What Stops an Elevator From Falling?

The lights go out. Why doesn't the elevator simply fall? Go behind the walls of a common traction elevator to see how suspension ropes, spring-applied brakes, overspeed governors, car safeties and buffers work together. We follow the force from the drive to the fixed guide rails, then explain what to do if an elevator stops between floors. This episode uses simplified diagrams of common arrangements. Equipment, rescue features and maintenance requirements vary by installation. CHAPTERS 00:00 The lights go out 00:23 The hidden traction machine 00:58 More than one rope 01:29 Power off. Brake on. 02:19 The overspeed governor 02:58 Safeties grip the rails 03:48 What buffers can do 04:17 Doors, sensors and interlocks 04:39 If the elevator stops 05:23 The quiet answer Subscribe to Proven Tales for the science behind the things you use every day. Engineering #HowItWorks #ProvenTales END OF DESCRIPTION