If you suspect there's a fire in your building, is it safe to exit from an upper floor using the elevator? If you guessed no, you're right. An elevator may stall, fill with smoke or both. Take the stairs.
Elevators in the early stages of the 20th Century relied on hydraulic power. However, hydraulic elevators were limited in the height they could reach, and as all buildings were equipped with electricity, elevators were mostly powered by alternating current.
Over the course of a year, the energy used by a building’s elevators can be significant, especially if your facility has a high traffic flow. Installing a new generation system can provide quicker, more reliable service while reducing energy use by as much as 74 percent.
Many types of residential elevators require a pit to be dug and reinforced, which may be difficult in an existing building. The pit is to have the elevator door flush with the floor without a step up into the cab.
It’s important to remember that waiting to call for service on an elevator could end up costing your more later in repairs. Since a relatively small mechanical issue can compound into something larger when it’s allowed to continue unchecked, getting repairs right away is the best way to save money.
Did you know that the idea for the elevator has been around since ancient Rome? The Roman architect Vitruvius designed the first elevator, built by famous Greek mathematician and physicist Archimedes in 236 BC.
Cable-borne elevators are extremely safe. Their safety record is unsurpassed by any other vehicle system.
Did you know that in some cases a residential elevator can offer tax deduction benefits? In some states, if a residential elevator is added to a home due to mobility or medical issues, some of the cost of building the elevator may be tax deductible.
A climbing elevator is defined as a self-ascending elevator that has its own propulsion. The propulsion is usually done by an electric or a combustion engine.
Even if you are not struggling to get around your home today, you should at least consider the possibility that it may one day happen. When that day comes, you will certainly value the decision to add an elevator to your home.
One of the most prominent benefits of a residential elevator is that it helps physically disabled people move easily between the floors of their homes.
Did you know that each step on an escalator is in the shape of a triangle? The reason for this is so the steps keep on moving throughout, and square steps would take much longer.
If your custodial crew is not familiar with proper cleaning procedures for elevators, we can train them. Using the wrong materials can damage electrical components or ruin the aesthetic appeal of the cab.
One of the key safety features of a residential elevator is that the doors cannot be opened while it is in motion. Doors are mechanically locked and will not open until the destination is reached.
Have you noticed that the doors on the elevator aren’t quite as quick to retract when something’s in the way as you’d like? Since a problem here can lead to serious injuries, it’s a good idea to call for service as soon as you notice an issue.
Did you know that the recommended frequency for elevator maintenance/servicing depends both on the type of unit that’s been installed and how often it’s used? For normal usage levels, recommended servicing is every month.
The fastest and longest elevator ride in the United States is in the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower in Chicago. It travels at about 20 miles per hour (actually 1800 ft/sec) and reaches the top in less than a minute.
Everything from the number of starts to the building environment can affect elevator operations. Designed to be safe, durable and long lasting in a wide range of conditions, elevators do require regular maintenance and repair to remain that way.
Roped hydraulic elevators are named for the type of drive. Roped - or simply - hydraulic drives use a 1:2 ratio for the hydraulic piston and aircraft cable, which helps lift. The ratio means for every foot of piston travel, the cab travels two.
In disaster movies, people escape from elevators using the overhead hatch. Is this practical in real life? If you guessed no, you're right. In modern elevators, the hatch is usually sealed shut.
Depending on the type of the elevator and drive you choose, an machine room might be require. Winding cable elevators are the most flexible for machinery, but require a machine room somewhere in the home. The same with hydraulic elevators.
Our professional and skilled technicians are not only highly proficient, but they have received all of the certifications and licenses required by law to repair, service and inspect residential and business transportation systems including elevators and escalators.
