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  1. Elevator - Wikipedia

    An elevator (North American English, Philippine English) or lift (Commonwealth English except Canada) is a machine that vertically transports people or freight between levels.

  2. Elevator | Regulations, Maintenance & Modernization | Britannica

    5 days ago · Elevator, car that moves in a vertical shaft to carry passengers or freight between the levels of a multistory building. Most modern elevators are propelled by electric motors, with the …

  3. KONE Elevators and Escalators of USA

    KONE is widely recognized as a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, offering solutions designed to promote safe, convenient, and reliable journeys with smart and …

  4. Nelson Elevator LLC | Elevator Serivce

    At Nelson Elevator, service means more than just maintaining an elevator’s full performance—it’s the foundation of our commitment to reliable, high-quality repair work.

  5. Elevators, Escalators, Lifts & Moving Walks | Otis

    Each year, an Otis elevator technician puts on his tuxedo and goes to work at the Vienna Opera House for one very special night. We move 2.5 billion people a day and we maintain ~2.5 …

  6. Manufacturer of elevators, escalators, & moving walkways

    As a leading elevator company, we've engineered our passenger elevators for various building applications, including residential, commercial, and public transit.

  7. How do elevators and lifts work? - Explain that Stuff

    Feb 8, 2025 · To a scientist, an elevator is simply a device that increases or decreases a person's potential energy without them needing to supply that energy themselves: the elevator gives …

  8. ELEVATOR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ELEVATOR is one that raises or lifts something up. How to use elevator in a sentence.

  9. What is an elevator? Functions, Types, and Origins - TTI Group

    Jan 10, 2024 · Discover what is an elevator?, their functions in buildings, different types of elevators, and the fascinating history behind their invention. Get answers to common FAQs …

  10. How Elevators Work - HowStuffWorks

    In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind …