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Elevator Maintenance Checklist
| Categories: Commercial Elevators, Elevator Services
Have you ever wondered what an elevator mechanic is doing while servicing your elevator? Here is an insider’s look at the steps that most elevator companies use in their inspections. These are general guidelines. The steps the elevator mechanic takes d …
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High-Rise Buildings Drive Smart Elevator Market
| Categories: Commercial Elevators, Elevators In The News
The growing number of high-rise and super tall buildings around the world is driving the growth of the smart elevator market. The global market for these technologies is expected to reach $25 billion by 2020, according to a report by Global Industry An …
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Wheelchair Lift Weekly Test Procedure
| Categories: Commercial Elevators, Elevator Services
Wheelchair lifts must undergo routine maintenance performed by an elevator service company every six months. Since this is a long period of time between service visits, building owners or facility managers are required to conduct weekly tests. The pers …
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Elevator Inspection Checklist
| Categories: Commercial Elevators, Elevator Services
The elevator must be in compliance with all requirements to be certified for use. The elevator inspector will have a checklist of items that includes (but is not limited to) examining/testing the following: Car Buffers Counterweight Buffers Safeties Ov …
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The Benefits of Elevator Modernization
| Categories: Commercial Elevators, Elevator Services
Elevators typically have service lives of over 20 years, but over time their performance can begin to decline. When that happens, it might be time to consider modernization. The decision on whether to modernize elevators depends to a large extent on te …
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Interview with Andy Darnley, President of Nationwide Lifts
| Categories: Nationwide Lifts
What is the goal of your new website, elevators.com? AD: Our new site will focus heavily on providing information and education. For example, it will include a large selection of drawings, specifications, and BIMs that will be useful for architects and …
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