Overall cost of an elevator: installation, maintenance and consumption
In general, the electric elevator consumes a little less than the hydraulic one. sociology – the writing center For this reason, the electric one needs a motor with less power, but consumes both going down and going up. The hydraulic one, on the other hand, needs a motor with more power, but only consumes when going up because it descends thanks to […]
Ele-España'09 Fair: great attendance at the GMV stand
Great turnout at GMV's stand during the Ele-España'09 fair. More than 70 companies from the sector showed interest in GMV's new products.
GMV Eurolift exhibitor at Ele-España 2009 – Fira Bcn
GMV Eurolift will be present as an exhibitor at the 4th edition of ELE-Spain, which will take place from 17 to 19 June 2009 at the Fira de Barcelona.
Elevator vs. Lift: Definition and Differences
Definition of ELEVATOR and LIFT What is an Elevator? An elevator is a vehicle designed to raise, lower, or move, using a special device, goods in warehouses, buildings, people, etc. Its main difference with an elevator is speed and maintenance. What is a hydraulic elevator? An elevator is a vehicle […]
Did you know that…one of the first elevators was installed in the Roman Colosseum?
In 80 AD, the Emperor Titus had an elevator built that used ropes and pulleys (designed by Archimedes) to be incorporated into the Roman Coliseum. Its function was to allow both gladiators and wild beasts to access the arena.
GMV training at the UPC Foundation
One of our main objectives is to disseminate knowledge of hydraulics and promote its application in vertical transport installations designed by future professionals in the sector. This is why GMV participates annually in the Master's Degree in Architectural Installations of the UPC Foundation (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya).
Basic elements of a hydraulic elevator (II)
Piston Vertical cylinder consisting of a rod (internal element subjected to a vertical movement), an external cylinder and a sleeve (space between the rod and the inner part of the cylinder) which when filled with oil presses the rod upwards and this causes an upward movement moving the cabin upwards. Depending on the installation […]
How a hydraulic lift works
Considering the basic components of hydraulic equipment and how a simple hydraulic system works, we only need to apply this knowledge to a hydraulic elevator to understand how it works. What do we mean by hydraulic elevator? “Elevator in which the energy needed to lift the load is transmitted by a […]
Basic elements of a hydraulic elevator (I)
Before explaining how a hydraulic lift works, it is necessary to know what are the essential elements that compose it and allow it to function. Very briefly and in a simplified way, we will name 7 basic components to understand the structure of hydraulic equipment in an elevator.
Did you know that…there are gigantic hydraulic lifts for boats? (II)
Operation The four elevators continue to operate in the same way as when they were designed, based on the principle of communicating vessels. Each elevator consists of two tanks, each of which is supported by a large steel piston, with a hydraulic connection between the two. In the initial position, the piston is connected to the tank.