A Greek company named Mezolift is the first company to have created a solar lift, they call is Mezus Solar. The solar elevator was first debuted in September 2011 at the International Expo of Thessaloniki. The lift was specifically designed with smaller buildings and houses, with a total of 4 floors, in mind. Another reason for this lift, was the fact that it would not be using electric energy, thus being very beneficial to our environment.
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Elevators have been around for a long time now. While the design and mechanics have changed, there hasn’t been a huge jump in the technology. In this article, I will be discussing some new and cool inventions that are in the making.
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How does the interior of your elevator look? Is it scratched and dented? Will it cost you a fortune to fix? One way to make sure your elevator is upgraded and aesthetically pleasing to the eye, is to hire an elevator consultant. Consultants have a lot of experience working with companies in regard to upgrading elevators and making sure that all code requirements are met.
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Just like summer months, elevators can also be impacted during the winter. Here are a few things to keep in mind when preparing for winter months.
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This article will tell you simple ways to reduce elevator entrapments and other emergency situations. Keep these notes in mind during annual maintenance.
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Have you ever considered an escalator being part of a security system? Or, an escalator being used as a security scanner in airports? No? Well, this idea may become a reality sooner than you imagine.
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What we need is an ultra- strong fiber! A new fiber has been developed by a research team in china, making a space elevator look that much more feasible. According to South China Morning Post, a team from Tsinghua University has built a fiber from something called carbon nanotube.
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A jack is the component of an elevator that moves the hydraulic up and down. In order for this to happen, the jack needs to be pressurized with oil. When the elevator moves down the hydraulic de-pressurizes the jack.
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Let’s start off by explaining what exactly an elevator door upgrade is. Depending on who you happen to be working with, an elevator door upgrade can mean many things.
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With the summer months here, it’s very important to be aware of the impacts heat has on elevators. Did you know that temperature has a large effect on how your elevator works? Machine rooms that are too hot have the ability to negatively impact your elevator, along with causing hazards. Motor rooms that are too hot can also cause the need for frequent repairs.
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