“What if the cables let go?”, “What if the cab falls?”, “What if…? ” Although we all ride in lifts every day, there are people who are apprehensive about getting in one, either because they fear getting trapped or being…
Stairlifts are platforms or chairs that are attached to the staircase using rails to let anyone with reduced mobility travel safely from one floor to another. Through a rail installed on the wall or on the side of the stairs…
It is still common to see manual or semi-automatic doors in lifts in all types of homes and buildings, inside the cab, on the landing… or even in both! It is clear that manual doors, which are activated by pulling…
Conducting a vertical traffic study is more essential than you think to make sure the right size lift is installed. To carry out this study, it is vital to obtain as much reliable data as possible on the traffic characteristics.…
To guarantee the safety of everyone who uses an elevator it is a requirement to have a telephone in a lift. Emergency calls from lifts are the main notification method in the event of entrapment. That’s why it’s important to…
At ILS, we are working to incorporate the latest technology into our lifts. We want to make them safer, easier to maintain and improve the rider experience. Because of this, we recommend replacing the photocells in the doors with modern…
When a lift stops, the cab must be perfectly level with the corresponding floor, such that it is neither above nor below the floor surface. This pinpoint accuracy makes it easier for users – especially those with mobility problems or…
You go in the lift, press the button for the floor you are going to, the doors close and the cab starts going up. Suddenly, you notice a strange jolt and the lift stops. You are now stuck in a…
More and more companies are focusing on the energy efficiency of their products. And this is no less important in the lift industry. Which is why, at ILS, we use new technologies as gearless motor, design improvements and optimisations that…
Let’s consider the following example: What is the average service life of a car? It would be unusual for you to keep using it after 15 years. However, have you ever stopped to think about how old your lift is?…
Improve your lift safety and make your building more accessible. All existing lifts should incorporate safety measures similar to those found in new lifts