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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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HURRICANE PREPARATION FOR ELEVATORS

The 2014 Hurricane Season is here. To prepare your industrial rack and pinion elevator for hurricane conditions, one should take into account several factors. Is the elevator located within the expected flood plain or subject to expected flooding conditions? McDonough Elevators suggests the elevator be

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

Preventative maintenance programs key to elevator reliability Reliability means everything. A key part of reliability is maintenance. Reliability of an industrial elevator is an important factor in determining the overall success and profitability of a facility. Every day hundreds of thousands of personnel and tons

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CAN I INSTALL MY ELEVATOR?

A common question while meeting with clients is, “Does the manufacturer or their representatives have to install the elevators or can it be installed by others?” This is a good question as there are many factors which should be considered and the owner ultimately know

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STROS ELEVATORS FOR THE UNITED STATES

For Immediate Release: Houston, TX – February 20, 2014 McDonough Elevators the U.S. Source for Stros® Elevators HOUSTON, TX – McDonough Elevator Sales & Rentals announced today that it will be the source for STROS® rack and pinion industrial elevators in the U.S.  McDonough Elevators

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HOW SAFE IS A RACK AND PINION ELEVATOR?

Every school kid has heard the story of Elisha Otis, the inventor of safe travel on elevators.  He demonstrated his safety device at the New York World’s Fair in 1854 when he cut the only rope on his passenger elevator.  The safety device worked and

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