At DC Elevator, we stay on top of industry trends and happenings that affect our customers and their properties. One of those trends recently has been the adoption of cellular networks for emergency communications. As the networks have become more reliable and affordable, the traditional phone lines we all are familiar with, have gotten more […]

The emergency phones inside your elevators have historically been low-cost to maintain and keep compliant. That is no longer the case. As cellular networks have become more reliable and affordable, the traditional fixed phone line infrastructure has become significantly more expensive as analog gets decommissioned. What Does This Mean for You? Moving away from traditional […]

How Elevator Doors Work If elevators could sweat, most of it would drip from the doors. The doors are definitely the hardest working part of the elevator. Each and every time the elevator stops at a floor, a car door and hatch door need to open and close efficiently without complaint. This hard working assembly […]

Power units are a key component of your hydraulic elevator. Much like the engine in your car, they provide the power to move the elevator. COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION Your existing power unit consists of many interacting components, including valves, solenoids, pumps and motors. As these age, these components wear, resulting in greater potential for shutdowns and […]

What Are Elevator Light Curtains? Light curtains allow passengers to move freely in and out of the elevator, holding the doors open as long as ‘beams’ are blocked in the door opening. A well-designed light curtain incorporates methods of recognizing when the ‘beams’ have been blocked for a considerable period. This interface, called nudging, will […]

Did you know that over 10,000 accidents involving elevators occur each year? It would be possible to prevent many injuries by merely fixing the damaged parts. The likelihood of parts breaking in your elevator increases with usage. All day long, people enter and exit the building, therefore it is crucial that it be secure and […]