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I hope that you find this section informative. It takes a number of special tools to effectively install and maintain elevators and escalators. However, it is not only conventional tools that make up the term “tools.” Items like barricades, safety harnesses, testing equipment and software are also valuable items. In this section, you will find detailed tool listings that help make installing equipment easier, safer and effective. If you have a question about these products, feel free to contact the companies directly. Let’s take a look at the companies that supported this special section. WURTEC, INC.

Wurtec is our Key sponsor, and it has a comprehensive selection of tools for the industry. Elevator people servicing elevator people, that is Wurtec. With more than 20 years of service to the industry, it is a source for elevator tools, components and communication. Offering an everexpanding product range, its goal is to be a primary source for rail installation tools, safety equipment, hoisting equipment, storage chests, test and measuring tools, and more. Wurtec also has experience providing special tooling to many major companies in the industry. THE PEELLE CO.

Peelle offers a special tool kit to make installing freight doors simple. Incorporated in 1905, Peelle is an international provider of vertical-sliding freight elevator doors and related equipment. Peelle Doors can be found on every continent. Peelle specializes in modernizing existing equipment. THE TEXACONE CO.

Texacone offers a complete hydraulic or traction-packing replacement kit. Incorporated in 1932, Texacone has manufactured and distributed hydraulic seals for more than 70 years. Texacone’s custom-engineered products are constantly researched to improve performance and quality. DRAKA ELEVATOR

Draka Elevator Products, Inc. offers an ever-expanding product range and supplier integration capabilities for the global elevator/escalator market. Its manufacturing locations in the U.S., Spain, Czech Republic and China, and distribution/service partners worldwide can provide service to local markets.

DRUCEGROVE LTD.

Drucegrove has produced advanced elevator components since 1983. Over the years, its workforce has designed and manufactured a complete range of elevator products, backed by a research and development program, solving problems and providing solutions for challenging projects. EHC GLOBAL

EHC Global designs, manufactures and services escalator handrails and escalator safety brushes. EHC services the industry from its manufacturing plants and Quick Service Depots in North America, Europe and Asia. Through this global network, EHC also provides splice and repair services. MAXTON MANUFACTURING CO.

Maxton has manufactured hydraulic elevator control valves since 1968. With its hydraulic knowledge and electronic expertise, Maxton created a series of electronic motorized control valves specifically for the residential market. SafeTach, an elevator performance meter, is highlighted in this section. THE VERTICAL SOLUTIONS CO.

The Vertical Solutions Co. is a 100% woman-owned business that has supplied the industry for more than 10 years. It offers a complete line of elevator installation tooling, plus standard items to the industry. It also offers personal-protection items and specializes in packing made-to-order safety bags. QUALITY ELEVATOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Quality is an independently owned company specializing in elevator and escalator parts and accessories. These include emergency lights and phones, inspection stations, fans, handrails, wedge sockets, packing, rollers, power units, tank cooling units, elevator air conditioners and specialized tools. I hope this special section is a benefit to the industry. Please feel free to offer your comments and look for future special sections. Best Regards, T.Bruce MacKinnon [email protected] July 2009 |

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Tools Play an

Important

Role in the Elevator Industry Every worker needs tools to perform his or her job. The vertical transportation industry is no different. Whether the worker manufactures components in a factory, installs elevators and escalators in the field or maintains the equipment in top working condition, each has tools to make the job more efficient and safer. Some of these tools are used by the engineers who design systems, the consultants who offer their advice and/or the inspectors who ensure that the systems run properly. In this special section, ELEVATOR WORLD looks at many of the tools that the industry uses. Some of these are provided by the companies that employ the workers and others are acquired by the worker to perform his or her responsibilities. As a rule, these tools are not actually part of vertical transportation, and a few are unique to the industry. The vertical transportation industry’s tools of the trade range from the common place (such as screwdrivers, drills and saws) to those relating to jobsite locations (such as safety harnesses, hardhats and steel-toed boots) to the specialized (such as electricity meters, test weights and rail gauges). From the beginning of the industry, when men and women first devised ways of lifting objects (and themselves) off the ground, they needed tools to complete their tasks. Whether those devices were simple hammers and chisels or a fulcrum and lever, the work was best done with the proper tools. As the industry progressed

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and equipment became more complicated (such as the “safety elevator” developed in the 19th century or the more recent “destination dispatch”), the tools used to produce, maintain and modernize elevators and escalators had to become more sophisticated. In addition, concern for the safety of the riding public has grown over the years. No longer could an installer look up an elevator shaft and determine alignment by simply “eyeballing” the hoistway. The relatively simple mechanical devices used to control the equipment have been supplemented by, and some cases replaced by, computerized and electronic devices that require whole new generations of tools. In addition to computerization, other technology has influenced tools and how they are constructed. The science of ergonomics has produced belts that support the back when lifting heavy objects and screwdrivers with cushioned handles for better gripping. Improvements in communications have resulted in remote monitoring, global positioning systems and almost instant transmission of blueprints and other data. Ultimately, the success of any industry product or project depends on the skills, knowledge and attention of the worker. As the old adage states, “It’s a poor craftsmen who blames his tools.” However, the correct tool, properly maintained, makes every job safer, easier and quicker to complete. 

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Jack Clamp This clamp is used as a tool when secured about the piston, cylinder or jack assembly. Its steel construction housed around custom gripping pads allows it to grip cylinders from 3” to 9” in diameter weighing up to 1800 pounds. Lifting capacity on this Jack Clamp is 1800 pounds. It breaks down for easy storage and shipment, has replaceable pads and has a higher clamping force than wood. The Draka QuickStrip wire stripper is a self-adjusting cutting and stripping tool. The QuickStrip can be adjusted to ensure that fine insulations are stripped without damaging the conductors. Both English and metric scales ensure the strip length is perfect. Draka also offers a complete set of easily interchangeable cassettes to enable precision stripping of a wide range of insulations from PVC to PTFE with just one tool.

EHC’s RapidRail tool makes installation and removal of escalator handrails quick & easy. RapidRail was designed by EHC field technicians and is made from high grade structural steel. • The machined ball at the tip ensures the handrail will not be damaged during installation. • The handle gives a comfortable grip allowing an optimum amount of lip opening force, even on the tightest fitting guides. Protect your workers, the public and your company with safety netting from The Vertical Solutions Company. Available in 48” and 102” widths and 150’ lengths, this netting is great for dividing hoistways. Satisfy OSHA regulations for overhead protection, debris containment, and perimeter safety. Effectively controls falling tools and debris and can be used as a part of an OSHA approved guardrail system.

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Model WRG-2000. Wire rope gauge. Easy, no-hassle, foolproof way to check elevator wire rope for maximum reduced diameter. Designed for 3/8", 1/2", 9/16", and 5/8" diameter wire rope. The gauge stays parallel to rope, so you are always checking from the top of one strand to the top of the opposite strand. Made from anodized T3 aluminum.

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Details The complete hydraulic or traction packing replacement kit, all in one package. High quality tools simplify the task of replacing seals in both hydraulic and traction type elevators. Contains an assortment of packing puller tips that will remove all types of sealing components found in the elevator industry. Also contains a handy self-locking diameter tape and vernier caliper for accurate shaft measurements. All of this comes in a durable snap-shut case.

Peelle's Installation Tools Kit #060040. Peelle has installed freight door systems for 104 years and knows the tricks of the trade. This Installation Tools Kit includes the most common Peelle props needed to simplify installation, i.e., a door dolly for moving panels, straps to hoist panels, a chain break, etc. The kit sells for $600 as a parts order or with a Peelle Door System. The kit is reusable and will pay for itself.

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1 800-727-5020 X 218 www.peelledoor.com Tania Butler, [email protected]

SafeTach is an Elevator Performance Meter designed with the user’s safety in mind. The SafeTach can simply be placed flat on the elevator floor and will provide 775-782-1700 real time readings of speed, rate, run time www.MaxtonValve.com and jerk on a large digital display. This [email protected] vice has an infinite speed capability and works on traction or hydraulic elevators. A wired remote is also available allowing you to operate the 4 controls on top of the unit from a standing position. Model DPG. Door pressure gauge. Lightweight, inexpensive, and universal pocket size tool, also could be used for checking hoist cable tension and V-belt tension. Last measuring memory. Measured pressure 0 to 35 lb. Tool is 8" long and 1/2" diameter.

Roebling Clamps The Wurtec Roebling style wire rope Clamps are now available in Metric! We offer the 11mm and 22mm size with additional sizes available upon request. Each of these clamps securely grabs two ropes. Rope resists slipping through the clamp because of the spiral ridges cast into the grooves. It also has indexed hardware holes to prevent incorrect assembly. Includes all hardware shown. It has a 600 pound maximum safe working load per rope.

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MaxGlide is a hydraulic oil additive that assists in improving the performance of your hydraulic elevator. MaxGlide increases floor stop accuracy, reduces high 775-782-1700 operating temperatures, provides smoother www.MaxtonValve.com starts and stops, and reduces chatter and [email protected] other performances inhibiting issues.

Model SJG12. “SOFT JAWS” Safety tool to prevent accidental damage to wire ropes. Never damage a governor rope again!! Use when performing governor test or shortening hoist ropes, or for seizing governor rope ends to prevent loss of rope lay. Design for rope size from 3/8" thru 3/4". Made from 6061-T6 aluminum, hard anodized black. Use with “Vice Grip” brand locking pliers, models 10CR, and 10WR. Draka’s Flexi-Peeler precisely cuts the PVC jacket from round traveling cable. Cut depth is easily adjustable. Two attachments permit use on cable diameters from 0.2-1.5-inches (4.5-40mm) and 1.42.0-inches (35-50mm). A replacement blade is included in the handle. The tool prevents insulation damage when stripping cable and is a safe alternative to a razor blade or pocket knife.

Break Away Canopy The break-away canopy is telescopically adjustable and comes with PearlWeave for the canopy cover, creating a protective canopy between 4' x 4' to 6' x 6'. The 3way corner brackets on the canopy fit loosely on 1" EMT posts allowing the canopy to break-away if the platform moves in the down direction while an individual on the platform stays secured to his lifeline. The Sure-Fill Repair Kit is the sure way to permanently fill scores and bad joints on hydraulic plungers. Unique solder and flux is easy to use and has excellent adhesion to most plungers. Finished repair is undetectable and provides a superior surface finish for better sealing and longer seal life. Convenient kit comes with everything you will need. Use with acetylene torch (not provided).





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Innovation,

Efficiency and

Safety

by Rob Wurth

In the elevator industry, as in most others, the products and technologies that most often grab and dominate the headlines of trade publications and are the topics of discussion at conferences and tradeshows are typically those revolving around the final product; machine-roomless (MRL) elevators, new suspension-rope materials, advanced controllers and more intelligent traffic dispatching. However, while these are the products that often showcase the latest technologies applied to our industry for the casual observer, there is an oft-overlooked area where new technologies are also applied in our industry: our tools of the trade. In order to keep up with the advances and new developments in the end-use products of our industry, the tools to install, maintain and service these products must also continuously improve and advance. Innovation, efficiency and safety have been the main drivers behind these improvements and advancements in the elevator industry, and their effect on the tools in our industry is what we aim to discuss. As innovation has driven the advancement of elevator systems, our industry is faced with the reality that job conditions and challenges are constantly changing. For instance, with the advent of MRL elevators, the disappearance of the machine room has caused many a field technician trouble with issues of dropping plumb lines for rail alignment, hoisting machines into the typically very small machine space and positioning the controller. At Wurtec, we have been addressing these issues and have developed a tool for dropping lines from the top-floor landing.

Rob Wurth

This product can be used to drop lines from the top-floor landing.

With a wide variety of adjustments and solid anchor points, it is now possible to quickly and accurately drop lines from nearly the top of the hoistway. Along the same vein, there is a variety of options for hoisting in tight spaces, including a 10,000-lb.-capacity hoist plate that can be shelled to the hoistway wall offering hoisting points wherever it can be mounted. There is also the ratcheting beam clamp “Bear Trap” that allows man-rated safety lines or hoisting equipment to be secured on an overhead beam without entering the hoistway and where access to that beam is very limited.

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International Committee. Wurth graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and has been involved in Wurtec for nearly a decade. (l-r) Ratchet beam clamp and ratchet beam clamp attached to attaching rod

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With innovation driving product design and constantly leading to higher-performing elevator systems, ride quality in elevators has gained increased focus as of late. With the latest building boom, the desire to travel faster and more comfortably has grown substantially along with the desire to install the equipment more efficiently. As a result, the need for precision on these systems has been steadily increasing. To address this, laser systems that allow precise jobsite surveying and proper alignment of “king” and subsequent rail sections in an efficient and cost-effective manner have been implemented.

this, tools that aid in many installation processes are being designed; the use of these tools allows the mechanic to install the elevator components faster, increasing efficiency. One of the staples of the Wurtec tools product line (and a product that is known to increase efficiency over many other methods) has been the False-Car rail installation system. Eliminating the need for scaffolding and typically practical for installations of five stories or more, the fully adjustable (in distance between guides and depth dimensions) False-Car allows for quick installation of rails in the hoistway. It does this by providing the mechanic with a platform that can be powered up and down in the hoistway using a cable climber. Perhaps most importantly, in contrast to the “car-sling” method of rail installation, the False-Car allows rails to be installed prior to the general contractor’s completion of the hoistway or provision of permanent power. By allowing jobsite construction of t he elevator to begin as early as possible, productivity is enhanced and job-completion schedules can be met with greater ease. As the False-Car system has steadily become more popular, one drawback that has consistently been mentioned is the need for building a wooden platform on which to ride. This has been addressed recently with the development of a patent-pending adjustable Continued aluminum platform frame.

Laser systems such as this rail alignment tool allow precise surveying and proper alignment of guide rails on the jobsite.

Furthermore, precisely manufactured tools holding tighter tolerances have been developed for rail and rail joint alignment, sill-leveling, jamb alignment, the “facing” of rails and plumbing hydraulic jacks, t o name just a few. This constant innovation in product development has allowed elevator manufacturers and contractors to continually differentiate themselves from their competition. However, it is their ability to efficiently install and service these products, thereby reducing the total cost of the product to the customer, which wins many jobs at the end of the day. Put simply, in conjunction with a welldesigned quality product, the faster, easier and more efficiently an elevator can be installed, the more competitive a company can become. This realization has gained much momentum in recent years as elevator contractors have focused on building and installing elevators faster and faster. In many cases, the best way to become more efficient is to work smarter, not harder. To accomplish

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Utilizing this platform frame, which retrofits to existing Wurtec False-Cars, installers now simply adjust their platform to the size required, install 3/4-in. plywood (or an acceptable substitute), and attach handrails and overhead protection. Using this platform not only allows for much quicker setup of the False-Car, but also provides installers with a capacity-rated and tagged platform that can be reused for the life of the False-Car. From an environmental standpoint, it also eliminates the waste created by building and throwing-away various-sized wooden construction platforms. Another area that has seen great improvements in efficiency includes the monitoring, tensioning and servicing of suspension ropes. As rope life and wear increasingly become issues and maintenance becomes more necessary, older methods such as “plucking” and tensioning via torque wrench simply do not satisfy quality and efficiency standards found elsewhere in maintenance. As a result, digital rope-tensioning devices have seen a justified surge in popularity. The use of accurate ropetensioning equipment allows mechanics to quickly and accurately measure and then tension the wire ropes in their suspension system. Depending on the design and manufacturer, tools that monitor either single ropes or all suspension ropes simultaneously are offered. Additionally, an added benefit that many users are not often aware of is that these same tensioning tools can be used to weigh the elevator car, thereby eliminating the need to “hang” the car to determine its weight – often a half-day process at a minimum. Mechanics have found that these tools’ upfront costs are often recouped in as few as two to three site visits for rope tensioning, due to the resultant increase in on-site efficiency. Another hot efficiency topic is remote monitoring. Many major elevator and controller manufacturers have been offering some iteration of this for many years, and many more are currently in the process of development and rollout of some type of remote monitoring. Whether the end goal is for preventative maintenance, data logging, hour reduction, reduced site visits or all of the above, it is quite clear that remote monitoring is here to stay. In order to compete effectively, service and maintenance mechanics must have the necessary tools at their disposal to efficiently and properly service their cus-

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tomers’ elevators, and remote monitoring will play an ever-greater role in this in the future. In light of this trend, Wurtec has developed the S3 Analyzer (S3A) as a nonproprietary remote-monitoring device. The aim of the S3A is for it to be an affordable solution for contractors and service technicians at companies of any size, which will assist them with issues like “running on arrival” by tracking and storing all events so the system can be analyzed and the intermittent problem found. E-mail alerts can be sent for predefined faults, usage information and general troubleshooting data. Whether one adapts remotemonitoring tools now or later, it is clear that the issue is something for all members of the elevator industry to keep an eye on and try to determine its exact direction for the future. The final driver behind tool development for the elevator industry is one that is exacerbated ever more by the innovation and efficiency demands already discussed. As elevator systems grow in complexity and efficiency measures are demanded to an ever-increasing degree, safety becomes a critical issue in the discussion of new tool design, development and application on the jobsite. One area that has seen some of the most impacting advances (and therefore a renewed focus on safety) has been in the electronics systems responsible for driving and controlling elevators. Historically, when mechanics needed to troubleshoot problems in an elevator system, they have “jumped out” circuits in order to pinpoint the exact cause or location of the problem. For example, door interlocks can be jumped out to determine if a car is striking an interlock during its travel. While a common practice, it is also one in which training and strict procedures should always be followed. The reason for this is simple: if a circuit is jumped out, it is not acting as it was designed to; therefore, if left jumped out in normal operations, passengers and service mechanics can be subject to abnormal risks relative to the operation of the elevator. In many cases, procedures are written to ensure that jumpers are not left on site; jumpers are assigned and/or serialized for particular mechanics in order to create accountability for them. To address this potential safety problem even further, jumper kits were created, in which leads and jumpers are provided in a pouch with a log to record which circuits have been jumped out and by whom. In addition, these pouches often offer a lanyard by

Special Section: Tools of the Trade which to hang the kit on the doorknob to the machine room, thereby making it all the more likely that someone recognizes that a circuit is currently jumped out. Building on this idea and the underlying issues behind it, Wurtec has recently developed a time-out jumper, which can be electronically assigned/serialized to a mechanic and set either by administrators or the mechanic (depending on permissions granted) to time out and allow the circuit to return to its normal state. The safety issue this is meant to address is the situation where a jumper is inadvertently left on a jobsite. In this event, the time-out jumper cannot only be traced back with a history of usage and user information, but will also prevent a circuit from remaining in an unintended state during undesirable timeframes. Another safety concern that has gained momentum as of late is the issue of using engineered and load-rated tools. In the past, tools were often created at local fabrication shops per specific customer requirements. While still an option in some cases for tools not impacted by load ratings or capacity concerns, many of the products of the past no longer meet requirements for ratings (with tags to visually inform the user of their capabilities and limitations). When working on a jobsite, especially in areas of rigging and hoisting, it is of critical importance

that the user be fully aware of the weakest point in each system. In order to calculate this, he or she must be given capacity ratings on all available load-bearing tools and equipment. Through the use of finite element analysis and in-house testing equipment, Wurtec rates and tags products when required and specified for its customers. These products provide clear markings regarding their capacities to the user, which in turn help provide a safer working environment at the jobsite. As the elevators and escalators of our industry become ever more advanced and innovative, it is critical that the tooling that supports these products in maintenance, service and installation also evolve and improve equally. Contractors and manufacturers must invest in these tools just as they invest time and money into innovation applied to their own products. As a complement to quality and innovative end-use products, proper tooling provides a strong and measurable competitive advantage toward properly capturing gains in efficiency and achieving safer working conditions on the jobsite. In doing so, companies can reap the largest possible benefit from the innovative products they are developing, installing and servicing in the most efficient manner possible for their customers, while (most importantly) keeping their most valuable assets – their employees – as safe as possible while doing so. 

Trained technicians “do it right,” resulting in minimized downtime/equipment damage and maximized productivity/ profit. The CET® Program is the cost-effective answer to certification and training for your company. “We feel the Certified Elevator Technician program is vital to the growth of our company by providing education and training for our techs. It meets the requirements of their apprenticeships and required certifications and at the same time they develop into a more productive and safe asset to our company.” - Charles “Chuck” A. Sharp, vice-president, D-C Elevator Co., Inc. The administrator and certifying body of the program is the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC). For more information, visit www.naec.org.

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The Draka QuickCrimp is the ideal tool for the widest variety of crimping requirements. It features snap-in dies that are interchanged quickly and easily to meet specific crimping requirements. Five (5) different die options cover both insulated and noninsulated terminals, lugs, ferrules, and power contacts. The dies snap together keeping your toolbox organized. Best of all, you save the expense of carrying multiple tools.

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An economical oil viewing device that is fast and easy to use. The MaxView provides easy visibility of oxidation and contamination levels using oil samples drawn 775-782-1700 from the bottom of the tank. With the www.MaxtonValve.com MaxView oil viewing device you can [email protected] catch contamination before it is too late! According to ASME Code 8.6.5.1.1, oil tanks on a hydraulic elevator should be thoroughly cleaned every 3 years.

Oil Evac Unit This oil evac unit is used to evacuate fluids like hydraulic oil from hydraulic jacks. It connects via Victaulic fittings and operates at 60 P.S.I. supplied by an air compressor. Tested on units up to 60 ‘ deep it used air pressure to push the fluid out of the cylinder.


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Vertical Solutions’ unique rail bracket inserts eliminate the need for proprietary hardware. Never be caught without insert spring washers again. The brackets attach to these inserts using common 5/8” bolts and nuts. Over 33% stronger than conventional inserts in pull-out testing. Available in both Drywall/Steel (# INW04) and Masonry/Concrete (# INM05) versions in 30” lengths.


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Piston Wrench. Unique assembly tool for locking multiple section hydraulic plungers together not only permits applying extreme torque but also protects the polished piston surface. Two wrenches required achieving a tight joint. Model CM50-3: Range 2-3/4" - 4" dia. pistons; Model CM50: Range 4-1/2" - 9" dia. pistons; Model CM50-2: Range: 8-1/2" - 16" dia. pistons. Protect your most valuable assets with quality, economical fall protection wire rope/cable grabs from The Vertical Solutions Company. Available for both 5/16” (# RG701) and 3/8” (# RG901) sizes they feature stainless steel construction, a dual cam locking mechanism and a heat treated alloy steel carabiner. All-in-one design has no pins or fasteners to lose. Meets ANSI Z359.1 and CSA Z259.2.1 A remarkable tool that refinishes hydraulic plungers that have scratches, minor rust and wavy surface finishes. These imperfections will cause short seal life and excessive leaking with packings. The Sanding Sleeve can also refinish a plunger to a factory-like finish for optimal ride performance. Texacone’s Sanding Sleeve simply bolts to existing head hardware and is clamped around the plunger. The sleeve is reusable needing only to be relined before being put back into action. The Quick-Check meter measures wire rope tension in just seconds per rope. The meter graphically displays the current tension in either English or metric readings for extremely quick rope tension measurements. There are no complex lookup tables, no conversion charts. The digital load cell assures accuracy of up to +/- 3% and the included sheave set accommodates wire diameters from 0.25 through 0.75-inches.

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The Tank Discharge filter system is used to remove particulate contamination down to 5 microns from an elevator oil system during normal operation. The as775-782-1700 sembly mounts vertically on the tank rewww.MaxtonValve.com turn line and filter bags are easily [email protected] placed without removing either the adapter plate or the discharge pipe. The filter bag is glazed on the outside and has been proven to reduce noise, turbulence and aeration of the oil. July 2009 |

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LIFTdesigner Express software is used to plan and design full-scale elevator drawings and help you create professional and accurate models for your clients or projects – even in 3D. It is very flexible and can be integrated into your company's IT infrastructure and it supports architects, consultants, engineers and elevator companies in getting their work done faster.

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Save time and money with custom packed safety bags from The Vertical Solutions Company. No need to source multiple items from multiple vendors, get all of your PPE equipment in one bag from one source. You specify the items to support your safety program, from fall protection to lockout/tagout and everything in between, and we do the rest.

Draka’s rail alignment gauges are the perfect tool for ensuring that your guide rails are properly installed. The alignment process is as easy as one-two-three! Clamp a gauge onto each guide rail stretching the elastic string across the hoistway; check the alignment of the elastic string through the sight holes in each gauge; make adjustments as necessary. This simple method has been used for many years and is the preferred by many installation and maintenance technicians.

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Pendant Station This run button provides you with an easy means to control the car. Pendant comes with an up, down, common, emergency stop button and a key switch. The pendant is prewired with 10’ of 18 gauge cable and the pluggable connector as shown. Custom cable lengths available upon request.


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Elevator Service Manager is a software suite designed and programmed specifically for the elevator industry and, as such, outperforms the generic service manager programs that are available. A fully configurable system, with modules covering Shutdowns, Contracts, Maintenance and Repairs. ESM has over 140 reports written in Crystal Reports and it is compatible with all major accounting packages. For a full list of benefits/applications, visit:


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The cylinder head identification handbook is an indispensable tool for field personnel who want to order the correct packing set the first time. Detailed CAD drawings allow quick and accurate identification without disassembling the unit. Handbook contains cylinder heads produced from over 50 years ago to present. In all, over 100 heads are shown. Handbook is printed on durable pages that stand up to oil and grease and years of use.


Drucegrove’s Equator® rope tensioning For enquiries from system is a quick and easy method to adjust US/Canada accurately and equalise rope tensions please contact The Equator® Rope Tensioning System adams.sales@ uses two gauges to compare the tension in adamselevator.com traction elevator hoist ropes to ensure they www.adamselevator.com can be equalised. All other enquiries The system is fast to use and rope tenplease contact sions are measured accurately, the tools Drucegrove directly being calibrated on the same rope. www.drucegrove.com [email protected]

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With innovation driving product design and constantly leading to higher-performing elevator systems, ride quality in elevators has gained increased focus as of late. With the latest building boom, the desire to travel faster and more comfortably has grown substantially along with the desire to install the equipment more efficiently. As a result, the need for precision on these systems has been steadily increasing. To address this, laser systems that allow precise jobsite surveying and proper alignment of “king” and subsequent rail sections in an efficient and cost-effective manner have been implemented.

this, tools that aid in many installation processes are being designed; the use of these tools allows the mechanic to install the elevator components faster, increasing efficiency. One of the staples of the Wurtec tools product line (and a product that is known to increase efficiency over many other methods) has been the False-Car rail installation system. Eliminating the need for scaffolding and typically practical for installations of five stories or more, the fully adjustable (in distance between guides and depth dimensions) False-Car allows for quick installation of rails in the hoistway. It does this by providing the mechanic with a platform that can be powered up and down in the hoistway using a cable climber. Perhaps most importantly, in contrast to the “car-sling” method of rail installation, the False-Car allows rails to be installed prior to the general contractor’s completion of the hoistway or provision of permanent power. By allowing jobsite construction of the elevator to begin as early as possible, productivity is enhanced and job-completion schedules can be met with greater ease. As the False-Car system has steadily become more popular, one drawback that has consistently been mentioned is the need for building a wooden platform on which to ride. This has been addressed recently with the development of a patent-pending adjustable Continued aluminum platform frame.

Laser systems such as this rail alignment tool allow precise surveying and proper alignment of guide rails on the jobsite.

Furthermore, precisely manufactured tools holding tighter tolerances have been developed for rail and rail joint alignment, sill-leveling, jamb alignment, the “facing” of rails and plumbing hydraulic jacks, to name just a few. This constant innovation in product development has allowed elevator manufacturers and contractors to continually differentiate themselves from their competition. However, it is their ability to efficiently install and service these products, thereby reducing the total cost of the product to the customer, which wins many jobs at the end of the day. Put simply, in conjunction with a welldesigned quality product, the faster, easier and more efficiently an elevator can be installed, the more competitive a company can become. This realization has gained much momentum in recent years as elevator contractors have focused on building and installing elevators faster and faster. In many cases, the best way to become more efficient is to work smarter, not harder. To accomplish

The patent-pending adjustable aluminum platform frame

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Utilizing this platform frame, which retrofits to existing Wurtec False-Cars, installers now simply adjust their platform to the size required, install 3/4-in. plywood (or an acceptable substitute), and attach handrails and overhead protection. Using this platform not only allows for much quicker setup of the False-Car, but also provides installers with a capacity-rated and tagged platform that can be reused for the life of the False-Car. From an environmental standpoint, it also eliminates the waste created by building and throwing-away various-sized wooden construction platforms. Another area that has seen great improvements in efficiency includes the monitoring, tensioning and servicing of suspension ropes. As rope life and wear increasingly become issues and maintenance becomes more necessary, older methods such as “plucking” and tensioning via torque wrench simply do not satisfy quality and efficiency standards found elsewhere in maintenance. As a result, digital rope-tensioning devices have seen a justified surge in popularity. The use of accurate ropetensioning equipment allows mechanics to quickly and accurately measure and then tension the wire ropes in their suspension system. Depending on the design and manufacturer, tools that monitor either single ropes or all suspension ropes simultaneously are offered. Additionally, an added benefit that many users are not often aware of is that these same tensioning tools can be used to weigh the elevator car, thereby eliminating the need to “hang” the car to determine its weight – often a half-day process at a minimum. Mechanics have found that these tools’ upfront costs are often recouped in as few as two to three site visits for rope tensioning, due to the resultant increase in on-site efficiency. Another hot efficiency topic is remote monitoring. Many major elevator and controller manufacturers have been offering some iteration of this for many years, and many more are currently in the process of development and rollout of some type of remote monitoring. Whether the end goal is for preventative maintenance, data logging, hour reduction, reduced site visits or all of the above, it is quite clear that remote monitoring is here to stay. In order to compete effectively, service and maintenance mechanics must have the necessary tools at their disposal to efficiently and properly service their cus-

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tomers’ elevators, and remote monitoring will play an ever-greater role in this in the future. In light of this trend, Wurtec has developed the S3 Analyzer (S3A) as a nonproprietary remote-monitoring device. The aim of the S3A is for it to be an affordable solution for contractors and service technicians at companies of any size, which will assist them with issues like “running on arrival” by tracking and storing all events so the system can be analyzed and the intermittent problem found. E-mail alerts can be sent for predefined faults, usage information and general troubleshooting data. Whether one adapts remotemonitoring tools now or later, it is clear that the issue is something for all members of the elevator industry to keep an eye on and try to determine its exact direction for the future. The final driver behind tool development for the elevator industry is one that is exacerbated ever more by the innovation and efficiency demands already discussed. As elevator systems grow in complexity and efficiency measures are demanded to an ever-increasing degree, safety becomes a critical issue in the discussion of new tool design, development and application on the jobsite. One area that has seen some of the most impacting advances (and therefore a renewed focus on safety) has been in the electronics systems responsible for driving and controlling elevators. Historically, when mechanics needed to troubleshoot problems in an elevator system, they have “jumped out” circuits in order to pinpoint the exact cause or location of the problem. For example, door interlocks can be jumped out to determine if a car is striking an interlock during its travel. While a common practice, it is also one in which training and strict procedures should always be followed. The reason for this is simple: if a circuit is jumped out, it is not acting as it was designed to; therefore, if left jumped out in normal operations, passengers and service mechanics can be subject to abnormal risks relative to the operation of the elevator. In many cases, procedures are written to ensure that jumpers are not left on site; jumpers are assigned and/or serialized for particular mechanics in order to create accountability for them. To address this potential safety problem even further, jumper kits were created, in which leads and jumpers are provided in a pouch with a log to record which circuits have been jumped out and by whom. In addition, these pouches often offer a lanyard by

Special Section: Tools of the Trade which to hang the kit on the doorknob to the machine room, thereby making it all the more likely that someone recognizes that a circuit is currently jumped out. Building on this idea and the underlying issues behind it, Wurtec has recently developed a time-out jumper, which can be electronically assigned/serialized to a mechanic and set either by administrators or the mechanic (depending on permissions granted) to time out and allow the circuit to return to its normal state. The safety issue this is meant to address is the situation where a jumper is inadvertently left on a jobsite. In this event, the time-out jumper cannot only be traced back with a history of usage and user information, but will also prevent a circuit from remaining in an unintended state during undesirable timeframes. Another safety concern that has gained momentum as of late is the issue of using engineered and load-rated tools. In the past, tools were often created at local fabrication shops per specific customer requirements. While still an option in some cases for tools not impacted by load ratings or capacity concerns, many of the products of the past no longer meet requirements for ratings (with tags to visually inform the user of their capabilities and limitations). When working on a jobsite, especially in areas of rigging and hoisting, it is of critical importance

that the user be fully aware of the weakest point in each system. In order to calculate this, he or she must be given capacity ratings on all available load-bearing tools and equipment. Through the use of finite element analysis and in-house testing equipment, Wurtec rates and tags products when required and specified for its customers. These products provide clear markings regarding their capacities to the user, which in turn help provide a safer working environment at the jobsite. As the elevators and escalators of our industry become ever more advanced and innovative, it is critical that the tooling that supports these products in maintenance, service and installation also evolve and improve equally. Contractors and manufacturers must invest in these tools just as they invest time and money into innovation applied to their own products. As a complement to quality and innovative end-use products, proper tooling provides a strong and measurable competitive advantage toward properly capturing gains in efficiency and achieving safer working conditions on the jobsite. In doing so, companies can reap the largest possible benefit from the innovative products they are developing, installing and servicing in the most efficient manner possible for their customers, while (most importantly) keeping their most valuable assets – their employees – as safe as possible while doing so. 

Trained technicians “do it right,” resulting in minimized downtime/equipment damage and maximized productivity/ profit. The CET® Program is the cost-effective answer to certification and training for your company. “We feel the Certified Elevator Technician program is vital to the growth of our company by providing education and training for our techs. It meets the requirements of their apprenticeships and required certifications and at the same time they develop into a more productive and safe asset to our company.” - Charles “Chuck” A. Sharp, vice-president, D-C Elevator Co., Inc. The administrator and certifying body of the program is the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC). For more information, visit www.naec.org.

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The Draka QuickCrimp is the ideal tool for the widest variety of crimping requirements. It features snap-in dies that are interchanged quickly and easily to meet specific crimping requirements. Five (5) different die options cover both insulated and noninsulated terminals, lugs, ferrules, and power contacts. The dies snap together keeping your toolbox organized. Best of all, you save the expense of carrying multiple tools.

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An economical oil viewing device that is fast and easy to use. The MaxView provides easy visibility of oxidation and contamination levels using oil samples drawn from the bottom of the tank. With the MaxView oil viewing device you can catch contamination before it is too late! According to ASME Code 8.6.5.1.1, oil tanks on a hydraulic elevator should be thoroughly cleaned every 3 years.


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Vertical Solutions’ unique rail bracket inserts eliminate the need for proprietary hardware. Never be caught without insert spring washers again. The brackets attach to these inserts using common 5/8” bolts and nuts. Over 33% stronger than conventional inserts in pull-out testing. Available in both Dryw all/Steel (# INW04) and Masonry/Concrete (# INM05) versions in 30” lengths.


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Piston Wrench. Unique assembly tool for locking multiple section hydraulic plungers together not only permits applying extreme torque but also protects the polished piston surface. Two wrenches required achieving a tight joint. Model CM50-3: Range 2-3/4" - 4" dia. pistons; Model CM50: Range 4-1/2" - 9" dia. pistons; Model CM50-2: Range: 8-1/2" - 16" dia. pistons. Protect your most valuable assets with quality, economical fall protection wire rope/cable grabs from The Vertical Solutions Company. Available for both 5/16” (# RG701) and 3/8” (# RG901) sizes they feature stainless steel construction, a dual cam locking mechanism and a heat treated alloy steel carabiner. All-in-one design has no pins or fasteners to lose. Meets ANSI Z359.1 and CSA Z259.2.1 A remarkable tool that refinishes hydraulic plungers that have scratches, minor rust and wavy surface finishes. These imperfections will cause short seal life and excessive leaking with packings. The Sanding Sleeve can also refinish a plunger to a factory-like finish for optimal ride performance. Texacone’s Sanding Sleeve simply bolts to existing head hardware and is clamped around the plunger. The sleeve is reusable needing only to be relined before being put back into action. The Quick-Check meter measures wire rope tension in just seconds per rope. The meter graphically displays the current tension in either English or metric readings for extremely quick rope tension measurements. There are no complex lookup tables, no conversion charts. The digital load cell assures accuracy of up to +/- 3% and the included sheave set accommodates wire diameters from 0.25 through 0.75-inches.

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The Tank Discharge filter system is used to remove particulate contamination down to 5 microns from an elevator oil system during normal operation. The as775-782-1700 sembly mounts vertically on the tank rewww.MaxtonValve.com turn line and filter bags are easily [email protected] placed without removing either the adapter plate or the discharge pipe. The filter bag is glazed on the outside and has been proven to reduce noise, turbulence and aeration of the oil. July 2009 |

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Elevate™ Elevator Traffic Analysis and Simulation Software is used by designers worldwide to select the number, size and speed of elevators for all types of buildings. Elevate™ can also be used to demonstrate that modernizing an existing elevator installation will improve service for passengers. Elevate™ is an excellent tool for developing, testing, and demonstrating your own control systems.


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LIFTdesigner Express software is used to plan and design full-scale elevator drawings and help you create professional and accurate models for your clients or projects – even in 3D. It is very flexible and can be integrated into your company's IT infrastructure and it supports architects, consultants, engineers and elevator companies in getting their work done faster.

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Save time and money with custom packed safety bags from The Vertical Solutions Company. No need to source multiple items from multiple vendors, get all of your PPE equipment in one bag from one source. You specify the items to support your safety program, from fall protection to lockout/tagout and everything in between, and we do the rest.

Draka’s rail alignment gauges are the perfect tool for ensuring that your guide rails are properly installed. The alignment process is as easy as one-two-three! Clamp a gauge onto each guide rail stretching the elastic string across the hoistway; check the alignment of the elastic string through the sight holes in each gauge; make adjustments as necessary. This simple method has been used for many years and is the preferred by many installation and maintenance technicians.

Contact



Pendant Station This run button provides you with an easy means to control the car. Pendant comes with an up, down, common, emergency stop button and a key switch. The pendant is prewired with 10’ of 18 gauge cable and the pluggable connector as shown. Custom cable lengths available upon request.


View a video presentation at:


(251) 479-4514, Ext. 19

Elevator Service Manager is a software suite designed and programmed specifically for the elevator industry and, as such, outperforms the generic service manager programs that are available. A fully configurable system, with modules covering Shutdowns, Contracts, Maintenance and Repairs. ESM has over 140 reports written in Crystal Reports and it is compatible with all major accounting packages. For a full list of benefits/applications, visit:


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The cylinder head identification handbook is an indispensable tool for field personnel who want to order the correct packing set the first time. Detailed CAD drawings allow quick and accurate identification without disassembling the unit. Handbook contains cylinder heads produced from over 50 years ago to present. In all, over 100 heads are shown. Handbook is printed on durable pages that stand up to oil and grease and years of use.


Drucegrove’s Equator® rope tensioning For enquiries from system is a quick and easy method to adjust US/Canada accurately and equalise rope tensions please contact The Equator® Rope Tensioning System adams.sales@ uses two gauges to compare the tension in adamselevator.com traction elevator hoist ropes to ensure they www.adamselevator.com can be equalised. All other enquiries The system is fast to use and rope tenplease contact sions are measured accurately, the tools Drucegrove directly being calibrated on the same rope. www.drucegrove.com [email protected]

1000’s of Products. 1000’s of Solutions. 1 Company. Category | Hoisting Equipment

Rail Block

PC3 Hoist

Synthetic Rope

Pendant Stations

Category | Rail Installation Plumb Line Clamp

Quick Release Clevis (with Rope Retaining U-Bolt)

T-Rail Lifter

Laser Alignment Tool

Plumb Line Ratchet Tensioner

Rail Alignment Starter Kit

Category | Hydraulic Tools Portable Roll Groover Halo Light Kit

Jack Clamp Hydro Spider

Temporary Hydraulic Pump

Category | Safety Tools PearlWeave

Workgard Barrier

Jumper Kit

Harness

Retractable Lifeline

Visit us online at wurtec.com to see our complete product lineup. • Communication • Material Handling • Wire Rope

Buy Online! wurtec.com Ph: 800.837.1066

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