Wheelchair lifts, also known as platform lifts or vertical platform lifts, vertically transport both wheelchairs and their occupants. These wheelchair lift platforms can be installed in businesses to meet ADA requirements or homes to increase accessibility and convenience. In addition, wheelchair lifts are an excellent choice for any home or building inhabited or frequented by wheelchair users, with a lower cost and installation commitment than traditional elevators. Keep reading to learn more!

Qualified Elevator Inspectors, abbreviated QEI, are elevator technicians who have been certified by the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) to have the knowledge, skill, and education to thoroughly inspect elevators to ensure the highest level of safety and code compliance. A QEI inspector has demonstrated that they have the education and experience to inspect elevators at the highest standard—so you can feel secure in your elevators’ efficiency and safety.

Elevator inspection and maintenance are integral to your elevator’s safety and efficiency. One of the most central components of traction elevators is their sheaves. Because elevator sheaves are imperative to elevators’ operation, they must be inspected and maintained regularly. Failing to have your elevator’s components, specifically your elevator’s sheaves, serviced can lead to inefficient and unsafe operation. With the right knowledge, team of elevator technicians, and routine maintenance, your elevator can continue safely transporting passengers and freight at its maximum potential.

The Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA, was signed into law in 1990. The ADA requires that reasonable accommodations be made so that those with disabilities can participate in society. These accommodations include easier access to buildings, especially those with multiple floors. When managing a business or property with elevators, it is important to understand ADA requirements.

The best elevator maintenance companies know that properly maintaining equipment is of paramount importance. That’s why Champion Elevator offers tailored services to ensure your elevators consistently perform at peak levels—all while costly repairs, overtime maintenance, and downtime are kept to a minimum. Certain qualities set these top service providers apart from their competition.

Freight elevators are often installed in buildings that need to vertically transport large, bulky, or cumbersome goods. Otherwise known as a goods lift or cargo lift, these elevators are not intended for passenger use but serve various other purposes. They can range from sizeable indoor freight elevators to smaller exposed cargo lifts and are designed to transport cargo alone, on pallets, or on crates to various floors of a building or home. Read on to learn the most common uses for cargo lifts in residential and commercial buildings.

Machine room-less elevators, typically abbreviated as MRL elevators, are elevators that do not have a designated machine room. There are many reasons why you may choose this type of elevator for your building. For example, its design saves a considerable amount of room in the building where the elevator is installed, making it a good option for buildings with limited space. In addition to saving space, MRL elevators often take less time to install and cost less than elevators with machine rooms.

Regular elevator testing and inspection are critical, not just for ensuring that your elevators are all up to code but also for providing confidence that all visitors to your building can safely and conveniently use your elevators. Failing to have your elevators tested can result in hefty fines and potential safety threats. In addition to fulfilling testing requirements, it’s imperative that a regular maintenance schedule is upheld, and that any elevator violations discovered during tests and inspections are resolved promptly.

Your commercial elevator should be maintained regularly by professional elevator technicians to help avoid breakdowns and increase your elevator’s longevity and safety. Of course, even with upholding a regular maintenance schedule, broken elevators can still occur. Champion Elevator’s experienced technicians can repair your elevator in the event of a breakdown or other operational issues. Here are some ways our experts may remedy a broken elevator in your building.

Creating a custom elevator for your commercial building is an excellent way to ensure your elevators fit your business or property’s unique needs. With an elevator specifically tailored to your building, all of your staff, clients, and customers will reach their destination safely and efficiently. However, when designing your custom elevators, there are a few essential things to consider.