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#2882 03/06/12 04:05 AM
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What are your thoughts on converting a 500 fpm montgomery elevator with type C safties to Type B safties? I realize i need a buffer in the pit. One side of the current safties is not grabbing. Has anyone heard of this being done? any thoughts?

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Before you go to all that work cheak the condition of the rails. I have had safteies not work properly, Due to rust on the rails try grinding a section of the rails, and see if that works. you will save alot of money if this works rather than re-engineering
the current safteies.

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I agree with take the stair. Converting the safety is not as easy as repair. Also, you have to watch for the stopping distance for type B safety. Typical 500 FPM car for type B safety min is 20" and max is 68". I do not know about your state requriment, some need to apply for the permit and perform inspection before you can put the car back in service.

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the rails are free of rust. one of the safety dogs is wore down. no teeth to get a bite. There montgomery safeties, does anyone know if they sell replacement dogs?

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I usually take them to local machine shop for repair.


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