Stanley Elevator Blog

Geared vs. gearless elevators: What are the main differences, and when should you choose one over the other? For building owners, architects and engineers, elevator selection is a long-term decision that shapes construction costs, ongoing energy bills and tenant experiences for decades.

When it comes to elevators, most people focus on the mechanics, and for good reason. But there’s one part that often gets overlooked: the interior. The interior of your elevator cab shows customers, visitors and tenants that you care about more than just function.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public and commercial buildings provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities so they can access a property.

As a building owner or manager, one of the most important aspects of your job is ensuring occupants, tenants and visitors are safe in your building. And your elevators are one of the biggest factors that impact the safety of your building.

Whether you’re looking to install a new system or are curious about how your existing machinery works, here’s everything you need to know about hydraulic elevators. What is a Hydraulic Elevator? There are two main types of elevator systems: traction and hydraulic.

The way elevator services are broken down is similar to taking care of a car. Every certain number of miles, your vehicle needs basic care like an oil change or filter replacement.