What are the differences between the MEM Modular Elevator and the competition?
COMPONENT |
MEM |
COMPETITION |
Benefits/Drawbacks |
Rails |
15 lb/ft |
12 lb/ft |
More stable ride |
Machine Room Vent |
Standard |
Not Provided |
Required by Code |
Hall Stations |
Key Controlled |
Not Keyed Controlled |
Keyswitches required in School Applications, better access control. |
Lifting Eyes |
Removable |
Non-Removable |
Fixed lifting eyes are an eyesore |
Hoistway Anchor Bolts |
Four Required |
Eight Required |
Much easier to line up 4 anchors versus 8 |
Cab Construction |
14g Galvaneal Walls |
Particle Board |
Wood cabs subject to deterioration, mold, etc. |
Platform Construction |
12g Galvaneal |
Wood |
Wood subject to deterioration, mold, etc. |
Cab Roof Construction |
12g Galvaneal Powder Coated White |
Partical Board |
Wood cabs subject to deterioration, mold, etc. |
Car Door |
Solid Core |
Hollow |
Solid core more resistant to vandalism |
One Hour Construction |
Standard |
Not Provided |
Columns in pit not protected as required by code |
Hoistway Mold Resistance |
Standard |
Not Provided |
Historical issue and concern |
Elevator Sling Construction |
Heavy Duty |
Light Weight |
Heavy duty sling makes for very sturdy cab |
Elevator Guides |
Swivel Guides |
Fixed Guides |
Swivel Guides provide a premium ride |
Manufacturing Experience |
100+ |
1 |
|
Hoistway Wall Construction |
Galvanized Studs |
Sheet Metal Studs |
Sheet metal studs are subject to rusting |
In Plant Inspections |
Within CA |
Out of State |
CA DSA projects require a Class A or inplant inspector to be at fabrication facility. Out of State Inspections cost approximately 5x - 10x more |
Hoistway Phase I Fire Service Rough-in |
Standard |
?????? |
Will have to be provided at some point |
Local Code Compliance |
Guaranteed |
Not Guaranteed |
Local Mfg, hence very familiar with all local codes |
Anchor Bolt Templates |
Standard |
Not Provided |
Critical to every elevator set |
All Ancillary Hardware |
Standard |
Not Provided |
|
Elevator Jacks |
Pre-Plumbed |
Not pre-plumbed |
Added benefit |
Pre-Assembled Hoistway Hydraulic Piping |
Complete |
Not Done |
Added benefit |
Compliance with CBC Title 8 |
Guaranteed |
Not Guaranteed |
Local Mfg, hence very familiar with all local codes |
Plywood exterior |
Not provided |
Provided |
Not required for exterior finishes including stucco |
Elevator Door Operator |
GAL MOVFR |
Off Market |
GAL MOVFR is the gold standard of door operators in elevator industry |
Cab Ceiling |
Aluminum Egg Crate |
Polycarbonate |
Polycarbonate is not legal due to fire rating |
Pipe Rupture Valve |
Installed |
Installed by others |
Added benefit |
Machine Room Door Placement |
Flexible |
Fixed |
Flexibility is desirable for architects |
Transition Thresholds |
Provided |
Not Provided |
Solution needs to be provided by someone |
Buffer Stands |
Installed |
Not Installed |
Added benefit |
Pit Ladder |
Installed |
?????? |
|
Pit GFCI |
Installed |
?????? |
|
Pit Light |
Installed |
?????? |
|
Pit Switch |
Installed |
?????? |
|
Factory Supplied Electrical Termination Points in Machine Room |
Standard |
Not Provided |
Added benefit adding clarification for electrician in the field |
Roof Embellishment Allowance |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Generally required on every project |
Elevator Door Eye Brows |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Option that is desired by architects |
Elevator Bridge |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Option that is desired by architects |
Rail Adjustment |
Yes |
No |
Allows for flexibility |
Controller |
Serial Link |
Microprocessor |
Easier to troubleshoot |
