What can you tell me about this elevator?

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What can you tell me about this elevator? #36038 10/03/23 12:41 PM
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TOD1222 stranger T Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 8	What can you tell me about this elevator? besides that it's old Attachments IMG_3237.jpg (311.2 KB, 114 downloads) IMG_3238.jpg (296.69 KB, 95 downloads) IMG_3239.jpg (275.44 KB, 102 downloads) Last edited by TOD1222; 10/03/23 12:45 PM.

Re: What can you tell me about this elevator? TOD1222 #36039 10/03/23 12:46 PM
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Goat member G Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 115	Geared slow speed car. Motor is not original.

Re: What can you tell me about this elevator? TOD1222 #36064 10/04/23 06:12 AM
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Johnny Journeyman Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 473 Portland. Oregon	Do you have controllr pictures? Is there a generator?

Re: What can you tell me about this elevator? TOD1222 #36068 10/04/23 10:24 PM
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jkh 4 Ever Learning. Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 909	Look on the controller for the type stamped on the data tag. My guess it’s a Otis SOB… Make good choices, JKH

Re: What can you tell me about this elevator? TOD1222 #36083 10/06/23 11:25 AM
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KSNY member K Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 148 Likes: 1	I can tell you: that its a slow moving car (~100FPM) the capacity is anywhere from 1500-2000bs I can tell you that it needs a worm gear packing asap due to the amount of gear oil on the side of the machine and the bottle in the background the elevator is located around 104 Broadway NYC and appears to still runs off the orignal othompson or otis contoller What do you want to know? I like elevators and cars. Be Smart Work Safe!

Re: What can you tell me about this elevator? TOD1222 #36084 10/06/23 11:40 AM
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Montana addict Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 520 Likes: 2	The machine room floor needs to be cleaned and painted. Cable guards need to be installed. Looks like this unit has been neglected. I'd hate to see the cartop and pit.

Re: What can you tell me about this elevator? KSNY #36085 10/06/23 12:30 PM
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KSNY member K Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 148 Likes: 1	Originally Posted by KSNY I can tell you: that its a slow moving car (~100FPM) the capacity is anywhere from 1500-2000bs I can tell you that it needs a worm gear packing asap due to the amount of gear oil on the side of the machine and the bottle in the background the elevator is located around 104 Broadway NYC appears to still runs off the orignal othompson or otis contoller cable gaurds needed Overhead GEARED traction machine Contact Ascend Consultant. He will be able to assist you with whatever you need and point you in the right direction What do you want to know? I like elevators and cars. Be Smart Work Safe!

Re: What can you tell me about this elevator? TOD1222 #36108 10/12/23 11:49 AM
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boomer member B Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 119	Looks like a fantastic candidate for modernization get some bids.

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