OTIS ELEVATOR REPAIR FOR EMERGENCY ELEVATOR WOES

Posted by New England Elevator on June 17th, 2019

There could be a number of reasons that causes an elevator to break down. For one, the system might have taken one too many trips and is already showing signs of wear and tear. It could also be caused by a power failure, or a mechanical malfunction of one or several of an elevator’s many parts. There are unexpected scenarios that cannot be predicted no matter how good maintenance is done, and these issues need to be addressed immediately before it blows up to a bigger, more complicated problem later on.

Here are some elevator issues you should know, and their corresponding repair solution that may be done by your professional elevator servicing company:

FAILED POWER SOURCE

A working elevator consumes a significant amount of power, and as such is prone to surges that might disrupt operations. If there have been any changes in voltages or a building’s utility system, chances are it will affect the elevator’s power consumption as well, which can further damage the system.

A power quality survey may be done to check if the right voltage requirement is met. If not, the repair experts may use infrared technology to visualize the specific troubled spot and focus on fixing it before it affects the total system.

WORN OUT SHEAVES

A sheaf is a grooved pulley and is a key component of an elevator along with the ropes that facilitate the movement of the lift. Worn sheaves lose their groove which can prematurely hoist and wear out the rope, and this can turn into a disastrous fail if not acted upon immediately. The sheaves can be regrooved or replaced entirely to ensure that nothing untoward occurs with the pulley system.

MOTOR MISALIGNMENT

The elevator motors are an essential part, and are paired with other equipment pieces that connects it to the rest of the system. This means that the motors need to be aligned carefully with the shaft, or else could suffer from motor bearing wear. When this happens, operation can be compromised. This can be repaired by checking and realigning the motors. There are also some new design motors that do not need to be realigned and may be an option should you need to replace the motors.

NOISY OR FAULTY BEARINGS

Half of motor failures are caused by malfunctioning bearings. You may feel vibrations or hear high frequency noises while the elevator is operated, which may indicate worn out bearings, which then affects the safety of the elevator. There are inductive absorbers that can be installed by your repair professionals to protect system breakdowns caused by faulty bearings.

CONCLUSION

At Newenglandelevator.com, safety is a priority, and they say no to trial and error when it comes to Otis elevator repair. They are a team of experts who repair at the quickest possible time without having to sacrifice high quality technical service. If you are in need of an elevator repair company you can trust, New England Elevator is the name you are looking for.