Voci glossario

Safety testing to ensure that there is the right amount of friction between the suspension ropes and the traction sheave.

Function that prevents the elevator from being used when the power supply to the car lights fails.

Personnel and facilities to supervise technical systems in buildings (air conditioning, heating, elevators, access control, etc.).

The space in which the cabin and counterweight, if any, move; this space is in bounded by the bottom of the pit, the walls of the compartment and the ceiling of the header.

Cabin area measured at a height of 1 m above the floor, disregarding handrails, available for passengers or freight during elevator operation.

Three elevators in one group.

Cabin area, including door area, is related to the number of passengers/rated load as specified by safety standards.

Specific range of use, refers to the average performance category. See also normal traffic and heavy traffic.

Decorative and protective element at the bottom of cabin walls.

Defines tolerances for nominal dimensions of running room, pit, machine room, rough openings, etc.