Mechanical safety device: for forklifts and car lifts (I)
Pawl Device is a safety device with a mechanical anti-drift system. Its function is to provide greater safety in loading/unloading operations by always maintaining the cabin-floor level.
Electronic technology applied to hydraulic elevators
Today, electronic technology has allowed hydraulic elevators to take a great step in the field of energy efficiency, thereby reducing their consumption.
GMV training in APA and COAM
The training course carried out by GMV on March 15th for the APA (Quantity Surveyors and Technical Architects of Barcelona) was a great success. With more than 90 participants, the training was carried out in the APA's assembly hall.
Differences between conventional pistons and telescopic pistons
Pistons, also known as cylinders, are basically divided into two categories: conventional (characterized by being single-stage) and telescopic (which have 2 to 4 stages).
How can we extend the life of hydraulic equipment and improve its performance?
Hydraulic equipment usually has a useful life of about 20 years, provided that it is properly maintained.
Training and Technical Conferences on hydraulics aimed at the APA and the COAM
During the month of March 2010, GMV will hold training sessions and technical conferences aimed at the APA (Qualifying Surveyors and Technical Architects of Barcelona) and the COAM (Official College of Architects of Madrid).
Installing a hydraulic elevator inside the building or in a structure
The current economic situation, which has led to a decline in new construction, has put hydraulic lifts, located in facilities with up to 10 stops, in the sector's spotlight.
What legislation regulates elevators?
The vertical transport sector (elevators, lifts, freight elevators, car lifts, etc.) is regulated at European level by different Directives depending on the speed reached by the devices.
Differences between Electric Elevators and Hydraulic Elevators
In today's article we compare the most general characteristics between the two vertical transport systems that currently exist: electric elevators and hydraulic elevators.
Did you know that…the 20-20-20 goal includes improving the energy efficiency of buildings?
The 20-20-20 strategy is an initiative launched by the European Commission two years ago to combat climate change with a clear objective.