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A traction elevator is a type of elevator that uses a system of ropes and pulleys to move the elevator car up and down. Traction elevators are the most common type of elevator in use today, and they are typically used in high-rise buildings. In traction elevators, the elevator sheaves are the pulleys that hold the elevator cables and are responsible for the elevator's traction and lifting motion, as well as where it gets its name.

Commercial elevator maintenance is best left to a qualified service provider, however, understanding what happens during routine elevator maintenance inspections can give you a better idea of the condition and functionality of your building's vertical transportation system. 

An experienced elevator mechanic will be able to diagnose your elevator issues through a typical maintenance inspection that focuses on five key areas...

We usually decide to take the elevator when we are in a hurry, so when we get stuck waiting for an elevator it feels like an eternity or even longer. You push the elevator buttons several times, but it does not seem to make the elevator any faster. You start having thoughts like, "Why is the elevator up on the fifth floor and not here?”

Much of the time we spend waiting for commercial elevators tends to feel a lot longer than it realy is.  What's up with that?

The modernization of an elevator is a strategic investment that involves careful planning, capital budgeting, and a comprehensive understanding of your property's vertical transportation needs. The task focuses on the replacement of specific key components in order to maximize the operational life of your elevator and to maintain the proper functionality of the unit until a complete renovation is required due to loss of efficiency, updated code compliance or equipment obsolescence.

Being stuck in an elevator can be nerve-wracking. Depending on the number of people in the elevator, it will begin to get warm if everyone is breathing heavily in a state of panic, only increasing discomfort and nervousness. Do your best to remain calm and try to keep the others in the elevator calm.