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Elevator Motors

As frequently-used mechanical components, elevators in buildings must be reliable and compliant with local codes. Relationships between elevator contractors and building owners must be solid to ensure safe and consistent operation. At Renown Electric, we provide elevator contractors with the additional services necessary to restore and maintain elevator components so that they operate smoothly. Renown […]

3 Elevator Components that Benefit from Implementing a Hydraulic Rope Equalizer

Hydraulic rope equalizers provide real-time rope tension adjustments across elevators and other lift systems while in operation. Uneven rope tensions ultimately add additional stress to vital components, negatively affecting the system’s operational lifespan and degrading performance. As safety and maintenance are paramount, elevator installers are now considering increasing the use of hydraulic rope equalizers. While […]

Renown Electric Vertima Balance rope equalizer

3 Cost-Saving Advantages of Hydraulic Rope Equalizers

Equal rope tension is critical to an elevator’s operations. Elevators used in high rise and high speed applications are particularly sensitive to uneven rope tensions, suffering from unnecessary wear, excessive vibrations, and unwelcome noise as a result. The rope tensioning process is complex. In most static systems, the balance must be checked by an installer […]

Renown Electric Transition from Geared to Gearless Machines for Your Elevator

3 Reasons to Transition from Geared to Gearless Machines for Your Elevator

Click to Expand These days, the world’s cities are filled with high-rise apartment buildings and soaring office spaces that require elevators to travel faster than ever before. Many of these buildings – especially older ones – may still use elevators powered by some type of geared traction machine, but this technology is now widely considered […]

Fundamental Processes & Tools Used for Elevator Brake Adjustment

Brakes are an essential component of an elevator’s safety system. Most modern passenger elevators contain a redundant system of at least two to three types of brakes. In addition to being responsible for stopping a car during emergency and holding the elevator in place during normal operation, brakes must also ensure smooth, quiet, and uninterrupted […]

Is It Time for an Electric Motor Replacement?

Fix it, or replace it? When dealing with critical elevator components such as electric motors, it’s important to weigh the options carefully, taking into account all unique application requirements. Choosing Motor Replacement Over Repair Electric motors are used to move elevator cars up and down, with heavy-duty metal cables and pulleys running between the cars and […]

[INFOGRAPHIC] 5 Common Elevator Myths – Debunked

Revealing the truth behind common elevator misconceptions We’re all guilty of it— waiting for an elevator to arrive, and pushing the call button over and over in hopes the elevator car will arrive faster… but does this actually work? Elevators are the most frequently used mode of transportation in the world. Every 3 days, elevators […]

Mark Your Calendars: Elevator Tradeshows Ahead

[emph]Everyone knows that fall is the time to head back to school, and this is no exception for the Renown team.[/emph] We’re hitting the road in the coming weeks to attend two major elevator trade shows: the NAEC 66th Annual Convention in Boston, MA, and Interlift in Messe Augsburg, Germany. Renown will be attending the […]

Modernize your Elevator Control Systems with Renown

How old is your elevator system? If you haven’t asked this question for a while, it may be time for you to think about updating your equipment. Renown Electric offers an array of equipment and expertise for elevator companies to utilize when modernizing existing systems by integrating new, more efficient technology. Our modernization survey […]

Find the Elevator Part You Need in Our Product Catalogue

Similar to other pieces of industrial equipment, elevators are prone to wear after long periods of regular usage. Without routine maintenance, elevators will begin to malfunction, and eventually will stop functioning altogether. Unscheduled downtime causes inconvenience to both employees and customers who rely on your company’s elevators every day. Many elevator components can fail overtime, […]

Make Sure Your Motor Meets the Elevator Industry’s Challenging Demands

In the elevator industry, it’s extremely important to use high-quality and industry-certified equipment. It’s equally critical to find equipment that fits your exact requirements. Renown Electric’s submersible and dry-type elevator pump motors accomplish both: these special application single and 3-phase motors contain a zinc-plated frame that extends the life and durability of the unit. Ideal for elevators in […]

Critical Attributes to Consider When Hiring a Company for Elevator Motor Inspection

Elevators are one of the most common and most utilized aspects of any building, whether commercial or residential. They are also one of the most important to maintain. The obvious reason for proper and regular inspection/maintenance is safety—and as long as it is, indeed, maintained, an elevator is an exceptionally safe piece of equipment. Another […]

The Importance of Regrooving Elevator Sheaves

While all elevator sheaves should be regrooved at least once, the type of groove and frequency of use determines how much additional maintenance is necessary. The groove that you select for your elevator sheave has an effect on the extent of wear that both the sheave and rope demonstrates over time. This is an especially […]