Master Craftsmen - Elevator Installation
In this episode we follow Island Elevator on a job that highlights the many skilled trades needed to place and maintain an elevator in today's modern buildings.
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Just wow. I never imagined what goes into installing and maintaining an elevator.
as an elevator expert, I have to say this is the most completed video explanation of our trade that i seem
@Posibrian
4 жыл бұрын
Do you rely on electrcians trade for the electrical part, or do ya'll do that as well?
@InvertirX
4 жыл бұрын
Brian Barrett , We perform all work related to the elevator, mechanical as well as electrical and even masonry. That is what’s so cool about ours trade
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Please share
@mustafadasgin5765
3 жыл бұрын
Bheh2
@Fizzy332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello sir, ive been thinking of studying to become Elavatot expert, do you need to have technical interest to become one?
My dad was an elevator constructor for almost 40 years. He not only installed them, but repaired them too. He would also work on wheelchair lifts and dumb waiters as well. He retired from working on elevators, and now he works as an elevator inspector.
@eliasc.3110
Жыл бұрын
Did he make good money?
@JohnAckerman93
Жыл бұрын
@@eliasc.3110 He made good money. He still makes good money just inspecting elevators
@miguelquazar883
Жыл бұрын
Was he an asshole and abusive at home? Divorced?
@kyeattard7187
Жыл бұрын
@@eliasc.3110 elevator mechanics are the highest paid trade in most places
@joshgilbert4171
11 ай бұрын
@@miguelquazar883 lmfao
Big greetings to all elevator mechanics from Russia. I have been in the elevator industry for 28 years and have worked with elevators from different manufacturers and I want to say: KONE is the best!!!
@parkercushingable
3 ай бұрын
Слава Россия! 🇷🇺❤🇺🇸
Salute to all the Elevator Installers. I worked with a guy who did it , definitely looks like it takes a lot of skill and hard work
As an elevator installer, you did a great job detailing the work involved. Also, good job using the correct terminology for the components. There are a lot!
@Posibrian
4 жыл бұрын
Do you rely on electrcians trade for the electrical part, or do ya'll do that as well?
@ten94tuner
4 жыл бұрын
@@Posibrian electricians normally run the wiring to the pit as well as fire,smoke, shunt trip and supply the power going to the machine room for the controller. They are also needed for the inspection in order to reset the breaker panel from the building at which the elevator is being installed in during the elevator inspection. Fire service companies also play a part in some of the work.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
@@ten94tuner You hit it on the head Patrick. @Brian Barrett Elevator wiring between the elevator controller and the elevator control circuits are performed by the elevator installer. Electric from the building is supplied by the electrician under his license.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Please share
@marcoa8827
3 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend your job to average teenager coming out of high school?
This is the most detailed video of a hydraulic elevator installation & the brand of that elevator is thyssenkrupp.
@Ih8escalators
4 жыл бұрын
Highwayelevators I believe Island is a TK distributor
@QEElevators
4 жыл бұрын
Ih8escalators - yeah as that pump is a Thyssenkrupp and the piston as well. Thyssenkrupp is still a good brand.
@julienboeuf7449
3 жыл бұрын
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@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Highway. Please share
Most in-depth video on elevator construction by far.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James. Please share
This is what I think of when I read about a satisfying video. Everything being done perfectly to the letter to provide the best possible service and lifespans of both product and costumer. I think the branding and inspection certificates should be framed at eye-level just to show to everyone "This is how engineering is done and this company is who to thank for it."
I'm 42 and start my career as an elevator mechanic apprentice in a few days. I will be in construction. Thanks for the video, very informative.
@TheBradPowers
2 жыл бұрын
Work safe and listen to the mechanic!
@jaboutt
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 42 also. I’m going to apply in March. My buddy is an elevator mechanic making over 200k
@starmaster191
2 жыл бұрын
@@jaboutt really, over 200k gross a year?
@jaboutt
2 жыл бұрын
@@starmaster191 Yes! He's made more than that in a year too. San Francisco pays more than the rest of the country.
@starmaster191
2 жыл бұрын
@@jaboutt oh it depends where you're at
I imagine this kind of job has its ups and downs!😀😀😀
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the view. Please share
@williammcneill7434
3 жыл бұрын
Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm dead
@23245rzarezbr
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah and I feel uplifted
@23245rzarezbr
3 жыл бұрын
Because your are working on a higher levels
@firesurfer
3 жыл бұрын
That joke was old 35 years ago and everyone groaned when I said it.
Wow. Takes alot of work. Much respect to all elevator constructors
@JohnAckerman93
4 жыл бұрын
My Dad was an elevator constructor for over 30 years. It’s a very interesting job. I remember he would come home really dirty. He also did a lot of fixing of elevators too. He retired from being an elevator constructor a few years ago, and now he works as an elevator inspector. Being an inspector is interesting too. Instead of you working working on the elevators, you get to watch other people work on the elevator. There’s a lot of testing of equipment when you’re an elevator inspector.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Please share.
Thanks for going into so much detail. Made my assignment so much fun! /s
Today I was in building using elevator ,randomly I felt like knowing how it works and all so here I’m , and damn looks really awesome and skilled work.
The 80’s electric guitar in the background is awesome
@spudwish
Жыл бұрын
Yes, crazy how no one else has commented on this!
This is interesting and explanatory.So proud to be an installer.Love from Nigeria ❤️👍
cant wait to take on my fathers old job.
Thanks for sharing each one teach one a skill cannot be taken
Hoping to get into the Elevator and lift union, this really helps to see exactly what the job entails.
@Oroku_Sensei
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! The IUEC is the way to go.
@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357
3 жыл бұрын
Don't show up to work fucked up and keep your phone in your pocket.
@326th
3 жыл бұрын
@Detraxa Nobody is hiring now.
@326th
3 жыл бұрын
@@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357 Nobody is hiring
@kansasthunderman1
3 жыл бұрын
IUEC is a nepotistic operation. If you're not related to someone in the trade, you're going to have to pay off the union boss.
Nice job boys another quality job
Thanks you so much for your time admin to share🙏👍💪, Hello from Cambodia 💕🇰🇭🙏
COMP3004 gang
Fantastic video!
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Please share
These guys make some of the best money out of all the trades
@lesterawalt3184
3 жыл бұрын
I needed a good laugh. lol
@marcoa8827
3 жыл бұрын
@@lesterawalt3184 you guys don’t make a lilttle under 100k?
@KLTRF
4 ай бұрын
Their real company name is called Tyssencrup!!!!
Amazing video.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Please share
i literally got randomly curious and this was exactly what i was looking for
Wow, other than this not really showing quite as much tilting and turning of wall segments and things into place, this is still a really good video that shows how the process works; thanks!
Really nice job. Quality install.
@QEElevators
4 жыл бұрын
Allen Moore - because this brand rebrands good Thyssenkrupp machines but installs them.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
@@QEElevators Thank you Allen. You are 100% correct. TKE makes a version of their equipment available to the independent installer under the brand Vertical Express
Quality video keep posting and the subscribers will come
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scrims. Please share.
Hi Master Craftsmen ... nice to know you ... KEEP SAFETY FIRST
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We take a lot of pride in our safety program.
@rizahhaviz651
3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisgutkes4859 Greeting from Indonesia
You should post more video, I love the previous video about steel beam erection. These are good stuffs.
I needed this. Thanks!
Why do you only have 25 subscibers?!? This is good stuff!
@RobertLeBlancPhoto
4 жыл бұрын
New channel with only 2 videos so far.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the view Lightning. Please share
a lot of gum was chewed during the making of this video
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Haha. Good pick-up. Better than smoking at least
Greetings from Egypt 🇪🇬👋👋👋
why am i watching this as if im gonna install an elevator one day
Excellent
That pump unit is a rebrand o a Thyssenkrupp!!!
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you QE. TKE manufactures a modified version of their equipment for independent elevator companies under the brand Vertical Express
It's a great video of the installation from the start to finish, very detailed as to every aspect. If I recall correctly, this is a telescopic hydraulic elevator installation with two cylinders and pistons at the side of the cab. I only saw one output pipe on the power unit, it is parallel piped to the cylinders?
@chrisroth8568
4 жыл бұрын
This type of elevator is referred to as a Twin Post because it has two (twin) pistons, one on either side of the elevator to lift it. Not all twin posts are telescopic (multiple staged piston). Some are single stage, just a one piece piston. The amount of rise (height of shaft) determine which is needed. I couldn't tell for sure, but I think this is a single stage piston. For the hydraulic oil line, a single pipe connect the two pistons in the pit, then we run one line from that pipe to the tank.
Nice overview of installing an elevator. Anybody have a link to more detailed videos of some of the major components such as the doors and sensors? And what gets replaced during a modernization? Really trying to understand that whole process.
good working bro
Great video! Thank you!
Nice elevator I like it
Great!
sending my love and full support #shout out
Pretty cool
I was Otis service engineer in London England for 30+years and for your American audience I serviced the lifts as we call them in England in Buckingham Palace
@philipcollins3849
5 ай бұрын
Yes lift shafts and all its equipment is inspected quite often depending upon the maintenance schedule by the lift company also once a year by the insurance inspector
great vid!!!
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Please share
You can tell the apprentice wired the car top without the mechanic watching him. 8:42 Used greenfield to connect all the devices on the car top. While the greenfield runs do look shorter then the max allowed length, the car top has split levels, so its possible to pull the greenfield out of a connector or break it if you step on it due it not sitting completely flat on the car top. We usually either use EMT conduit if we want it to look fancy, or just run a 2x4 square duct across the whole top of the car front to back and come out of that with short pieces of greenfield thus making it much harder to damage if its accidentally stepped on. Nitpicks aside good video. Nice to see someone take the time to use all the correct terminology.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks NinjaShoes. There are many ways to skin a cat. We went with code-compliant flexible conduit strapped frequently in order to prevent accidental damage.
@allenmckinney2082
2 жыл бұрын
That's a shit cartoon installation. I would send you to the shop for that.
Wow Very Nice :-)
How do they install the motors and the controllers on the older roof top models??
I wanna be a tech, this is so cool...
I freakin love Johnny Colon
That's a Thyssenkrupp Elevator!!!
@Ih8escalators
4 жыл бұрын
Samuel Schneider I think Island is a TK distributor
@MrEngineer20051
4 жыл бұрын
@@Ih8escalators Oh
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
100% Correct Sam. TKE manufactures a modified version of their equipment for independent elevator companies under the brand Vertical Express
Hello everybody from 3004
@Chuy1988
Жыл бұрын
Sup good time to be alive we colonized the solar system
Anyone know how I can get into this career in south Florida
Awesome
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Please share
Wow look at the OSHA certified barricade , at least it looks like 42 inches on the top .:)
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
42" on the nose
comp3004 covid final represent
"...Causing them to raise." * rise
Does Island Elevator use ThyssenKrupp fixtures?
Easy breezy. When can I start working as a lift/elevator builder?
@SeaTraveller2000
4 жыл бұрын
Union apprenticeships just opened in january in 2 states
@Oroku_Sensei
3 жыл бұрын
Google your local union number. It'll be IUEC and whatever number hall covers your area. Go to their website and follow the links to the information about the Apprenticeship Drives. The drive is generally only open part of the year. It's a very competitive selection process, but absolutely worth it. Just... Don't sign on with a non union company. You will be taken advantage of and under paid thoroughly.
@DemBones1012
3 жыл бұрын
Easy breezy? This video doesn't shed any light on the manufactures faults and need for constant fab work on shit that's supposed to just (bolt together) It can get pretty stressful.
@izzywashington5461
3 жыл бұрын
Thyssen elevators go in like Legos a Mitsubishi elevator is usually has a bunch of fabrication required
chris finna harvest my soul
How do I get started in this field? I’m in Atlanta GA how do I go about learning this trade?
@Mike-nn3tf
3 жыл бұрын
Get in contact with IUEC Local 32 and tell them you want to be an apprentice.
Is this a hydraulic or traction elevator Coz they are installing steel wires and ropes which we use in traxtion elevator and hydraulic fluid and pistons too Which we use in hydralluic elevator
@redindahead6962
4 жыл бұрын
where did you see them install steel wires? Its a hydraulic elevator, pistons pushing the elevator up and down.
@Akakash111
4 жыл бұрын
@@redindahead6962 i dnt remember but i hv seen in one of youtube video
@ten94tuner
4 жыл бұрын
roped hydro
@ten94tuner
4 жыл бұрын
@@redindahead6962 the ropes are used to assist in load and speed of the elevator. the steel cables are called ropes.
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
This is a direct-acting, multi-stage, hole-less hydraulic passenger car. No ropes
Very nice explanation iam also elevator technicians 1999 dubai burjkalfa
I love my trade
@daniellegat34
4 жыл бұрын
A Font- best trade in the world. Literally the perfect trade for “Master Craftsmen”
@anthonyeden4731
4 жыл бұрын
A Font tryin to get into the union non union currently
@BoriPR82
4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyeden4731 union is the way to go in this business. Depending on where you live keep an eye out for when the unions give out the application for the apprentice program or try and get in under the 72 rule. Good luck
These are all union elevator installers right?
This seems like fun.
Do they Earn good
Is these a company master craftsmen installation.If it is a company can the company help me part of them.Because I was once trained as an elevator engineer and I want learn more.
No wiretags?
My guess is that you get about 1-2k views per term just from the course I'm in
🔧⚒️🛠️👍
I’m active duty usmc I was looking at this profession when getting out. Does any elevator installer have any tips?
@kyeattard7187
Жыл бұрын
Not sure how it is in the us I'm a aussie installer, get used to reading measurements very accurately, when adjusting to a measurement don't pretend it's good if it's out by half a millimetre you need to get it right or it will be alot more work later. Buy some decent hand tools to start and if you need to borrow a tool off your trainer more than once you need to buy it.
@connorshea7252
Жыл бұрын
@@kyeattard7187 thanks mate
@meganandmichaelrodriguez8874
Жыл бұрын
Learn to read a tape measure if you don’t already know. And be familiar with hand tools and power tools. I am prior service myself and just got into the trade going on 4 months. If you have any questions reach out to me.
@connorshea7252
Жыл бұрын
@@meganandmichaelrodriguez8874 thank you. I’ll start with the basics then. Very much appreciated.
I’m here because it’s 5 AM and I live above a hotel and apparently an elevator
Gutkiss
When you see someone who works in the construction trade please shake their hand because it reminds them that their job pays them really well 😭
"...And completing these connections now make up the bulk..." Oops, ya dropped an s... I think it belongs on "make[s]." Oh yep, here it is: ---|> s 😉
How much does an elevator installation cost?
@F8Tributo
Жыл бұрын
That's similar to asking how much a car costs. An economy car might be $25k, and a Bugatti might be in the millions. The price varies vary widely, depending on method of drive, height, features, geographical area of installation, etc. Just roughly, a small, basic elevator might be in the neighborhood of 50k, while a tall, high speed, high specification elevator could be in the hundreds of thousand$.
hello good morning i am saikou. i am an electrician . my roll is installation oh resdintial and commercial. but now i am interested in elevator installation but i dont no any best school ot start . can anyone help me with a link
I was wondering if you could let me work with you because I have experience installing elevators
@groyper6567
7 ай бұрын
Its elevator union. That union is full of nepotism. If your not an owners son or grandson good luck getting accepted
اين العمل هذا بأي دولة اللي عرف يخبرني
What happened to this show? Please make more videos like this.
Installation of a TK elevator
Hi sir I’m working in lift technician at Chennai
6:15 Cheat! He is standing on the platform to install the saddle. I always had to do it kneeling in front of the open shaft. I rarely had a platform to work off of. But really that's the easy way to do it. :) :) I usually had only 1/8 tolerance for clearance to the platform. I had to get special ok for anything more, because of out of plumb shaft. I had one building in Man. near Grand Central, that one stack of rails was out of plumb out of 6. They blamed me, but I was able to prove their rails were out. The elevator guys had to make do. It was 1/2" out at the 2nd floor. The marble guys were not happy. In the end, it was ok, but just barely. A lot of fiddling with every little bit. Everything from platform to rails to bucks had to be adjusted. This was one of the best videos of a typical elevator that I have seen. Btw, you always know a real elevator mechanic, because he uses an 8' wood folding ruler. 8:17 :) :)
@danduman7245
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I was thinking about becoming an elevator mechanic and was wondering how I could become one. Also I was wondering if you would suggest going into that career or not?
@firesurfer
3 жыл бұрын
@@danduman7245 Try to get in the union near you. It's important to become an apprentice and learn the trade. Contact some elevator companies near you. The bigger the city near you the better. Elevator guys also do escalators, lots of guys specialize in one or the other.
@danduman7245
3 жыл бұрын
@@firesurfer Thanks for the information. I appreciate it
@3:10 Hey I am here with Chris GutKiss, president of Violent elevator. Wtf?=!
hydraulic lifts are not as cool as traction. It's my understanding hydraulic is often used for less than 6 floors, anything more and it's getting to be a very long hydraulic piston. Are there any major advantages to hydraulic over traction? I know they are usually much slower than traction, and the cylinders can eventually leak hydraulic oil into the ground and run low on fluid, leading to a fun spongey ride at the top floor as the pump starts to suck air. Typical traction lifts need a motor room above the shaft, but there's machine room less varieties too. Traction lifts rely on a break on the motor to keep the car from falling up as the counterweight is heavier than the car. I guess they both have their place, but surfing a hydraulic looks to be a lot less interesting than a high rise traction with the counter weight passing by. Though the hydraulic at the apartment that my dad lived at almost sounded like a monster stuck in the pit. kind of spooky and cool
@kyeattard7187
Жыл бұрын
Late reply but hydraulic lifts are usually cheaper and a faster install time. you also need less depth for your pit bellow the lift the downside is noise from the pump. Hydraulic lifts are more suited to smaller lifts that arnt working constantly when being used alot the viscosity of the oil can give you leveling issues
@KLTRF
4 ай бұрын
@@kyeattard7187My apartment uses roped hydrolic for 18 and 33 floors tall?
Why the radio?
Oil shaft?! Oh, that’s a little baby elevator then.
Am Uso Richard from Nigeria we need you to do a job in our new hotel in Nigeria please reply
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Johnny you should be wearing fall protection on that platform ,,. just saying. good Job Chris .
@chrisgutkes4859
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian. Platform was on the springs, power off (LOTO). Always Safety First!
Looks like thyssen
COMP 3004
I work as mechanic elevator
rails are hoisted by a tugger and rope
elevatormechanics are hiearcy in the construction world , always have been and always will be ,,,, first thing a young man or women is taught KNOWLEDGE IS POWER , POWER IS DOUBLE TIME , DOUBLE TIMES IS BIGGGGGG MONEY , IUEC because of there knowledge ,money is always justified,,,,
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