Elevator Forum

as a cheat you can compare your other genny settings with the other 2 lifts in the bank. for instance find the series field on the print, measure your...

no doubt ambient temp plays a part plus a high traffic volume also. i would however check you brake cooling contacts and resistors on the brake coils ...

also is there any written history of the westinghouse elevator company? all i can get is a vague history of the whole company.thanks.

ok that doc is very interesting. if its anything like a #37 machine yes i think you should be able to lift the sheave/crown wheel out of the gear fram...

i take it if your talking about crown wheels and worm gear its a geared machine?

got a photo? geared or gearless? all of the geared whs machines we imported (#27,37 and 57) we were able to do this. the gearless machines(unsure of t...

even if in texas you dont have to be unionised it doesnt mean you personally cant have union mechanics.you should decide what is best.

hi dre. if you ordered a non serial controller wouldnt you wire it to suit and be given everything you need ie trailers and shaft wiring?

e-man i would suggest to just drop the lift on to the buffers and replace the oil. it also could be the lift pump churned the oil when cavitating maki...

Originally Posted By: sbrmilitia The Independants in our local do very well. Which we are located in Texas. Now they have a NON union shop around here...

i think they are called the varidor drives. unless you have the tool its pointless giving fault codes. they were an absolute pain in the backside to u...

ok BM. i dont necessarily agree that the OEM companies are 10-15 years ahead of the non OEM companies. the advent of gearless electronic drives,VVVF d...

Originally Posted By: BoredMember Hello all--once again, thanks for the excellent advice. If I can get the other bored members (yes, I do know how to ...

Originally Posted By: jkh BMGenerators such as the one currently being used is a dated method of using AC power from your building and converting it t...

in my experience most elevator company equipment is ok. all have good and bad designs but generally are fine particularly the gearless dc high speed l...