A mechanical safety device attached to the car frame, and in some circumstances to the counterweight frame also. The device acts to stop and hold an overspeeding car or counterweight through the use o [..]

The load that includes the weights of the raw car, car interior, car door(s), rated load and car sling with all accessories. The weight does not include suspension ropes, compensation ropes or chains, [..]

An arrangement of suspension ropes in which the car speed and rope speed are equal.

An arrangement of suspension ropes in which the car speed is one half the rope speed.

Electrical power supply that provides 3-phase alternating voltage.

A device or system that controls access to a lift or building.

The door on the main entrance side. See also C-door.

A system that allows car doors to start opening before the car is fully stopped on the landing. Doors start opening when the lift car is in the door zone and the speed has decreased below the limit al [..]

A series of automatic doors for lifts, based on interchangeable components. Suitable for use in most lift applications.

Noise transmitted through the air. In lifts usually generated by the machine, ropes, control panel, doors, guide shoes and other vibrating components.