Elevator Glossary & Technical Terms

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en" dir="ltr"> <head> <script> var digitalData = { page : { pageInfo : { "pageID": "17600", "pageType": "Generic Page", "windowTitle": "Elevator Glossary & Technical Terms- KONE Distributors", "pageDescription": "Explore KONE's elevator glossary for assistance in understanding the elevator technical terms and symbols used on the website.", "indexOptions": "INDEX", "followLinksOptions": "FOLLOW" } } }; </script> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge,chrome=1"> <meta name="HandheldFriendly" content="True"> <meta name="MobileOptimized" content="320"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0, maximum-scale=1.0, user-scalable=no"> <meta name="pagetcmid" content="tcm:90-17600-64" /> <meta name="description" content="Explore KONE's elevator glossary for assistance in understanding the elevator technical terms and symbols used on the website." /> <meta name="keywords" content="" /> <meta class="SwifType" data-type="string" name="title" content="" /> <meta name="robots" content="INDEX,FOLLOW" /> <link rel="canonical" href="https://distributors.kone.com/en/tools-downloads/glossary/" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Elevator Glossary & Technical Terms" /> <meta property="og:type" content="website" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://distributors.kone.com/en/tools-downloads/glossary/" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://distributors.kone.com/Content/images/Kone-og.png" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Explore KONE's elevator glossary for assistance in understanding the elevator technical terms and symbols used on the website." /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="KONE Distributors" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"> <meta name="twitter:site" content="konecorporation"> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Elevator Glossary & Technical Terms"> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Explore KONE's elevator glossary for assistance in understanding the elevator technical terms and symbols used on the website."> <meta name="twitter:creator" content="konecorporation"> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://distributors.kone.com/Content/images/og_image_twiter.png"> <link href="/fonts/KONE-Icon-Font.woff2" rel="preload" type="font/woff2" as="font" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link href="/fonts/KONE-Icon-Font.woff" rel="preload" type="font/woff" as="font" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link href="/fonts/KONE-Icon-Font.ttf" rel="preload" type="font/ttf" as="font" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link href="/fonts/KONE_Information.woff2" rel="preload" type="font/woff2" as="font" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link href="/fonts/KONE_Information.woff" rel="preload" type="font/woff" as="font" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link href="/fonts/KONE_Information.ttf" rel="preload" type="font/ttf" as="font" crossorigin="anonymous"> <script src="/Scripts/jquery.min.js?t=20241123" defer></script> <script src="/bundles/seo?v=20241127" defer></script> <script src="/Scripts/bundle.min.js?t=20241123" defer></script> <link rel="preload" href="/Content/icons.css?t=20241123" as="style" onload="this.onload=null;this.rel='stylesheet'"> <noscript><link rel="stylesheet" href="/Content/icons.css?t=20241123"></noscript> <script> (function () { var meta = document.createElement('meta'); meta.className = 'sr-only'; document.head.appendChild(meta); var value = window.getComputedStyle(meta).getPropertyValue('width'); document.head.removeChild(meta); return true; }()); </script> <script>function cdnFallback(img) { img.onerror = null; var s = ''; img.src = img.src.replace(s, s.slice(-1) === '/' ? '/' : ''); }</script> <title>Elevator Glossary & Technical Terms - KONE Distributors </title>  <link rel="stylesheet" href="/Content/styles-ltr.css?t=20241123" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/Content/print.css?t=20241123" media="print" /> <script src="/Scripts/adobeDataLayer.js?v=20241127" defer></script> <script src="//assets.adobedtm.com/9856e9bd8319/0a450bd91782/launch-2b45bd016ddf.min.js?v=20241127" defer></script> </head> <body class="newNavEnabled" data-country-selector-overlay-first-run="false" data-cdn-img="" data-lang="EN" data-formdata=''> <script type="text/javascript"> (function (w, d, t, u, n, s, e) { w['SwiftypeObject'] = n; w[n] = w[n] || function () { (w[n].q = w[n].q || []).push(arguments); }; s = d.createElement(t); e = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0]; s.async = 1; s.src = u; e.parentNode.insertBefore(s, e); })(window, document, 'script', 'https://s.swiftypecdn.com/install/v2/st.js', '_st'); _st('install', '_MCFZKMLFmbPK5wq8wx_', '2.0.0'); </script> <div id="bwrapperid" data-originalDomain="https://distributors.kone.com" class="bodywrapper"> <div class="container"> <header class="kone-header" data-swiftype-index="false"> <section class="topnav-v2 screen"> <ul> </ul> <div class="screen"> <a tabindex="1" href="/en/"> <img src="/en/Images/kone-logo-76x52_tcm90-8930.png?v=4" width="76" height="52" alt="img_KONE logo (76x52)" /> </a> </div> <ul class="screen"> <li class="medium-screen"> <a class="arrow" href="/en/about-us/contact-us/" tabindex="1">Contact us</a> </li> <li> <form action="/en/searchresults.aspx"> <label class="search-input-new" tabindex="1"> <span class="sr-only">Search</span> <input type="search" name="search" class="nav-search st-default-search-input" placeholder="Search"> <button type="submit"><span class="icon-search"></span></button> </label> </form> </li> <li class="medium-screen bilingual"> <a href="#" class="active-language">EN</a> <span class="seperator">|</span> <a href="/ru/">RU</a> <span class="seperator">|</span> <a href="/fr/tools-downloads/glossary/">FR</a> </li> <li class="medium-screen language-selector"> <a tabindex="1" href="/en/country-selector.aspx"> <span>KONE Distributors</span> <span class="icon-network_ip"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="navigation-v2 navigation-v2-updated"> <div class="mobile-header"> <div class="name handheld">Elevator Glossary & Technical Terms</div> <div class="logo"> <a class="network" tabindex="1" href="/en/country-selector.aspx"> <span class="icon-network_ip"></span> </a> <a tabindex="2" href="/en/" class="logo-small"> <img data-src="/en/Images/kone-logo-76x52_tcm90-8930.png?v=4" src="/Content/ajax-loader-big.gif?t=20241123" class=" lazyload" alt="img_KONE logo (76x52)" /> </a> <a tabindex="2" class="navicon collapsed" href="#"></a> <a tabindex="2" class="search" href="#"></a> </div> </div> <nav aria-label="Site menu" class="navigation-second-row"> <ul> <li class="navigation-list-item"> <a href="/en/new-buildings/" class="main-menu-item hasChildren" target="_self" data-info="tcm:90-899-4"><span class="text">New buildings</span><span class="arrow"></span></a> <div class="sub-menu"> <div class="submenu">  <div class="link-info"> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-899-4"> <p class="link-info-block__title"> <a href="/en/new-buildings/"> New buildings </a> </p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Experience advanced solutions for new buildings with KONE. Browse our innovative solutions for sustainable buildings and a smart future architecture </span> <a href="/en/new-buildings/">Overview</a> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-2361-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Elevators</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Check the new integrated elevators with the latest solutions for built-in connectivity to future-proof your building. Find out more about our lifts at KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-8044-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Elevators > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE MonoSpace® DX</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Experience the KONE MonoSpace DX passenger elevator, which eliminates the need for a machine room entirely, saving you significant space in your building. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-8045-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Elevators > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE MiniSpace™ DX</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn about the KONE MiniSpace DX elevator, which has a remarkably small machine room for mid- and high-rise structures. Check out more online at KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-8046-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Elevators > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE TranSys™ DX</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Find the machine room-free KONE TranSys DX passenger elevator for people flow improvement for demanding environments like public transportation, retail, and medical facilities. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-8158-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Elevators > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Elevator connectivity</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Increase value with smart building solutions from KONE. Learn about KONE's connected smart elevator solutions and enter a new era of possibilities. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-8043-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Elevators > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Elevator interior design</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Apply your selections for elevator interior design to personalize your elevator. Build a luxury & modern elevator interior design that promotes KONE connectivity. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-906-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Escalators & autowalks</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Searching for a practical improvement for people flow in your building? Find out more about our industry-leading escalators and autowalks. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-17516-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Escalators & autowalks > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">TravelMaster 110</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Look up KONE Travelmaster 110. For both outdoor escalator use cases and indoor retail situations, KONE TravelMaster 110 is designed. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-17532-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Escalators & autowalks > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">TravelMaster 115</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Have a look at the KONE Travelmaster 115 inclined auto walk. For areas with demanding people flow requirements, KONE Travelmaster 115 offers simple & secure access. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-17549-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Escalators & autowalks > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">TransitMaster 120</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Check out the KONE Travelmaster 120 escalator, which offers a comfortable experience even in the most challenging traffic conditions. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-17561-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Escalators & autowalks > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">TransitMaster 140</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Need a powerful movable staircase? the Travelmaster 140. The KONE autowalk is the perfect solution for challenging workplaces that require effective people flow! </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-17693-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Escalators & autowalks > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">TransitMaster 165</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> The KONE TransitMaster™ 165 is a heavy-duty autowalk primarily targeted towards the infrastructure segment with demanding traffic conditions, such as airports, railways as well as stadiums and other transit centers. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-914-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Automatic building doors</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Explore dependable and energy-efficient automatic doors for a variety of settings and building types. Find out more about automatic door closers online at KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-15594-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Revolving doors</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn more about revolving doors for a variety of commercial buildings and will aid in energy savings and an improved traffic flow. Check rotating doors now. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-15596-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Automatic sliding doors</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn about KONE automatic sliding doors, which are strong, economical to operate, and ideal for a range of structures. Discover electric sliding doors now. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-15597-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Swing door operators</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Discover more about our completely automated swing door solutions, which are suitable for many different types of buildings. Explore swing door operators at KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-15598-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Hermetic doors</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Explore our hermetic doors. All the advantages of KONE's regular hermetic sliding doors products, tailored to your specific requirements </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-15599-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Gliding doors</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Discover our gliding door solutions, which are perfect for settings where space efficiency, wheelchair accessibility, and noise reduction are important factors. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-15595-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Turnstiles</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn more about turnstiles at KONE. We provide durable turnstile access control solutions for managing people flow in your building for an innovative future. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-15600-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Sectional overhead doors</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Find out more about our sectional doors. For new construction, we provide sectional overhead doors at KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-15602-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">High speed doors</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Check out our high-speed doors. For many different types of structures, we provide fast rolling doors at KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-17691-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Automatic building doors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Roller shutter doors</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Explore our electric shutter doors. We provide roller shutter doors for a variety of structures. Find out more at KONE online. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-927-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Advanced People Flow solutions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Browse our advanced people flow solutions from installation of elevators, and autowalks to access and monitoring solutions for a seamless user experience. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-6246-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Advanced People Flow solutions > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Access solutions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn more about our access control system for a seamlessly integrated control with your elevator and building doors. Browse through our access solutions online. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-6247-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Advanced People Flow solutions > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Destination solutions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Crowded Place? Discover our destination solutions that reduce waiting and travel times by taking into account the number of passengers & their destination floors. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-6245-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Advanced People Flow solutions > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Infotainment solutions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn more about infotainment systems & solutions that completely transform your building's user experience with future technology and solutions. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-6248-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">New buildings > Advanced People Flow solutions > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Monitoring solutions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Do you need to stay informed about the lifespan of your elevator? Check out monitoring solutions, with the best technology for remote elevator monitoring at KONE. </span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-block"> <ul class="level-1">  <li> <a class="children" data-children="1" href="/en/new-buildings/lift-elevator/" data-info="tcm:90-2361-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Elevators</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="1"> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/lift-elevator/kone-monospace-dx/" data-info="tcm:90-8044-4"><span>KONE MonoSpace® DX</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/lift-elevator/kone-minispace-dx/" data-info="tcm:90-8045-4"><span>KONE MiniSpace™ DX</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/lift-elevator/kone-transys-dx/" data-info="tcm:90-8046-4"><span>KONE TranSys™ DX</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/lift-elevator/connectivity/" data-info="tcm:90-8158-4"><span>Elevator connectivity</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/lift-elevator/design/" data-info="tcm:90-8043-4"><span>Elevator interior design</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="2" href="/en/new-buildings/escalators-and-moving-walkways/" data-info="tcm:90-906-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Escalators & autowalks</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="2"> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/escalators-and-moving-walkways/travelmaster-110.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-17516-64"><span>TravelMaster 110</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/escalators-and-moving-walkways/travelmaster-115.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-17532-64"><span>TravelMaster 115</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/escalators-and-moving-walkways/transitmaster-120.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-17549-64"><span>TransitMaster 120</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/escalators-and-moving-walkways/transitmaster-140.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-17561-64"><span>TransitMaster 140</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/escalators-and-moving-walkways/transitmaster-165.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-17693-64"><span>TransitMaster 165</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="3" href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/" data-info="tcm:90-914-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Automatic building doors</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="3"> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/revolving-doors.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-15594-64"><span>Revolving doors</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/automatic-sliding-doors.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-15596-64"><span>Automatic sliding doors</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/automatic-swing-doors.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-15597-64"><span>Swing door operators</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/hermetic-doors.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-15598-64"><span>Hermetic doors</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/gliding-doors.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-15599-64"><span>Gliding doors</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/turnstiles.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-15595-64"><span>Turnstiles</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/overhead-sectional-doors.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-15600-64"><span>Sectional overhead doors</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/high-speed-doors.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-15602-64"><span>High speed doors</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/roller-shutters-and-grilles.aspx" data-info="tcm:90-17691-64"><span>Roller shutter doors</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="4" href="/en/new-buildings/advanced-people-flow-solutions/" data-info="tcm:90-927-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Advanced People Flow solutions</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="4"> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/advanced-people-flow-solutions/access-solutions/" data-info="tcm:90-6246-4"><span>Access solutions</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/advanced-people-flow-solutions/destination-solutions/" data-info="tcm:90-6247-4"><span>Destination solutions</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/advanced-people-flow-solutions/infotainment-solutions/" data-info="tcm:90-6245-4"><span>Infotainment solutions</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/advanced-people-flow-solutions/monitoring-solutions/" data-info="tcm:90-6248-4"><span>Monitoring solutions</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-close"><span class="icon-scroll_up"></span></div> </div> </li> <li class="navigation-list-item"> <a href="/en/existing-buildings/" class="main-menu-item hasChildren" target="_self" data-info="tcm:90-900-4"><span class="text">Existing buildings</span><span class="arrow"></span></a> <div class="sub-menu"> <div class="submenu">  <div class="link-info"> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-900-4"> <p class="link-info-block__title"> <a href="/en/existing-buildings/"> Existing buildings </a> </p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> With KONE, modernise current structures & transition to the new digital era. Get top-notch options for building maintenance & updating existing buildings right away. </span> <a href="/en/existing-buildings/">Overview</a> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-7514-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Elevator user experience</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE provides smart building applications, software, eye-catching lighting, cutting-edge materials, and more to improve elevator experience for users. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-934-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Elevator modernization</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE's elevator modernization solutions have an updated lift with great dependability, eco-efficiency, comfort, and appearance. Discover elevator upgrades now. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-947-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > Elevator modernization > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Full elevator replacement</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> With KONE full elevator replacement, we install a brand-new elevator with all the benefits of a modern elevator. Check our lift replacement cost now. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-951-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > Elevator modernization > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Modular modernization</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> You can experience all the advantages of a modernized elevator with KONE. Discover our most recent technological advancements, modern modular & design innovations. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-952-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > Elevator modernization > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Component upgrades</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn about KONE's extensive line of elevator part upgrades and enhance your elevator's performance, safety, and eco-friendliness. Discover elevator components now. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-936-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Escalator & Autowalk modernization</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Explore KONE's escalator modernization options, which raise the energy efficiency, security, and dependability of your escalator. Upgrade your escalator now. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-953-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > Escalator & Autowalk modernization > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Full escalator replacement</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Explore KONE's alternatives for full escalators replacement and enjoy lower energy expenditures. Improve your escalator parts in no time with KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-954-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > Escalator & Autowalk modernization > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Modular modernization</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn more about our escalator modular modernization solutions at KONE Distributors, where you may replace specific parts or entire systems. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-937-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Door modernization</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> See how door renewal and door modernization can improve door security and door safety. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-956-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > Door modernization > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Full door replacement</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn about full door replacement options for your existing gates, industrial doors, and pedestrian doors offered by KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-957-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > Door modernization > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Modular modernization</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Check out KONE's modular door upgrade & modernization solutions, which provides all the tools to enhance the functionality of your industrial & pedestrian doors. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-935-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Existing buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Buildings without an elevator</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> "Discover KONE retrofit elevator installation solutions for building without elevators. Increase the value of your building and simplify access to the top floors. " </span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-block"> <ul class="level-1">  <li> <a class="" data-children="4" href="/en/existing-buildings/elevator-user-experience/" data-info="tcm:90-7514-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Elevator user experience</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="5" href="/en/existing-buildings/elevator-modernization/" data-info="tcm:90-934-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Elevator modernization</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="5"> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/elevator-modernization/elevator-replacement/" data-info="tcm:90-947-4"><span>Full elevator replacement</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/elevator-modernization/modular-modernization/" data-info="tcm:90-951-4"><span>Modular modernization</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/elevator-modernization/component-upgrades/" data-info="tcm:90-952-4"><span>Component upgrades</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="6" href="/en/existing-buildings/escalator-autowalk-modernization/" data-info="tcm:90-936-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Escalator & Autowalk modernization</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="6"> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/escalator-autowalk-modernization/full-escalator-replacement/" data-info="tcm:90-953-4"><span>Full escalator replacement</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/escalator-autowalk-modernization/modular-modernization/" data-info="tcm:90-954-4"><span>Modular modernization</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="7" href="/en/existing-buildings/door-modernization/" data-info="tcm:90-937-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Door modernization</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="7"> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/door-modernization/full-door-replacement/" data-info="tcm:90-956-4"><span>Full door replacement</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/door-modernization/modular-modernization/" data-info="tcm:90-957-4"><span>Modular modernization</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="" data-children="7" href="/en/existing-buildings/buildings-without-an-elevator/" data-info="tcm:90-935-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Buildings without an elevator</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-close"><span class="icon-scroll_up"></span></div> </div> </li> <li class="navigation-list-item"> <a href="/en/tools-downloads/" class="main-menu-item hasChildren" target="_self" data-info="tcm:90-901-4"><span class="text">Tools & downloads</span><span class="arrow"></span></a> <div class="sub-menu"> <div class="submenu">  <div class="link-info"> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-901-4"> <p class="link-info-block__title"> <a href="/en/tools-downloads/"> Tools & downloads </a> </p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Check out KONE's planning tools and brochure downloads to improve user experience and increase the value of your building. </span> <a href="/en/tools-downloads/">Overview</a> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-960-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Tools & downloads > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Glossary</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Explore KONE's elevator glossary for assistance in understanding the elevator technical terms and symbols used on the website. </span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-block"> <ul class="level-1">  <li> <a class="" data-children="7" href="/en/tools-downloads/glossary/" data-info="tcm:90-960-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-help"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Glossary</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-close"><span class="icon-scroll_up"></span></div> </div> </li> <li class="navigation-list-item"> <a href="/en/stories-and-references/" class="main-menu-item hasChildren" target="_self" data-info="tcm:90-902-4"><span class="text">Stories & references</span><span class="arrow"></span></a> <div class="sub-menu"> <div class="submenu">  <div class="link-info"> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-902-4"> <p class="link-info-block__title"> <a href="/en/stories-and-references/"> Stories & references </a> </p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Find out more about KONE's stories and references. Discover how we can improve the flow of urban life & making people’s journeys safe. </span> <a href="/en/stories-and-references/">Overview</a> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-961-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Stories & references > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Stories</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> What does city life mean for people in the world’s different urban environments? Our stories look for answers. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-962-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Stories & references > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">References</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn more about how people move around the structures that make up the world's cities by reading KONE's stories from across the globe. Check KONE's events now. </span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-block"> <ul class="level-1">  <li> <a class="" data-children="7" href="/en/stories-and-references/stories/" data-info="tcm:90-961-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-manual"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Stories</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li>  <li> <a class="" data-children="7" href="/en/stories-and-references/references/" data-info="tcm:90-962-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-hand-shake"></use> </svg> </span> <span> References</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-close"><span class="icon-scroll_up"></span></div> </div> </li> <li class="navigation-list-item"> <a href="/en/about-us/" class="main-menu-item hasChildren" target="_self" data-info="tcm:90-903-4"><span class="text">About us</span><span class="arrow"></span></a> <div class="sub-menu"> <div class="submenu">  <div class="link-info"> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-903-4"> <p class="link-info-block__title"> <a href="/en/about-us/"> About us </a> </p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Find out more about us and how we can improve the flow of urban life & making people’s journeys safe. Embrace urban life and discover about KONE company online. </span> <a href="/en/about-us/">Overview</a> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-9070-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">About us > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Distributors Countries</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE has sales offices, and service centers all around the nation. Check our branches in your location and discover our distributors' countries online </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-965-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">About us > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE as a company</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE Corporate is the global leader in escalator and elevator companies. With KONE elevators, discover cutting-edge upkeep and modernization solutions! </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-975-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">About us > KONE as a company > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Environment</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Explore how KONE's workplace promotes green building transformation of structures and cities into eco-friendly ones. Find out more about sustainable smart cities. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-976-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">About us > KONE as a company > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Safety</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Watch KONE's videos on the elevator and lift safety to ensure everyone has a secure and comfortable journey. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-977-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">About us > KONE as a company > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Innovations</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn about the newest innovative technology in escalators and elevators. KONE's sources & solutions of elevators enhance structures and improve people's lives. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:90-967-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">About us > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Contact us</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-block"> <ul class="level-1">  <li> <a class="" data-children="7" href="/en/about-us/distributors-countries/" data-info="tcm:90-9070-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Distributors Countries</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="8" href="/en/about-us/kone-as-a-company/" data-info="tcm:90-965-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> KONE as a company</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="8"> <li><a href="/en/about-us/kone-as-a-company/environment/" data-info="tcm:90-975-4"><span>Environment</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/about-us/kone-as-a-company/safety/" data-info="tcm:90-976-4"><span>Safety</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/about-us/kone-as-a-company/innovations/" data-info="tcm:90-977-4"><span>Innovations</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="" data-children="8" href="/en/about-us/contact-us/" data-info="tcm:90-967-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Contact us</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-close"><span class="icon-scroll_up"></span></div> </div> </li> <li class="handheld"><a class="main-menu-item extra-link" href="/en/about-us/contact-us/">Contact us</a></li> </ul> <div class="bilingual handheld" style="display:none"> <a href="#" title="title" class="active-language">EN</a> <a href="/ru/?expandMenu=true">RU</a><a href="/fr/tools-downloads/glossary/?expandMenu=true">FR</a> </div> <div class="mobile-ribbon-footer handheld"> <ul> <li><a href="" class="search"><span class="icon-search"></span></a></li> <li><a href="" class="contactInfo"><span class="icon-message"></span></a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="search-popup handheld" style="display:none"> <p class="search-popup__close"><span class="icon-reject"></span></p> <form action="/en/searchresults.aspx"> <label class="search-input" tabindex="1"> <span class="sr-only">Search</span> <input type="search" placeholder=Search name="search" value="" class="nav-search st-default-search-input"> <button type="submit"><span class="icon-search"></span></button> </label> </form> </div> </nav> </section> </header> <main class="ktemplate"> <section class="sub-module-breadcrumb screen" data-swiftype-index="false"> <div> <ul> <li><a href="/en/">HOME</a></li> <li><a href="/en/tools-downloads/">Tools & downloads</a></li> <li>Glossary</li> </ul> </div> </section> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [{"@type": "ListItem","position": "1","name": "HOME","item": "https://distributors.kone.com/en/" },{"@type": "ListItem","position": "2","name": "Tools & downloads","item": "https://distributors.kone.com/en/tools-downloads/" },{"@type": "ListItem","position": "3","name": "Glossary","item": "https://distributors.kone.com/en/tools-downloads/glossary/" }] } </script> <div class="bottom-sticky-items"> <a href="#" tabindex="1" class="btt" title="Back to top" data-swiftype-index="false"> <span>Back to top</span> </a> </div> <section class="module-article" id="item-17598"> <header> <h1>GLOSSARY</h1> <p> When talking about elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors it’s sometimes necessary to use technical terms and acronyms, so we’ve created a handy glossary to help you make sense of them. Click on a word or phrase to see the definition.</p> </header> <article> </article> </section>  <section class="module-faq" id="item-17599"> <h2 style="display:none">Elevator Glossary & Technical Terms</h2> <div> <ul> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175991" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175991" title="Open item,Close item"> 1:1 roping </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An arrangement of suspension ropes in which the car speed and rope speed are equal.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175992" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175992" title="Open item,Close item"> 2:1 roping </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An arrangement of suspension ropes in which the car speed is one half the rope speed.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175993" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175993" title="Open item,Close item"> 3-phase power supply </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Electrical power supply that provides 3-phase alternating voltage.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175994" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175994" title="Open item,Close item"> access control </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A device or system that controls access to an elevator or building.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175995" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175995" title="Open item,Close item"> A-door </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The door on the main entrance side. See also C-door.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175996" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175996" title="Open item,Close item"> advance door opening </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A system that allows car doors to start opening before the car is fully stopped on the landing. Doors start opening when the elevator car is in the door zone and the speed has decreased below the limit allowed by the safety code.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175997" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175997" title="Open item,Close item"> Advanced Modular Door </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A series of automatic doors for elevators, based on interchangeable components. Suitable for use in most elevator applications.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175998" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175998" title="Open item,Close item"> airborne noise </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Noise transmitted through the air. In elevators usually generated by the machine, ropes, control panel, doors, guide shoes and other vibrating components.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-175999" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-175999" title="Open item,Close item"> alarm bell </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A bell used to call attention and assistance. Operated by a pushbutton inside the car. May be located in the elevator shaft, on a suitable landing, or on the car roof.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759910" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759910" title="Open item,Close item"> alarm button </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A button for activating the alarm bell. Also activates voice connection if remote monitoring is used. Located in the car, with additional buttons on the car roof and underneath the car.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759911" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759911" title="Open item,Close item"> alarm delay time </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The time the alarm button must be pressed until the signal is registered.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759912" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759912" title="Open item,Close item"> alarm signal </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A signal generated by pushing the alarm button.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759913" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759913" title="Open item,Close item"> announcement floor </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A floor where the elevator announcer operates.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759914" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759914" title="Open item,Close item"> anti drum element </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A dampening element for reducing noise. Used for instance in car enclosures, door panels or control cabinets.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759915" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759915" title="Open item,Close item"> ascending car overspeed protection </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A safety system for stopping the uncontrolled movement of the ascending car.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759916" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759916" title="Open item,Close item"> asynchronous motor </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An electric motor where the rotating speed is not exactly fixed to the frequency of the supplied current. The difference between the frequency and rotor speed is called slip. The slip generates the motor torque.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759917" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759917" title="Open item,Close item"> automatic car door </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Automatically opening and closing car door.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759918" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759918" title="Open item,Close item"> automatic door </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Automatically opening and closing door.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759919" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759919" title="Open item,Close item"> available car area </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Area of the car measured at a height of 1 m above floor level, disregarding handrails, which is available for passengers or goods during operation of the lift. Any available area in the entrance, when the doors are closed, shall also be taken into account.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759920" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759920" title="Open item,Close item"> balanced load </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A situation when there is a weight of 30-50 % of the rated load (depending on the dimensioning principle) in the elevator car and the counterweight and car weights are equal.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759921" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759921" title="Open item,Close item"> balancing ratio </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The share (in per cent) of the elevator's rated load with which the elevator car and the counterweight are in balance.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759922" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759922" title="Open item,Close item"> balancing weight </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Mass in counterweight which saves energy by balancing all or part of the mass of the car, car sling and the rated load.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759923" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759923" title="Open item,Close item"> balustrade </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A safety barrier on the car roof that prevents from falling to the elevator shaft.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759924" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759924" title="Open item,Close item"> base duty door </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A specific range of doors intended for up to 200 000 cycles/year. See also mid duty door and high duty door.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759925" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759925" title="Open item,Close item"> battery drive tool </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Optional device which allows to drive the car with balanced load to the nearest floor.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759926" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759926" title="Open item,Close item"> bed plate </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A steel or cast-iron platform on which a machine is placed.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759927" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759927" title="Open item,Close item"> bi-stable switch </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A device that is capable of assuming either one or two stable states. It remains in one of the states until a trigger is applied. It then flips to the other stable state and remains there until another trigger is applied. See also mono-stable switch.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759928" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759928" title="Open item,Close item"> blocking device </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A mechanical safety device to block the car during installation and maintenance.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759929" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759929" title="Open item,Close item"> blocking pin </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A steel rod in e.g. the blocking device which, when slid into the hole in the blocking plate, blocks the car.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759930" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759930" title="Open item,Close item"> blocking plate </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A steel plate with holes in the blocking device. The blocking pin is slid into the holes.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759931" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759931" title="Open item,Close item"> bottom clearance </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The clear vertical distance from the pit floor to the lowest structural or mechanical part, equipment or device installed beneath the elevator car platform, except guide shoes or rollers, safety gear assemblies and platform aprons or guards, when the car rests on its fully compressed buffers. See also safety space.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759932" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759932" title="Open item,Close item"> bottom floor </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The lowest floor in a building.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759933" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759933" title="Open item,Close item"> bottom landing </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The lowest landing in a building that elevator serves.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759934" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759934" title="Open item,Close item"> brake </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An electro-mechanical device used to prevent the elevator from moving when the car is at rest and no power is applied to the hoist machine. On some types of control it also brings the car to a stop when power is removed from the hoist machine.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759935" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759935" title="Open item,Close item"> braking force </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The vertical force which stops the car as a result of safety gear operation. See also gripping force.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759936" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759936" title="Open item,Close item"> buffer plate </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A plate under the car sling where the buffer hits.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759937" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759937" title="Open item,Close item"> building settlement </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Lowering of the building as a result of sinking to the ground or shrinkage of the concrete.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759938" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759938" title="Open item,Close item"> building supervision </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Personnel and equipment for supervising technical systems in a building (climatisation, heating, elevators, access control etc.).</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759939" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759939" title="Open item,Close item"> building tolerances </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Defines the tolerances for the nominal dimensions of the elevator shaft, pit, machine room, raw openings etc.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759940" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759940" title="Open item,Close item"> built-in features </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Features that are included in the basic product.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759941" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759941" title="Open item,Close item"> bypass load function </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A feature that makes the elevator car to bypass the registered landing calls when the car is recognised to be loaded over a certain limit. Usually the limit is 60...80 % of the rated load.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759942" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759942" title="Open item,Close item"> call centre </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A place where alarms and emergency calls are received. People and computers handle the information.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759943" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759943" title="Open item,Close item"> CAN network </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Controller Area Network. Bus systems which interconnect intelligent automation equipment in a peer-to-peer network. Notable application are the bus systems used in motor vehicles and in synchronising electrical drives.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759944" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759944" title="Open item,Close item"> car area </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The car floor area inclusive door sill area depending on rated load / number of passengers as specified by the safety code.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759945" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759945" title="Open item,Close item"> car buffer </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A device designed to stop a descending car beyond its normal limit of travel by storing or by absorbing and dissipating the kinetic energy of the car.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759946" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759946" title="Open item,Close item"> car door lock </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A device having two related and interdependent functions: (1) to prevent (electrically) the operation of the hoist machine unless the car door is locked in the closed position, (2) to prevent (mechanically) the opening of a car door from the car side unless the elevator car is in the door zone and is either stopped or being stopped.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759947" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759947" title="Open item,Close item"> car emergency lighting </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A battery powered light in the elevator car to serve as emergency light during power failure.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759948" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759948" title="Open item,Close item"> car guide rail </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Guide rails used to direct the travel of an elevator car in an elevator shaft.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759949" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759949" title="Open item,Close item"> car interior </label> <div class="rtf"><p> All visible elements inside the elevator car.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759950" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759950" title="Open item,Close item"> car light </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The car interior lighting.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759951" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759951" title="Open item,Close item"> car light supervision </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A function which prevents the use of an elevator when the car light voltage supply fails.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759952" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759952" title="Open item,Close item"> car load </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The actual load inside the elevator car (passengers and goods). See also rated load.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759953" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759953" title="Open item,Close item"> car operating panel </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The user interface for passengers inside the elevator car. Includes car call buttons, alarm button, door open button etc.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759954" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759954" title="Open item,Close item"> car overload indication </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A set of devices to detect and inform passengers of an overload in the elevator car. Triggers the car overload indicator.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759955" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759955" title="Open item,Close item"> car safety gear </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A mechanical device usually attached to the car sling, and designed to stop the elevator car in the event the car exceeds the allowed speed.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759956" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759956" title="Open item,Close item"> car shell </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The car structure excluding the separate (non-integrated) interior elements.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759957" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759957" title="Open item,Close item"> car shell depth </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The internal front-to-back dimension of the car shell without decorative elements.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759958" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759958" title="Open item,Close item"> car shell height </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The height measured from the unfinished floor to the lowest edge of the roof.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759959" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759959" title="Open item,Close item"> car shell width </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The internal side-to-side dimension of the car shell without decorative elements.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759960" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759960" title="Open item,Close item"> car sill </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The lower horizontal member of an elevator car entrance.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759961" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759961" title="Open item,Close item"> car sling </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The supporting frame of the elevator car, to which the guide shoes, safety gear and hoisting ropes or hydraulic cylinder is attached.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759962" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759962" title="Open item,Close item"> controller </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A device, or group of devices, which serves to control, in a predetermined manner, the apparatus to which it is connected. An elevator controller consists of drive and control functions.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759963" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759963" title="Open item,Close item"> core elevator </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The core elevator contains the pre-engineered basic components of the elevator: hoisting system, control function, drive system, car superstructure, core door system and passenger safety equipment. Accessories and decorative elements (including signalisation) are not specified.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759964" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759964" title="Open item,Close item"> core elevator platform </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A range of pre-engineered core elevators that make up the product family.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759965" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759965" title="Open item,Close item"> counterweight </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A component which ensures traction between the traction sheave and the suspension ropes and which comprises a set of weights to balance the weight of the car and a proportion of the load in the car often taken as 50 % of the rated load.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759966" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759966" title="Open item,Close item"> counterweight area </label> <div class="rtf"><p>The travelling area of the counterweight in the elevator pit, isolated by a counterweight screen.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759967" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759967" title="Open item,Close item"> drive mode </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A predefined way of operation in which the elevator runs in a certain situation. Modes include for example normal drive, inspection drive and setup drive.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759968" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759968" title="Open item,Close item"> drive system </label> <div class="rtf"><p> In rope elevators, the technical solution to provide energy to the hoisting motor and regulate its speed. In hydraulic elevators it controls the pump and the valves.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759969" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759969" title="Open item,Close item"> dual entrance car </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An elevator car with two entrances.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759970" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759970" title="Open item,Close item"> earthquake protection </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Optional structural and functional properties to protect the passengers and the elevator against damages caused by an earthquake.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759971" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759971" title="Open item,Close item"> elevator car </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A part of the elevator which carries the passengers and/or other loads.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759972" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759972" title="Open item,Close item"> elevator control system </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The devices and functional principles for executing the calls and commands given by the passengers.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759973" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759973" title="Open item,Close item"> elevator group </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An elevator group consists of two or more elevators which are sharing the same landing call buttons (and running under the same group controller). See also elevator bank.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759974" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759974" title="Open item,Close item"> elevator shaft </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The space in which the car and the counterweight, if there is one, travels; this space is usually bounded by the bottom of the pit, the walls and the ceiling of the shaft.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759975" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759975" title="Open item,Close item"> elevator speed </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The momentary speed of the elevator car in the elevator shaft. Not the same as rated speed.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759976" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759976" title="Open item,Close item"> emergency alarm </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An emergency system installed on all cars, which comprises of a bell, a pushbutton in the car and an uninterruptible source of power, usually a battery.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759977" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759977" title="Open item,Close item"> fire fighting elevator </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An option where one nominated elevator is allowed to be removed from normal group service for firemen's use.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759978" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759978" title="Open item,Close item"> frame type door </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A landing door assembly that does not cover the whole width of the elevator shaft. See also narrow frame type door and front type door.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759979" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759979" title="Open item,Close item"> front type door </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A landing door assembly that covers the whole width of the elevator shaft raw opening.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759980" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759980" title="Open item,Close item"> goods elevator </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An elevator equipped to carry goods, forklift trucks etc.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759981" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759981" title="Open item,Close item"> goods passenger elevator </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An elevator mainly intended for the transport of goods, which are generally accompanied by persons.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759982" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759982" title="Open item,Close item"> guide rail </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Steel sections with smooth guiding surfaces. The section profile is usually "T" shaped (machined, cold drawn or roll molded). Guide rails are installed in an elevator shaft to guide and direct the travel of an elevator car and its counterweight.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759983" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759983" title="Open item,Close item"> handrail </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A hand hold support in an elevator car.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759984" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759984" title="Open item,Close item"> headroom </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Part of the elevator shaft between the topmost finished floor level and the ceiling of the shaft.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759985" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759985" title="Open item,Close item"> hoisting function </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The equipment required to move the elevator car and counterweight. A defined combination of equipment required for a range of loads, rated speeds, acceleration and travel heights.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759986" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759986" title="Open item,Close item"> JumpLift </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A temporary elevator system incorporating a movable machine room. Developed to provide a fully operational elevator service during the construction period of a building. The machine room fits on to the same guide rails as the elevator car and is pinned to the building fabric by retractable needles. As the building grows in height, so the guide rail system is lengthened and the movable machine room elevatored upwards to serve the additional new floors.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759987" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759987" title="Open item,Close item"> KONE EcoDisc® </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A KONE axial synchronous motor design with permanent magnets in rotor.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759988" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759988" title="Open item,Close item"> landing </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The floor area in front of the elevator entrance.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759989" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759989" title="Open item,Close item"> landing door </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A door in the opening of an elevator shaft. Provides safe access to the elevator car.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759990" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759990" title="Open item,Close item"> landing entrance </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An assembly that includes the landing doors and any architectural finishes associated with the entrance to the elevator shaft.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759991" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759991" title="Open item,Close item"> machine room </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A room where the elevator machine and some electrification and control system components are located. Usually located above the elevator shaft.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759992" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759992" title="Open item,Close item"> main contactor </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A contactor which switches the power to the hoisting motor if 1) there is a need to run the elevator car and 2) the electric safety chain is complete (closed).</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759993" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759993" title="Open item,Close item"> main entrance floor </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The floor providing the main access to a building.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759994" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759994" title="Open item,Close item"> main power supply </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The devices that provide power to the elevator. Also known as mains.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759995" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759995" title="Open item,Close item"> maintenance access panel </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A part of the elevator control system, including the user-interface intended for serviceman and switches, fuses and brake release lever.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759996" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759996" title="Open item,Close item"> mid duty </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A specified range of use, refers to the intermediate performance category. See also low duty, high duty.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759997" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759997" title="Open item,Close item"> nudging </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A system used with automatic door operation which will give a warning signal and close the doors at a reduced speed and torque. Nudging is activated if the door remains open longer than a predetermined time.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759998" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759998" title="Open item,Close item"> out of service switch </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A key operated switch which is used to take the elevator out of normal use.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-1759999" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-1759999" title="Open item,Close item"> overspeed governor </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A device which, when the elevator attains a predeterminated speed, causes the elevator to stop, and if necessary causes the safety gear to be applied.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599100" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599100" title="Open item,Close item"> parking </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A feature for a single elevator or an elevator group. With this feature, an elevator receives a signal to always return to a pre-selected landing after all the car or landing calls have been completed.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599101" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599101" title="Open item,Close item"> passenger comfort </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A wide set of features and usability issues that have an influence on the passengers' convenience or inconvenience when using the elevator. For example: decoration, signalisation, entering or exiting, waiting times, ride comfort and so on.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599102" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599102" title="Open item,Close item"> passenger elevator </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An elevator primarily used to carry passengers.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599103" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599103" title="Open item,Close item"> pit </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A portion of the elevator shaft extending from the sill level of the lowest landing to the elevator shaft floor.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599104" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599104" title="Open item,Close item"> plumbing </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A method for: a) checking the elevator shaft to ensure that it is constructed according to the requirements and b) determining the correct position of the components.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599105" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599105" title="Open item,Close item"> power factor </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Power factor defines the ratio between true power and apparent power. The power factor of a circuit is calculated based on a formula: pf = P / S, (kW / kVA).</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599106" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599106" title="Open item,Close item"> rated load </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The load for which the equipment has been built. See also car load.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599107" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599107" title="Open item,Close item"> remote alarm </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An emergency alarm system working over a distance.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599108" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599108" title="Open item,Close item"> ride comfort </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Ride comfort of an elevator is defined in terms of noise level, vertical vibration, lateral quaking, acceleration / deceleration rate, and jerk.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599109" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599109" title="Open item,Close item"> safety gear </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A mechanical safety device attached to the car frame, and in some circumstances to the counterweight frame also. The device acts to stop and hold an overspeeding car or counterweight through the use of clamping jaws closing around the guide rails. The device is activated by the speed governor.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599110" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599110" title="Open item,Close item"> shaft panel </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A steel plate fixed on the shaft wall below the landing door sill and above the landing door to reduce the distance between the car door sill and shaft wall.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599111" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599111" title="Open item,Close item"> skirting </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Decorative and protective element at the bottom of the car wall.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599112" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599112" title="Open item,Close item"> suspended load </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The load that includes the weights of raw car, car interior, car door(s), rated load and car sling with all accessories. The weight does not include suspension ropes, compensation ropes or chains, rope compensation device, travelling cable or counterweight.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599113" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599113" title="Open item,Close item"> suspension rope </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The ropes suspending the elevator car and counterweight. Not the same as hoisting rope.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599114" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599114" title="Open item,Close item"> synchronisation drive </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An elevator drive mode in which the elevator drives downwards until it reaches a deceleration or synchronisation switch.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599115" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599115" title="Open item,Close item"> technical schedule </label> <div class="rtf"><p> List of data that defines elevator platforms in DL-documents.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599116" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599116" title="Open item,Close item"> technology platform </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A predefined set of core components that forms the core elevator.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599117" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599117" title="Open item,Close item"> terminal floor </label> <div class="rtf"><p> The top or bottom landing served by an elevator car.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599118" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599118" title="Open item,Close item"> through-type car </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An elevator car with two or more entrances.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599119" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599119" title="Open item,Close item"> through-type elevator </label> <div class="rtf"><p> An elevator with entrances on two opposite sides of the elevator shaft.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599120" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599120" title="Open item,Close item"> traction test </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A safety test to ensure that there is correct amount of friction between the suspension ropes and the traction sheave.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599121" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599121" title="Open item,Close item"> triplex </label> <div class="rtf"><p> Three elevators in a group.</p></div> </li> <li class=> <input id="tcm:90-17599122" type="checkbox" /> <label for="tcm:90-17599122" title="Open item,Close item"> voice link </label> <div class="rtf"><p> A system that provides two-way voice communication between the elevator and KONE service center.</p></div> </li> </ul> </div> </section> </main> <footer> <section class="footer__top"> <div> <a class="logo" href="/en/"> <img src="/en/Images/kone-logo-76x52_tcm90-8930.png?v=4" alt="img_KONE logo (76x52)" /> <span><img src="/en/Images/kone-dedicated-to-people-flow-219x52_tcm90-8932.png?v=4" alt="img_KONE logo (76x52)" /></span> </a> </div> </section> <section class="footer__middle"> <div> <div class="footer__middle--left"> <div class="quicklinks"> <div class="title">Quick Links</div> <ul> <li><a href="/en/about-us/contact-us/">Contact us</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menulinks"> <div class="title"> <a href="/en/new-buildings/">New buildings</a> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/lift-elevator/">Elevators</a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/escalators-and-moving-walkways/">Escalators & autowalks</a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/automatic-doors/">Automatic building doors</a></li> <li><a href="/en/new-buildings/advanced-people-flow-solutions/">Advanced People Flow solutions</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menulinks"> <div class="title"> <a href="/en/existing-buildings/">Existing buildings</a> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/elevator-user-experience/">Elevator user experience</a></li> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/elevator-modernization/">Elevator modernization</a></li> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/escalator-autowalk-modernization/">Escalator & Autowalk modernization</a></li> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/door-modernization/">Door modernization</a></li> <li><a href="/en/existing-buildings/buildings-without-an-elevator/">Buildings without an elevator</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menulinks"> <div class="title"> <a href="/en/tools-downloads/">Tools & downloads</a> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/en/tools-downloads/glossary/">Glossary</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menulinks"> <div class="title"> <a href="/en/stories-and-references/">Stories & references</a> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/en/stories-and-references/stories/">Stories</a></li> <li><a href="/en/stories-and-references/references/">References</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menulinks"> <div class="title"> <a href="/en/about-us/">About us</a> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/en/about-us/distributors-countries/">Distributors Countries</a></li> <li><a href="/en/about-us/kone-as-a-company/">KONE as a company</a></li> <li><a href="/en/about-us/contact-us/">Contact us</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="footer__middle--right"> <div class="quicklinks"> <div class="title">Quick Links</div> <ul> <li><a href="/en/about-us/contact-us/">Contact us</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="social"> <div class="title">Follow us on social media</div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/konecorporation/" title="Facebook (opens in new window)" target="_blank"><span class="icon-facebook"></span></a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kone" title="LinkedIn (opens in new window)" target="_blank"><span class="icon-linkedin"></span></a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/KONECorporation" title="Twitter (opens in new window)" target="_blank"><span class="icon-twitter"></span></a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheKONECorporation" title="Youtube (opens in new window)" target="_blank"><span class="icon-youtube"></span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="footer__bottomlinks"> <div> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/legal-notice.aspx" >Legal notice</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/data-file-protection.aspx" >Data File Description</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/privacy-statement.aspx" >Privacy Statement</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ssl.kone.com/?rel=nofollow" >Business Partner Channel</a> </li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="footer__bottomtext"> <div> <span>KONE Corporation Finland, KONE Oyj, Keilasatama 3, P.O. Box 7, Espoo, 02150, Finland </span> </div> </section> </footer> </div> </div>  </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

Elevator Glossary & Technical Terms - KONE Distributors