The DC Elevator blog will cover a wide range of topics from elevator maintenance to safety practices and industry news. Keep visiting – we’ll be updating this page with new articles regularly.
Welcome to the future of vertical transportation! At DC Elevator, we specialize in state-of-the-art elevator controller systems designed to revolutionize the way people move within buildings. Our advanced technology ensures enhanced efficiency, improved safety, and unparalleled user experience. Key Features: Intelligent Traffic Management: Our elevator controllers intelligently analyze passenger traffic patterns and adjust elevator dispatching […]
June 8, 2023
We at DC Elevator value our customer relationships and hope that you’ve come to see us as a trusted service. To us, part of serving you is keeping you informed of anything in the marketplace we believe affects you. Choosing an elevator phone monitoring solution can seem like a straightforward task, but it has many […]
June 7, 2023
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 […]
May 30, 2023
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 […]
May 30, 2023
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 […]
May 19, 2023
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 […]
May 16, 2023
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 […]
April 25, 2023
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 […]
April 11, 2023
Elevators are now regarded as a safe mode of transportation within a building. Additional advantages include comfort, convenience, and dependability. However, there are some guidelines for using these systems “safely.” Whether you use an elevator at home or in a commercial building, it is critical that you follow the safety guidelines outlined in this guide. […]
March 31, 2023
It’s not just the adults who need to follow safety rules when using an elevator. Elevators can be dangerous if you don’t know what to do. To protect your child and everyone else, it is important to set them up with the right knowledge of safety rules ahead of time. — It is important to […]
March 15, 2023