Secret Life of Lifts series,Part 2/3: Express Lifts Tower

[Anjasomc]

Why did someone dislike this?

[Anjasomc]

I like how he was demonstrating the Otis safety system on a Kone lift!

[express777100]

there are no vids of the lifts in p.o. tower, after bombing in 1970, no public allowed in.

[express777100]

mrmattandmrchay, i used to work for express, and they installed a duplex in 1964, the top speed was 1000 ft per min but were governed down, that was fast for 60s.

[express777100]

express made the best lifts in 60s and 70s, check out post office tower.

[mrmattandmrchay]

@express777100 Yes, those were Express as well. I did a search on YT but didn't find a vid.

[MrUNIXman]

cool video, good to see a testing tower

[thyssenelevator95]

I love this series. Tim Hunkin also has his own YouTube channel-thinkins.

[mrmattandmrchay]

I'll have to check that out. A nice guy as well - would love to have him as my uncle!

[mrmattandmrchay]

This is a geared machine, the motor turns many many more times than the sheave that the ropes are attached to - so when you are turning the motor it is vastly geared down. Also, he is winding the lift in the upwards direction. This is easier as the counter weighs the same as the lift car plus about 40% load, which means if you were to remove the brake it would travel upwards naturally (with noone in it)

[ascensoribrianza]

Good series!!

I insert this videos in elevator forum.

[mrmattandmrchay]

cool!

[Rizzbriff]

Nice to see the Express Test Tower.