Ropes
Rope-Specific Pressure
A consultant’s assessment A recent lift traction design review focused my attention upon system design and the relationship between the EN 81-20 fatigue-based calculation of the suspension rope safety factor...
Aritec New Materials Group Announces Alberto Sassi Partnership
Luzern, Switzerland-headquartered Aritec New Materials Group on May 3 announced a strategic partnership with Alberto Sassi S.p.A., the Italian company known for its elevator machine technology. Elevator belts, Aritec stated,...
Reverse Bending and Its Effects on Lift Ropes
by Serdar Tavaslıoğlu In the assembly training videos I published, there were questions about the sheaves that cause reverse bending, which was mentioned in the machine placement section. It was...
Suspension Means for Lifts
Steel ropes and chains compose the suspension means that should be used for suspending the lift car, counterweights and balancing weights in line with EN 81-20 standard. The standard defines...
A Versatile Solution
PU-coated ropes: It’s a lifetime decision by Pat Dreps and Joseph Thompson Value: 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) This article is approved for Continuing Education by NAEC for CET® and...
Prysmian Group Celebrates US$7-Million Kentucky Expansion
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined Prysmian Group leaders on December 6 to welcome a more than US$7-million expansion of its North American headquarters, including the elevator division, in Highland Heights,...
Inspection of Elevator Ropes, Part Two
Making informed decisions and taking remedial actions when ropes need to be replaced by Kevin Heling and Joseph Thompson Value: 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) This article is approved for...
