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THE VIEW FROM UP HERE

We really admire our crews and others who day after day climb and work far above our heads either installing, dismantling or maintaining rack and pinion elevators. Our elevators are workhorses, employed at an incredible variety of construction, mining, and industrial sites across the country.

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OEM VERSUS AFTERMARKET – SPARE PARTS FOR ELEVATORS

If you are having your rack and pinion elevator maintained by the original manufacturer, chances are you will receive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. Just like in other industries (automobile, appliances and others), aftermarket parts exist for elevators.  Is there anything wrong with aftermarket parts?

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ELIMINATE REACTIVE MAINTENANCE TO INCREASE ELEVATOR LONGEVITY

Maintenance can be the largest controllable operating cost for our customers.  It is a critical business function that impacts not only plant operations, but also safety and environmental performance.  For McDonough Elevators, we believe proper maintenance of an elevator is important for worker productivity, safety and longevity

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BUILT TO OUTLAST THEM ALL

We like to brag about the strength and durability of our elevators. McDonough Elevators are built to perform in extreme, intense working conditions. What makes them strong enough to stand up to the harshest of environments? The thickness of our car walls and the bracing of

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DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR ELEVATOR WAS MANUFACTURED?

Many times we have been requested to provide the Country of Origin for our elevators. As the term was originally conceived, Country of Origin was supposed to be a single location which encapsulated the brand’s origin, the place of design, and the place of production.

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Replacement Elevator Parts Available For Immediate Shipment

McDonough Elevators has recently launched a new e-commerce quote cart to better service our clients’ immediate needs for spare elevator parts.   In order to meet the demand for replacement elevator parts, we have stock of key rack and pinion elevator, construction hoist, and industrial hoist rollers/bearings, overspeed safety

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HERE COMES THE POLAR VORTEX

Without a doubt, everyone has heard of the Polar Vortex. The Polar Vortex is not new but it has gained attention because of its great name and the idea that colder weather is moving further south. This is important for rack and pinion elevators because weather can

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MCDONOUGH ELEVATOR BUYS RACK & PINION ELEVATOR SERVICE, INC.

McDonough Elevator Sales & Rentals announced recently that it has completed the asset purchase of Rack and Pinion Elevator Service, Inc. based in Denver, Colorado. McDonough Elevator will retain the company’s management and service staff and the acquisition includes all existing service, maintenance, and elevator

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SHOULD I INVENTORY SPARE PARTS FOR MY ELEVATOR?

Many customers request a capital and operating spare parts list when a new rack and pinion elevator is purchased.  Creating a spare parts list for older equipment can also be a productive exercise. The decision becomes the cost of inventorying a part for extended periods

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