Alliance Elevator Solutions
237 Oregon St.
Mercersburg, PA 17236
888-960-5596
IDEC Elevator Products
1900 Australian Ave.
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
954-618-0770
OHT Car Type Summary
This design utilizes a geared traction machine, along with the controller and governor, mounted in a penthouse machine room directly above the hoistway. This application uses hoist ropes and counterweight to move the car, in lieu of a hydraulic jack. The counterweights can be positioned at the rear of the car (front open only), or at the side of the car. In addition to the main rails, a set of counterweight frame rails are also required.
Advantages
Advantages to using this design include a much faster speed capability, an unlimited travel range and a higher power efficiency than hydraulic car types. In addition, there is no hydraulic oil being used.
Disadvantages
Disadvantages include a substantially higher material cost than hydraulic car types, along with a higher field installation cost. In addition, a higher OH is required (typically 16ft) along with a penthouse machine located over the hoistway.
The penthouse machine room can be eliminated by positioning the geared machine next to the side of the hoistway at one of the landings. This arrangement is referred to as a basement machine application, also requiring additional hoistway sheaves and machine beam support at the landing location of the machine.
DEM Elevating Equipment is a family-owned and operated elevator manufacturing company that has been a fixture in the industry for almost 3 decades. Established in the early 2000s, our company's roots can actually be traced back to the 1930s, providing a rich history and wealth of experience that few competitors can match.
Located in the charming coastal town of Salisbury, Maryland, DEM EE has grown to become one of the largest independent, non-proprietary elevator equipment manufacturers in the United States. The secret to our team's success lies in our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality products and components for the elevator market. From powerful and reliable group 1 equipment to beautifully crafted residential and commercial packages, every item that leaves our facility is a testament of our team's dedication to engineering excellence.
DEM EE's comprehensive product lineup also includes essential accessories and components like pit ladders, power units, and car top railings, ensuring that customers can find everything they need for a complete elevator system all in one place. This commitment to being a one-stop-shop for all elevator parts and components has solidified our reputation as a trusted, go-to source for elevator contractors, architects, maintenance professionals, and building developers across the country.
Whether upgrading an aging system or outfitting a brand-new high-rise, customers know they can rely on the quality and expertise that DEM EE brings to the table with every order.
ADA / Specialty Lifts
DEM Elevating Equipment offers a full line of commercial and residential Wheelchair ADA lifts. Whether access is needed for indoor or outdoor applications, our vertical and inclined wheelchair platform lifts are safe and efficient units that overcome accessibility barriers.
Vertical Platform Lift:
Our vertical platform lifts provide easy access for the widest array of situations for both your commercial or residential needs. They meet ADA requirements when properly installed.
Savaria Multi Lift: The Multilift is a vertical platform lift, designed for low-rise travel, inside or outside your home or in certain public spaces.
Savaria V1504: The V-1504 lift is built to carry a wheelchair and passenger safely up and down one or more levels
Savaria Pro Lift: The Prolift vertical platform lift is a smooth, quiet and efficient operation lift that can be installed in an existing or new structure.
Harmar Highlander: Harmar VPLs provide distinct advantages for safe lifting over architectural barriers. Their small footprint avoids the need for a long ramp or the extensive construction of an elevator
Incline Platform Lift:
The inclined platform lift carries a passenger with wheelchair up and down a single flight of straight stairs by travelling along a rail system mounted alongside the stairs. They may also be designed for access over stairs with multiple levels, curves or intermediate landings.
Suitable for home or commercial applications, this lift is well suited for environments where an elevator or vertical lift cannot be easily accommodated.
Stair Chair Lifts
DEM Elevating Equipment offers this inexpensive accessibility option for either a residential or commercial application to access existing stairways.
Stair chairs can be designed to be a straight or a custom curved application.
Stair chairs operate on a twelve (12) volt drive system so if power is lost the Stair chair will operate several cycles.
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Limited Use Limited Access Elevator (LULA)
DEM Elevating Equipment LULA elevator offers all the controls/functions with fourteen hundred (1400) lb. capacity as a larger commercial elevator.
These elevators work well in renovation projects or larger homes due to the minimal overhead and elevator pit depth that's required.
The cabs can be fully customized with either two speed leaf or swing doors.
Vertical Platform Lift:
Our vertical platform lifts provide easy access for the widest array of situations for both your commercial or residential needs. They meet ADA requirements when properly installed.
Savaria Multi Lift: The Multilift is a vertical platform lift, designed for low-rise travel, inside or outside your home or in certain public spaces.
Savaria V1504: The V-1504 lift is built to carry a wheelchair and passenger safely up and down one or more levels.
Savaria Pro Lift: The Prolift vertical platform lift is a smooth, quiet and efficient operation lift that can be installed in an existing or new structure.
Harmar Highlander: Harmar VPLs provide distinct advantages for safe lifting over architectural barriers. Their small footprint avoids the need for a long ramp or the extensive construction of an elevator.
Incline Platform Lift:
The inclined platform lift carries a passenger with wheelchair up and down a single flight of straight stairs by traveling along a rail system mounted alongside the stairs. They may also be designed for access over stairs with multiple levels, curves or intermediate landings.
Suitable for home or commercial applications, this lift is well suited to environments where an elevator or vertical lift cannot be easily accommodated.
Cabs & Interiors
Since 1989, IDEC Elevator Products, DEM's new affiliate, has been manufacturing and fabricating elevator cabs, entrances, doors, and interiors for residential and commercial clients across the United States. Our specialization in both standard and custom projects makes us the smart choice for any building; including condos, hotels, retail stores, clubhouses and more. Whether you're planning for a new elevator or updating an existing one, IDEC and DEM Elevating Equipment can work together seamlessly while providing the knowledge and experience to stay in budget and within elevator safety code compliance.
Overhead Traction
OHT Car Type Summary
This design utilizes a geared traction machine, along with the controller and governor, mounted in a penthouse machine room directly above the hoistway. This application uses hoist ropes and counterweight to move the car, in lieu of a hydraulic jack. The counterweights can be positioned at the rear of the car (front open only), or at the side of the car. In addition to the main rails, a set of counterweight frame rails are also required.
Advantages
Advantages to using this design include a much faster speed capability, an unlimited travel range and a higher power efficiency than hydraulic car types. In addition, there is no hydraulic oil being used.
Disadvantages
Disadvantages include a substantially higher material cost than hydraulic car types, along with a higher field installation cost. In addition, a higher OH is required (typically 16ft) along with a penthouse machine located over the hoistway.
The penthouse machine room can be eliminated by positioning the geared machine next to the side of the hoistway at one of the landings. This arrangement is referred to as a basement machine application, also requiring additional hoistway sheaves and machine beam support at the landing location of the machine.
Machine Room Less (MRL)
The group one “Machine Room Less" is an engineered package design that utilizes an efficient gearless permanent magnet machine. This machine, with all the related traction components, is installed inside the hoistway eliminating the need for a machine room.
Engineering support and service
Shop drawings and group one installation drawings
Consolidated shipment when complete package is ordered
Construction
DEM Elevating Equipment can provide and install permanent or rental industrial elevators, known as the rack and pinion. Rack and Pinion Elevators eliminate the need for wire rope sheaves, enclosed hoistways, machine rooms and hydraulic equipment. They are predominately known in the construction industry for hoisting both working personnel and equipment. Whether your needs are on a construction site, oil rig or a host of other platforms - we are here for you!
Hydraulic Packages
CUSTOM SIZES
Freight elevators are typically designed to meet specific building/operation needs. The “standard" sizes are for general reference to aid planning. DEM Elevating Equipment can easily custom design your freight elevator to your specific size requirements. Contact your DEM Elevating Equipment representative to discuss your specific requirements.
In-Ground Car Type Summary
This is the traditional elevator application that has been used for many years. The jack is located directly under the platform in the ground and is protected from the ground using a PVC liner.
Advantages
Material cost for this package is less expensive than all other car types. The package is the easiest to install and is available in both low and high capacity applications. Heavy freight cars are typically always in-ground. The pit depth and overhead dimensions are typically always standard, not requiring any extended dimensions - even though the travel can be upwards to several landings.
Disadvantages
Jack is located underground and oil contamination is remotely possible. The PVC liner provides protection between the cylinder and the actual soil. Geographic areas which experience seismic activity will present the greatest risk of oil contamination. The jack (single stage) must go down into the ground the same distance as the travel. Drilling a jack hole can be expensive depending upon ground conditions.
TWIN JACK HOLELESS CAR
TYPE SUMMARY
This design uses (2) jacks, one on each side of the car, positioned between the platform and the hoistway wall. Single stage jacks are used for low travel, typically on 2 stop cars up to 14 ft. Two stage jacks are used for travel up to 28 to 30 feet (typically 3 to 4 stops).
Advantages
The jacks are located above ground, thereby eliminating the need to drill a jack hole and eliminating the risk of oil contamination. This car type will also accommodate low and high capacity cars.
Disadvantages
Travel is typically restricted to a 2 to 4 stop application. Depending upon the travel, an extended overhead may be required to fit the jacks into the hoistway elevation. The hoistway width requirement may also be a little greater than an in-ground car type, for high capacity applications.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Motors: 15-50 HP - 3PH
IMO Pumps 24-253 GPM
Maxton Valve Standard (Mounted Inside the tank)
12 ga. Enamel Tank
Isolated Anchoring Feet
Noise Reducing Muffler
Oil Level Dip Stick
Isolated Pump/Motor Suspension for Easy Removal & Quiet Operation
Protective Packaging on a Pallet
Standard Size: 51" W x 42" H x 22" D
OPTIONS:
EECO Valve
Constant Down Speed Valves
Custom Tank Sizes
Low Pressure Switch
Low Oil Switch
Tank Heater
Oil Cooler
Oil Level Sight Gauge
Shut Off (Ball) Valve
Oil Return Pump
STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Motors: 15-100HP 3PH
IMO Pumps: 43-425 GPM Single Pump. Transferable Oil up to 250 Gal.
Tandem Pumps/Motors up to 200HP/850GPM
Maxton Valve Standard
Valve Mounted in the Tank for Easy Stand-up Adjusting
12 ga. Formed Tank & Body
Effective Easy Belt Adjustment
Noise Reducing Muffler
Isolated Pump/Motor Bedplate
Protective Packaging
Shut Off (Ball) Valve in the Tank
Oil Level Sight Gauge
OPTIONS:
EECO Valve
Constant Down Speed Valves
Custom Tank Sizes
Low Pressure Switch
Low Oil Switch
Tank Heater
Oil Cooler
Oil Level Sight Gauge
Shut Off (Ball) Valve
Oil Return Pump
Residential Elevators
DEM Elevating Equipment designs and engineers each residential elevator project to meet the home owner's specific needs and expectations. Our residential elevators can be either hydraulic or total electric drive operation with mutable elevator cab configurations. DEM Elevating Equipment offers fully custom residential elevator cab applications.
CHARACTERISTICS
Up to 950 lb capacity (750 lb standard)
40 FPM nominal car speed
Up to 6 stops with 50 feet of floor to floor travel
Minimum pit depth of 10 inches required (12″ recommended)
Minimum overhead clearance of 8'-0"required (9'-6" recommended)
Up to 15 square feet interiors cab sizes available (12 ft standard)
CAB FINISHES & ACCESSORIES
Cabs available in a wide variety of plastic laminate choices and other options
Solid panel accordion cab door available in a wide variety of vinyl laminate choices
36" x 48" x 80" high clear interior cab size with a variety of cab opening configurations
Brushed stainless steel handrail on one side wall
Brushed stainless steel cab control panel
OPTIONS
Cabs available in a wide variety of finishes and other options
Accordion cab doors in hardwoods, custom stain & lacquer finish aluminum, clear or bronze acrylic panels
Recessed telephone cabinet
Automatic car door operator
Polished stainless steel, brushed brass, or polished brass pushbutton faceplate & handrail finishes
IDEC Products
The flow of the process is such that material comes in one end of the building and out the other end. If you follow the movement of the material we cut, bend, weld, assemble, and package for shipping from West to East in our facility. Our standard entrance frames are made from 16ga material but can increase that to any thickness you need. Our standard doors are also 16ga to maintain the strength and rigidity the industry needs.
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Opening Doors from beautiful to practical.
Doors can be side slide or center parting. Ceilings can be canopy, steel drop panels, suspended, or diffusers. Handrails can be wood, stainless steel or bronze. Walls can be laminate, enamel, glass, wood or even stone. Whatever you may need, IDEC can build.
Materials
Almost any type of material can be used to decorate an elevator cab interior. IDEC has worked with all types of materials. Colors, patterns and materials can be presented in brochures, drawings, and samples.
Production
Once the elevator submittals are approved our team of highly skilled technicians use the latest machinery to perform virtually every type of fabrication. When the fabrication is completed all components are packaged in reinforced crating. Elevator cabs and interior that IDEC builds include energy-efficient lighting, coordinating panels and custom materials to suit any type of architectural design. Discuss custom styles with us to match a specific decor or select from standard designs and materials. Either way, IDEC will work with you to create just what you envision.
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IDEC fabricated and manufactured elevator cabs and interiors include energy-efficient lighting, coordinating panels, and custom materials to suit any type of architectural design.
IDEC's high-end/custom options include a variety of styles, materials, colorways, and finishes to match your vision and bring your space to life.
Please reach out to Rob Tinus ([email protected]) for high-end and custom cab inquiries. Rob will work with you to create just what you envision in a timely manner, all while exceeding expectations.
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Alliance Elevator Solutions
Our FUSION™ line of Limited Use/Limited Access elevators is an excellent option for ADA compliancy. It's also great for applications with low occupancy like schools, training facilities, churches, multi-family housing units, libraries and more!
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The need to increase ROI for building owners is real. Alliance Elevator Solutions knows every square foot counts, which is why we are the first non-proprietary elevator manufacturer to embrace this concept. AES is the industry leader in non-proprietary MRLs!
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Over the years, AES has realized that sometimes, less is more. Alliance Engineers and Sales Professionals will customize your elevator modernization package to fit your budget, specification requirements, and code obligations. Elevators are expensive; AES can make them less expensive.
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Continuing Education
Elevators are integral to accessible, smooth, and efficient operations in many applications. For low-rise buildings, hydraulic elevators or gearless machine room-less (MRL) elevators are most common; this course compares the two in terms of sustainability and cost. Also presented are the history of the elevator, types of elevators suitable for installation in a range of buildings, the distinctions between proprietary and nonproprietary elevator systems, and recommendations on how to specify a nonproprietary system to maximize its long-term benefits.