Winter preparation is extremely importantfor elevators, and this is something most of us don’t know. As we enter thecold months, make sure your elevator is working perfectly fine. Keep an eye onthe elevator door sills, as ice and rock salt coming off your shoes can inhibitthe door operation and jam the sills. When the heating system of your home ison during winter days, the shaft may act as a chimney and pull warm air throughthe hoist way and up the shaft. The main issue with warm air rising up theelevator shaft is that it increases the hoist way pressure and forces the doorsof elevators to part a bit, which can shut down the elevator. Similarly, for traction elevators, winterseason can have an impact on the mechanical parts of the machine, including dryrails. Also, when the weather gets colder, the elevator may begin to make anoise due to lack of lubricant on the...

When youconsider getting an elevator installed or modernized for your commercial orresidential property, there are some serious concerns you may have. Is iteconomical? How long will be the installation process? Is it worthspending money on? How long is it going to last? These are all importantquestions and should definitely be answered before making a decision. If theinstallation time is what has got you hung up, then here you’ll get all theinformation you’re searching for. So let’s see what are the key upon which theinstallation time period depends: The StructuresInvolved If you’re getting an elevator installed in anexisting building, then you may have to make some improvements to thatbuilding. It is because in order to install an elevator, certain requirementshave to be met. So you have to ensure that those improvements are done. Depending on the...

Elevators are one of the safest modes oftransportation today, yet accidents involving elevators kill over 25 people andinjure another 10,000 every year. Although movies and television usually depicthighly dangerous elevator failures, in reality it is quite different. Elevatorsare supported by several steel cables, each of which can alone support a fullyloaded elevator cab. So a falling elevator with screaming passengers in filmsis more fiction than fact. However, it is true that elevator failures can bedangerous in some cases. Here we’re going to discuss the measuresthat should be taken and the best practices that should be followed by workers,riders, and owners to ensure their safety when working or using an elevator. Elevator Safety Tips for Workers andBuilding Owners Construction workers are at the highestrisk when it comes to elevator-related accidents....

For many people, being restricted to awheelchair wasn’t a lifetime plan. However, because of some unexpected disease,tragedy, or aging years they found themselves thrust into a world they hadnever known before. As a wheelchair user, you have to face several challengesevery day, the most significant of which limited mobility. For example, yourschool or workplace corridors may be too tiny for the wheelchair to fit. Or theplaces you wish to visit may have uneven surfaces that are difficult tonavigate through. To get by, you need to make changes to yourlifestyle. But as time passes, the changes you make become a routine and helpyou live a happy life. One of the changes that you consider is installing astair lift for the wheelchair at your home. This way, you’ll be able to movefrom one floor to another with comfort. Another advantage of installing a stairlift is that you...

There are several reasons why people get elevators installed in their home. And once they decide they need an elevator, the next big decision they have to take is which elevator to buy. There are various types of elevators available in the market today: cable elevators, pneumatic elevators, hydraulic elevators, and glass elevators. Each of these elevators are popular, but for different reasons. Here we will be discussing why a cable-driven elevator might be the best choice for your home. But before that, let have a quick look at what cable-driven elevators basically are.A cable-driven lift is powered by electricity. The elevator moves up and down the glide rails, which keep it the elevator car from swaying and also enable an emergency brake system which locks the car in place in case of an emergency. The car is moved with the help of a number of steel cables that are prompted to...

Advances in construction continue to take skyscrapers to amazing new heights, but there’s a technology that has played a key role in making this possible i.e. the elevator system. Before elevators were introduced to the world, the height of buildings was restricted to 8-9 floors. It is due to elevators that constructing structures with over 100 floors has become possible.Here, we have listed down the fastest elevators that are installed in some of the world’s tallest structures:Jin Mao Tower in ShanghaiThis elevator, located in the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, is capable of moving at a speed of 32km/hour, or 20 miles/hour. The height of the tower is 421m and this lift takes 46 seconds approx. to travel from its ground to the top. This lift is manufactured by Mitsubishi and there are total 130 such lifts operating in the tower, including 2 express elevators in the...

Residential elevators were once considered a luxury feature or a status symbol of the wealthy, but today they have become a tool for the young and old, disabled, and the ones who want to add value to their home or improve its interior. With the help of residential elevators, people with mobility problems are able to move around their multi-story homes. In other words, a home elevator allows them to preserve their independence, autonomy, and privacy despite age or disability. There are several other benefits as well that these elevators have to offer. For example, they help you transport heavy and bulky objects easily from one floor to another. They also improve your home safety, especially for children and physically disabled, by eliminating the risk of accidents that might occur by taking the stairs.If you have decided to get a home elevator installed, then perhaps you already know...

Elevators have become an important part of our lives today as they provide us with a comfortable, safe and effective way of transportation between different floors and heights. There are numerous types of elevators, which vary depending on the design, speed and lighting along with many other factors. However, they all serve the same purpose. An elevator is basically a system of transportation made of different mechanical, electrical and electronic parts that allows people to move between different floors of a building.The number of elevators required primarily depend on the height of the building or the number of floors, population to be served, passenger waiting time, and design of the building. Therefore, all these factors are taken into consideration when estimating the number of lifts to be installed in a building.Here is a detailed explanation of each of these factors and...

Hiring an elevator service company is important to ensure the safety and convenience of the elevator riders. However, a lot of people end up in contract with the wrong elevator service company due to lack of information. The services of these companies at times don’t match with the requirements of the building owners, and due to lack of research they don’t get to know this before the contract has already been signed or some accident involving the elevator has taken place. Don’t let this happen to you. Make sure you do a lot of research before choosing an elevator maintenance company. You need to make sure they are a reliable team of experts that you can depend on. To help you out in this, we have listed down all the important things you need to look for when finding an elevator service company. 1. Service Quality It may is important to have a clear picture of what...

Whether it’s a residential elevator or a commercial one, many people depend on it for safe and convenient vertical transportation. It is therefore essential to ensure that it is operating correctly and is free from any sort of faults. It is the responsibility of building owners to make sure that the elevators are regularly inspected and maintained so that the tenants, visitors, or guests do not face any difficulty while travelling through the buildings. Elevator service contracts are offered by many installation companies, manufacturers, and private elevator service companies. However, deciding on an efficient maintenance company can be a complicated task.There are several elevator manufacturer companies out there that actively pursue service contracts for elevators they did not manufacture. These service contracts are comparable to the ones you would consider with the actual...