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Why Are Traction Elevators Considered Safer Than Other Types?

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      Image Source:    https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/non-stop-traction-lift/ The technology used for vertical transportation is advancing and evolving rapidly. Traction elevators are the outcome of this advanced technology, and they have emerged as the key player that allows older people and people with mobility issues to access the upper floors of a high-rise building. This post discusses the main functionality of these traction elevators, and we will also go through the pros and cons. WHAT IS A TRACTION ELEVATOR? The traction lift offered by any elevator service company is also referred to as a cable lift, counterweight lift, or rope lift. The main components of a traction elevator are –  Cables or ropes A sheave or pulley Counterweight Motor Some traction lifts also have gears between the motor and the sheave, while some lifts are directly connecting the motor and the sheave. The cable ropes are made from solid stainless steel for enhanced safety....

Important Steps to Take Before Commercial Lifts Installation

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A number of things could influence the overall cost of getting commercial lifts installed and therefore, it is very important that before you get one installed, you carry out a small research. This research should be basically on whether the chosen lift is going to fit your purpose not and what would be the overall cost of this installation. Here in this post, we will have a look at some common factors that will influence the final cost.  The Basic Points To Consider Are: Meeting the Codes According to the experts, no matter they are home or office lifts or residential or commercial lifts , it is very important that they meet the Building Code of Australia for Disabled Access.  However, an important point to take into note is that this will vary depending upon the application and here, a building surveyor would be able to tell you about the mandatory requirements of a project. At the same time, the residential, as well as commercial lifts, must conform to a rec...

Reduce Electricity of Commercial/Residential Lifts with These Tips

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In a commercial building, it is said that an elevator or lift consume only 5-7 percent of the total electricity, but this too can be saved by a number of steps. The best thing about these steps is they work equally on commercial as well as residential elevators and lifts for houses and some important points have been mentioned here. Hardware Improvements With several small and major improvements of the overall mechanism or the hardware, you can make sure that commercial, as well as residential lifts, can be made to consume less electricity. The biggest step you could take is replacing the old school hydraulic lift with a traction elevator that travels up and down on a steel rope. With traction lifts, you will not require a dedicated machine room because the entire mechanism or machine is kept on the top of the cabin. This way, you actually get a more usable space, less heat and consumes less energy. Other Hardware Improvements you could make include –  Mot...

Types of Wheelchair Lifts for Houses

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A wheelchair can make life easier for those facing a disability or unable to move because of the age factor. Even better than wheelchairs is the wheelchair lift that allows these people to live without boundaries or worries of going upstairs. There are several versions present in the markets that can be used as residential lifts, but it is important to pick the right one based on your needs. To be very precise, there are two most popular types present that can be used as wheelchair lifts for houses and here is the brief information of them all.     Vertical platform lift The first one is called vertical platform lift that has a huge plethora of features to cite here. In most cases, you will find this version being installed near a stairway, but not on it. It resembles almost an elevator and raises and lowers the person in a wheelchair straight up and down. One more feature that needs a mention here is that it can hold at least 500 pounds. As far as the insta...