What Is The Elevator Overspeed Governor?

The elevator overspeed governor is one of the safety control components in the elevator safety protection system. When the elevator is running over its rated speed or out of control, or the suspension device broken, the overspeed governor and the safety gear will act in linkage to stop the elevator car up or down. The governor is mainly composed of […]
What Is The Function Of Elevator Safety Gear?

Elevator safety gear is one of the elevator important safety devices directly related to the overspeed governor. It is a braking device installed at the bottom of the elevator car or elevator counterweight. It includes two parts: a pulling mechanism and a braking mechanism. Usually they are divided into instantaneous safety gear and progressive safety gear. Instantaneous safety […]