The most important reasons for the technical failure of the elevator
Elevators are devices that break down for various reasons, despite their many uses and solving the problem of user movement in multi-story buildings. These failures can occur in both electrical and mechanical parts of these devices. The reasons that cause breakdowns and technical defects in the elevator are due to improper use by users, wear and tear of parts, or other technical reasons. Elevator breakdowns of any kind should be taken seriously and the necessary measures to fix them should be taken immediately. Because in addition to the fact that these failures can become more widespread and bring huge costs, it also greatly reduces the safety of elevators. In the following, we are going to examine the most important reasons for the technical failure of elevators.
Use beyond the permitted capacity of the elevator
Elevators have a specific and defined capacity that can be seen inside the cabin for users. If the users do not respect the allowed capacity and more people get on the cabin, it can cause the elevator to malfunction. Because with the increase in weight, pressure is applied to the tow wires, traction plate, rails, engine, etc., which gradually causes small and large failures.
Lack of periodic service and maintenance of the elevator
Service and maintenance of the elevator in a regular and periodic way is a factor that can prevent the occurrence of breakdowns and technical defects of the elevator over time to a large extent. Because with periodic service and maintenance of the elevator, small failures are quickly detected and quick measures are taken to fix them. But ignoring the issue of service and maintenance will gradually lead to small breakdowns in the elevator that lead to extensive breakdowns.
Increase in temperature in different parts
Elevators can usually work in a temperature range between 5 and 40 degrees and provide acceptable performance. But if, for any reason, this temperature limit is exceeded and the elevator overheats, it can cause all kinds of failures. Because in addition to the optimal functioning of the elevator, the parts and equipment are also out of order and suffer from all kinds of failures and problems.
Improper use of the elevator by users
Another important reason that can eventually cause technical defects in the elevator and eventually the elevator to stop working is its improper use by users. Misuses by users can include the following:
1. Hitting different parts of the cabin such as doors, walls, floor, ceiling, etc.
2. Putting various items or placing feet in front of the doors that prevent them from closing.
3. Before the cabin reaches the desired floor, the hinged door is pulled by the users.
4. Playing with the chassis or keys inside or outside the cabin, especially by children.
Failure to repair or replace parts early
If the defective parts of the elevator are not repaired or replaced on time, it can cause all kinds of failures in the elevator system. Because defective parts cannot function properly and this failure to function properly causes other parts to malfunction as well. Finally, it will cause them to be damaged.
Failure of sensors
In the elevator system, there are several electronic sensors that regulate the operation of different parts. Failure and error in these sensors can cause the elevator system to have a technical failure. Failure of door sensors is one of the most common failures that cause problems in opening and closing doors. in such a way that the doors cannot be opened and closed easily.
Not cleaning the dust from the dashboard and electronic equipment
Sitting of dust over time and not cleaning it from the control panel and other electrical parts of the elevator can cause technical defects in the system. Because electronic parts such as the steering wheel are made up of small and sensitive components that are sensitive to any kind of dust and dirt. If the pollution and dirt are not cleaned from these parts, their failure and technical defects in the elevator can be predicted.
Not changing the oil of the elevator gearbox on time or using low-quality oils
Gearbox traction elevators need to periodically change the gearbox oil. Gear oil has the function of lubricating the gears and preventing dry friction and wear on each other. This oil should be changed periodically. To replace it, high-quality and standard oils should be used that maintain their properties in the long term. If the gearbox oil is not changed on time or low-quality and non-standard oil is poured into the gearbox, it cannot have lubrication properties. In this case, the wear and friction of the gears will easily cause them to fail and be damaged, and the entire drive system of the elevator will be disrupted.
Penetration of water and detergents to different parts of the elevator
Another factor that can cause technical defects in the elevator system is the penetration of water and detergents into its various parts. If water and detergent penetrate into parts such as the cabin, inside the shaft, door rails, etc., it can cause all kinds of failures and technical defects in the elevator. Water and detergents cause failure in the elevator system for several reasons:
1. Water and detergents cause rust and wear of metal parts over time.
2. Water and detergents cause connection in electrical parts, which can lead to failure and burning of electrical parts.
3. water and detergents carry all kinds of pollution and small particles to different parts of the elevator, which will gradually cause failure in these parts.