Update: I went against the grain and installed a 2:1 roping on a 6-story building

Everyone on the crew said to stick with the standard 1:1 for the traction machine. The job was a retrofit in Cincinnati, and they argued it was simpler and faster. I pushed for the 2:1 because the existing pit was shallow and the car top clearance was tight, only 4 feet. It added about 8 hours to the install, but the ride quality is smoother and the machine runs quieter under load. Has anyone else made a call like that and had it pay off later?

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spencer_thomas42mo ago

Yeah, we did that on a hospital job last year for the same reasons. The extra setup time was worth it for the long term reliability.

rowan_black2mo ago

You mentioned the smoother ride and quieter machine. That's the hidden benefit everyone forgets. Less vibration means less wear on rails and guide shoes down the line. You probably saved a bunch of future callbacks for roller adjustments and noise complaints.

beth_ward8027d ago

Man I wish my crystal ball was as clear as yours when I was starting out. Nothing like learning the hard way after spending a weekend alone in a hospital elevator fixing rattling guide shoes. The extra 20 minutes we spent shimming and tensioning everything saved me from that exact headache on this job. My back is still mad at me from all those callbacks last year on other builds. Next time I'll just forward your comment to the guys who hate doing the setup right the first time.