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_thomas424d 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_black24d 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.