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ASME A17.1 Elevator Types

Thread starter MatthewJWillis
Start date Jan 10, 2018

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Jan 10, 2018

MatthewJWillis

Mechanical

I work in Fire Protection. We are developing some training for protection of Elevators.

Is there an easy reference for Elevator Types? Our standard refers to, "Traction Elevators, Hydraulic Elevators, and Combustible Suspension".
Hydraulic is self explanatory, however, we feel that there is a marriage of sorts with Hydraulic, and Traction when it comes to Combustible Suspension.

Any direction appreciated, and TIA.

R/
Matt