Elevator machines are used for the operation of elevators that allow people to walk to high-rise buildings. Thanks to these machines, it is seen that the elevator provides access to the desired floor by creating up and down movements. The fact that they are made with high quality and safety features facilitates the transportation of people with different loads.
When Did Elevator Machines Appear?
The emergence of elevator machines that prevent walking up and down buildings dates back to the 1st and 2nd centuries. However, before this period, it is known that the movement of elevators was provided by individual power and animals.
It is known that the electric operation of the elevator machine dates back to the 1st century. Thanks to the electric machines produced in this period, it is ensured that machines suitable for use in elevators are obtained.
The machines developed by the scientist Tesla attract attention with their ease of maintenance and simple structure. While the machines produced in this period were loud, it is seen that the machines provided silent operation in the 2nd century. The elevator machine is one of the most important machines that make our lives easier in our living spaces.
What is the Structure of the Elevator Machine?
Elevator machines developed for the operation of elevators stand out with their quality materials. Iron, aluminum, steel, copper and plastic constitute the type of these materials. Machines produced with the use of these materials have multiple parts.
A few of these parts are as follows;
· Brake system
· Stator
· Electric machine
· Motor housing
· Gear box
· Rotor
· Drum
· Cooling system
· Pulley
The fact that these parts are made of the right materials provides safe and fast operation. In addition, thanks to the right materials, it is possible to save energy during the operation of the elevator.
What Types of Elevator Machines Are There?
Elevator machines, which are indispensable parts of elevators that facilitate in-building transportation and prevent people from getting tired, are basically divided into two types. These types are machines and gearless machines.
The most important feature of machines is that they have a gear box called reducer. Thanks to this box, high torque increase and loud operation are provided. In addition, thanks to the gearbox, the control of the cabin connected to the elevator is provided.
The most important feature of machines without gearbox is the absence of a gearbox. Since this box is not present, the movement of the cabin in the elevator is provided in the direction of the pulley. This makes the elevator run quieter.
What to Consider When Choosing an Elevator Machine?
The use of elevators in high and medium-floor buildings allows people to get in and out of buildings quickly. It is a great advantage especially for people with health problems. For this, the elevators to be built in the buildings and the elevator machines to be found in these elevators must be carefully selected.
The issues to be considered during the selection process are as follows;
· Machines suitable for the number of floors and height of the building to be used should be selected
· The load capacity of the elevator and which machine can carry this load should be determined
· Since the loud operation of the elevator will disturb people, machines without gearboxes should be selected in places where there is a density of people
· It should be ensured that the speed of the elevator and the machine speed are compatible
· Elevator machines that provide maintenance advantage should be selected
In addition, the budget should be taken into account when choosing elevator machines. It is advantageous to choose models suitable for the budgets of building owners or users.
How to Maintain the Elevator Machine?
In order for elevators to continue to carry people, time must be allocated for the maintenance of elevator machines. Thanks to the timely maintenance, the elevator continues to transport and the machine continues to work efficiently.
It is important to perform the following checks while maintaining elevator machines; brake control, lubrication of parts, machine noise control, general machine controls, control of energy efficiency and cleaning of machine parts. Performing these maintenance ensures the safe operation of the elevator. Thus, elevator accidents are prevented.
