Lift Report

P. Pini, B. Eng.

1. Introduction

Precise measurements instead of subjective “hunches” are the beginning of correct diagnostic procedures. The new ISO 18?738 sets down the standards to be applied in measuring elevators travel performance and ride quality. This makes it possible to measure and compare quality! This is having the predictable effects even today. On the one hand there are the manufacturers, installation and service companies whose qualities and performance can be measured and compared. On the other hand there are the planners, operators, inspectors and elevator users who can profit from this advancement, and will certainly want to do so.

Dr. Peter Lauer

When you think of Munich you will think of the Hofbräuhaus. But for many years now there has also been lift component manufacturer in Munich, Meiller Aufzugtüren GmbH, which really knows what it’s about. In Germany, wherever and whenever a lift takes you to the top, it may will be that the way into the lift is through a Meiller door. The range of doors offered extends from standard designs to tailor-made solutions of the highest quality. And as far as size, design and materials are concerned, the sky is the limit. Over half of the doors manufactured by the company are specially made for individual projects.

Restructuring in Wiedenzhausen

The changes undertaken at Wittur, the components supplier located in Wiedenzhausen, Germany, have been followed closely by the elevator industry over the past 15 months. In January of 2005 the Lift-Report editorial staff had a highly informative discussion with executives at the Wittur AG, Peter Grimm and Michael Lencik, and with Wolfgang Adldinger, technical manager for elevator systems, standards and certification, Norbert Märkl, business manager, and Harald Bohnenstengel, sales manager at Wittur K+S GmbH in Wiedenzhausen.

Norbert Märkl, Wolfgang Adldinger, Michael Lencik,
Peter Grimm, Harald Bohnenstengel, Dr. Peter Lauer

 

In just a few months – on June 28 and 29, 2005 – the “European Lift Congress Heilbronn” will be taking place for the first time in Heilbronn. This assembly of professionals was announced at the end of 2004 in some trade journals and by various organizations. Preparations have moved forward in the meantime and the program has now been finalized. The Heilbronn Technical Academy and everyone involved in organizing this meeting are proud to present attendees an interesting program (Tables 1 and 2) featuring renowned speakers.

3rd Schwelm Symposium – June 2 and 3, 2005, in Schwelm, Germany

The Schwelm Symposium will be held for the third time on June 2 and 3, 2005.

This year the use of modern technology in and around elevators will be discussed by expert speakers.

Registrations are being accepted by the Henning GmbH in Schwelm through April 30, 2004.

The EN 81-58 Standard is the New European Rule, published in January 2004, that specifies the method of test for determining the fire resistance of lift landing doors which may be exposed to a fire from the landing side in accordance with the Lift Directive 95/16 EU. This method has been designed to measure the Integrity and, if required, Radiation and Thermal Insulation of Lift Landing Doors.