Embedded Files
The 2025 NFL shooting caused filming new elevators to slow down to decrease suspicion of wrongdoings, which as elevator enthusiasts is not condoned.
Let's get started with the elevator button fixtures.
Let's get started with the elevator button fixtures.
There are many elevator brands with different button types. Most are GAL, Impulse, and others.
GAL VP
MAD BS (name)
Otis Newer Series 2
GAL VR
Dover Impulse
Innovation NEMA 4X
Monitor TR-1000
Monitor TR-1200
Monitor TR-1100
HPS-3000
Next, let's take a look at elevator speeds.
Next, let's take a look at elevator speeds.
Inside high-rise buildings, elevators can move 450 or 500 feet per minute (FPM.) The higher the building, the faster the elevator
500 FPM
450 FPM
180 FPM
150 FPM
Next, let's observe cab designs.
Next, let's observe cab designs.
Elevators are installed with modern, classic, or glass cab designs.
Modern design
Red walls
Public transit (glass)
Classic design
Public transit (underground)
Glass walls
Next, let's discuss the differences between traction and hydraulic elevators.
Next, let's discuss the differences between traction and hydraulic elevators.
Hydraulic elevators rely on pumps. The motor room is located on the bottom floor of the building. Traction elevators rely on a heavy load on the other side. The motor room is located on the top floor of the building.
Lastly, let's observe elevator brands.
Lastly, let's observe elevator brands.
There are various elevator companies all over the world. They go by:
Otis
Kone
ThyssenKrupp (TKE)
Dover (brought by ThyssenKrupp)
Montgomery
Schindler
Westinghouse
Fujitec
Long
Mongrain
Mitsubishi
Millennium
Nouveau
Claddagh
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse