Traction elevator modernization – Chicago, IL

I always like before and after pictures of elevator modernizations that we complete.  This particular building was built 90+ years ago as a 8 story walk up.  In 1987 an independent installed a 250 FPM traction elevator in the middle of a stairwell with a blind counterweight hoist way.  The existing controller was having issues and the original manufacturer of the controller was not supporting it any longer.  We replaced the controller, door operator & related equipment, fixtures & motor.

Before 

 After

This particular building was challenging for a number of reasons; rope gripper placement, architectural tube steel used for rail support, electrical clearance issues, governor location, 90+ year old brick, room being used to store non elevator material, etc.  Maybe it is because when I started at Colley we didn't do too much traction work but every time I see a machine painted I get stoked. 

Equipment we used - Smartrise Engineering, Reuland Motor, Innovation Industries, GAL MOVFR, MAC door equipment, Hollister Whitney rope gripper.

As always feel free to contact us at www.colleyelevator.com, email Craigz@colleyelevator.com or call 630-766-7230.