Elevator Information
How Your Life Safety Devices are Impacted by Landline Technology Phaseout
The emergency phones inside your elevators have historically been low-cost to maintain and keep compliant. That is no longer the case. As cellular networks have become more reliable and affordable, the traditional fixed phone line infrastructure has become significantly more expensive as analog gets decommissioned. What Does This Mean for You? Moving away from traditional…
Read MoreHow Elevators Add Value to a Building
How Elevators Add Value to a Building Many of today’s buildings are becoming loaded with interesting and trendy amenities designed around technology, lifestyle requirements and convenience. Things like gyms and spas, rooftop gardens and swimming pools, game rooms, theaters and even in-building dog parks are all becoming more standard. And these things aren’t just in…
Read MoreElevator Cab Air Purification Systems
As cases of COVID-19 are rising, as the riding public continues to return to work and as we start to encroach upon the new school year, there are many concerns with the Delta variant of COVID-19. Keeping an elevator cab environment clean from airborne contaminants is starting to become a concern for many. The utilization…
Read MoreHow Do Warmer Temperatures Affect My Elevator?
In the summer months, we can experience very high temperatures which can affect your elevator’s performance. This can lead to increased elevator service calls, equipment failures, controller failure, relay failure, door operator failure, and motor failures among others. Machine Rooms Elevator machine rooms are susceptible to extreme swings in ambient temperature when not controlled properly. …
Read MoreElevator Types: Which is Right for You?
With all of the different types of elevators available in the market it can be difficult to know which is right for you. There are several reasons why there are so many offerings in the market. Some are better for smaller low-rise buildings while others are better for high-rise transportation. There are two major types…
Read MoreOtis Elevator Company Recalls Private Residence Elevators Due to Entrapment Hazard
Otis Elevator recently announced a recall on their Otis and CemcoLift Private Residence Elevators as children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate. This entrapment can cause serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor. This safety alert…
Read MoreRes Ipsa Loquitur and Elevator Doors
Recently the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an important ruling on an elevator case that is likely to impact future cases involving elevator injury claims. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that, “Res ipsa loquitur is an equitable doctrine that allows, in appropriate circumstances, a permissive inference of negligence to be drawn against…
Read MoreAdvantages of Hydraulic Elevators
Hydraulic elevators can have many advantages when compared to traction elevators that have no machine room otherwise known as MRL’s. The main advantages can include reduced noise pollution, design flexibility, safety, easier maintenance and serviceability, economic installation, and reduced total lifetime costs. Noise Reduction with Hydraulic Elevators One of the overlooked aspects to MRL’s is…
Read MoreBudgeting for Your Elevator: How to Consider Costs Upfront, from Installation to Modernization
Building owners should calculate the total cost of their elevator equipment prior to signing on to their long-term investment and large-scale installation. Elevators are one of the most expensive additions to any type of building; they’re often vital to the building’s operations and ADA compliance, as well. Yet while elevators facilitate access and utility, the…
Read MoreModernize Your Elevator the Smart Way: Part 3 – How to Get Your Modernization Project Completed On-Time & On Budget
Elevator modernization re-invests in your building and promotes the safety and comfort of your riding public; however, it’s also usually a complex project with significant costs. It’s important to effectively plan for your elevator modernization so that the project returns on your investment by increasing both your equipment’s worth and tenants’ and visitors’ satisfaction. 1.…
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