern LVDT Position Sensors
A chronicle of how the LVDT has evolved into a reliable, cost-effective linear feedback device for the positioning of elevator cars. by John Matlack and Mike Puccio The linear variable...
Modern Hydraulic Power Units: Evolving from Electronic Control into Intelligence
The advantages and characteristics of electronically controlled lift valves are explored. Dr.-Ing. E. Goenechea, Bucher Hydraulics AG, Switzerland This paper was presented at ELEVCON Lucerne 2010, the International Congress on...
Blain Hydraulics
A look at Blain Hydraulics, a manufacturer of flow control valves for hydraulic elevators. by Roy W. Blain Blain Hydraulics GmbH is a leading manufacturer of flow control valves for...
Importance of Thermal Balance for Hydraulic Elevators
Thermal balance temperature of hydraulic elevators is assessed and recommendations to achieve lower balance temperature are given. by K. Ferhat Celik and Murad Kucur This paper was presented at ElevcoN...
Kleemann’s New Transportation System for Vehicles
Kleemann recently launched a new hydraulic system designed to transport vehicles that allows for the maximization of the net carrier area. by Nickos Spyropoulos European lift-system manufacturer Kleemann recently launched...
Development of Brake Control System for Elevators
A look at the effect of elevator weight reduction on brake behavior and the development of a brake control system to solve the problem. Rikio Kondo1, Hiroshi Kigawa1, Takaharu Ueda2,...
