With the advancement of new rural construction and the improvement of living standards, more and more rural families are considering installing elevators in their own houses. Rural life, fresh air, and using home elevators to go up and down stairs are the life scenes that many people dream of, and are also the best choice for elderly care at home. So, what should we pay attention to when choosing domestic elevators for self-construction?   First of all, we must clearly choose the classification of domestic elevators. At present, there are three main options for domestic elevators: traction elevators, spiral elevators, and hydraulic elevators. The spiral elevator relies on the mutual movement between the nut and the screw to operate the elevator car. Due to structural limitations, the running speed is usually slow. The two-stage triple spiral elevator has a car design, light weight, low noise, and is more suitable for installing duplex buildings, LOFT apartments, and overlapping villas. Due to many problems, hydraulic elevators have almost disappeared in China and have been more widely used in factories and workshops. However, the traction elevator is pulled by the traction main engine, the car and the counterweight are ...

On February 19, 2025, RIGID welcomed its first international elevator installation team of the Year of the Snake for specialized hoist maintenance training at the company. During their visit, the overseas RIGID maintenance partners not only underwent a three-day professional training and assessment on hoist maintenance knowledge but also deepened their understanding of hoist applications through on-site visits, product experiences, and exchanges. Through on-site references, training, and friendly discussions, the international partners gained a clearer understanding of our company's innovation capabilities and product system, further strengthening the cooperation between both parties.   【Professional Empowerment: Theoretical Foundation】 To meet the in-depth needs of international clients, our company tailored a training course that progressed from the core structure disassembly of elevator installation hoists to fault diagnosis logic. Through 3D dynamic model demonstrations and international standard case analyses, complex mechanical principles were vividly presented. Trainees exclaimed, "Theory can be so lively!"   【Practical Exercises: Hands-On Guidance】 Under the guidance of tr...

My country has become a veritable world manufacturing power, but it is not yet a manufacturing power. In the future, we must seize the good opportunity to overtake. As a manufacturer that has focused on the research and development of traction hoists for many years, I am proud to be a member of RIGID. Through our wisdom, we continue to create value for society and realize the purpose of creating a better world.   The next 15 years are the key period for the development of intelligent manufacturing, the core technology of the new round of industrial revolution. The Chinese traction hoist industry can fully seize this once-in-a-lifetime historical opportunity to achieve China's manufacturing industry overtaking, opening up and leapfrogging development, and intelligent manufacturing is the main technical route to achieve innovative development of the manufacturing industry.   The connotation of manufacturing innovation mainly includes four levels: one is product innovation, the second is production technology innovation, the third is industrial model innovation, and the fourth is the manufacturing system integration innovation formed by the integration of the first three. At these four levels, digitalizati...

There are significant differences between traction hoists and other types of hoists in terms of structure, working principle, applicable scenarios and material characteristics‌.   Contents Structural design‌ ‌How it works‌ ‌Applicable scenarios‌ ‌Transporting Materials‌   ‌Structural Design‌ ‌Traction hoist‌: Usually a steel wire rope or chain is used as a traction component, and is driven by a winch or electric motor to achieve the lifting and lowering of materials. ‌Bucket Elevator‌: According to the different traction parts, it can be divided into TD type (with bucket type), TH type (ring chain bucket type), NE type (plate chain bucket type), etc. The TD type is suitable for vertical conveying of powdery, granular and small bulk materials; the TH type is suitable for conveying heavier materials; the NE type is suitable for heavier loads and high temperature occasions. ‌Hydraulic hoist‌: Powered by a hydraulic system, it is suitable for occasions where precise control of lifting speed and position is required‌.   How it works‌ ‌Traction hoist‌: The hoist or elect...

On January 16, 2025, Gao Xuemei (Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Mechanical Engineering of Jiangnan University), Zhao Junhua(Dean), Qian Shanhua(Vice President), Wang Liqiang(former vice president and member of the Party Committee of the school), and Yang Zhaohui(president of the Wuxi Machinery Alumni Association), and a group of about 20 people came to visit Rigid, the 95th Qian Haijun alumni enterprise. Rigid company leader Chen Xuesong and technology center alumni Fu Yongsheng accompanied the visit.   Lobby group photo   First of all, the school leaders and alumni visited the product exhibition hall and manufacturing workshop of Rigid to understand the development history of Rigid, especially for the company won the title of "National Little Giant Enterprise" in 2021, and to understand the international leading position of Rigid products in the two major fields of elevator intelligent installation and wind power maintenance. At the same time, we put forward more forward-looking development suggestions for the deep research and development of Rigid products; In the process of visiting the manufacturing workshop, the Rigid CNC automatic processing production line, intelligent th...

The maintenance of the traction hoist mainly includes daily maintenance and quarterly maintenance.   Contents Daily Maintenance Quarterly Maintenance   Daily Maintenance ‌Cleaning: Regularly clean the appearance and interior of the hoist, especially the parts that are prone to dust accumulation, such as the electric control cabinet, motor, gearbox, etc. ‌  Lubrication: Regularly add lubricating oil to the hoist, especially the gearbox, bearings and other parts, to ensure smooth operation. ‌  Check the electrical system: Regularly check the wiring, switches, power supply, fuses, etc. of the electrical system to ensure the normal operation of the electrical system. ‌  Check the brake: Regularly check the working status of the brake, including brake shoes, brake wheels, brake springs, etc., to ensure the sensitivity and reliability of the brake. ‌  Check the bolts of each part: Regularly check the tightness of the bolts of each part, and tighten them in time if they are loose, to prevent accidents caused by looseness due to vibration. ‌  Check the sealing device: Regularly check the sealing devices of each part, and replace ...

Traction hoists are widely used in many fields, mainly including the following common applications‌:   ‌Construction‌: In the construction of high-rise buildings, residential areas, commercial buildings, etc., hoists can quickly lift personnel, equipment and materials to the target height to facilitate construction operations‌. ‌Bridge construction‌: In the construction of large bridges, highways and other projects, hoists can quickly lift bridge prefabricated components, steel beams, concrete and other materials to a suitable height to facilitate construction operations‌. ‌Hydraulic engineering‌: In hydraulic engineering projects such as reservoir dams, sluices, and ship locks, hoists can quickly lift staff and equipment to the top of the dam for inspection, maintenance and construction operations‌. ‌Urban rail transit‌: In the construction of urban rail transit, hoists can quickly lift equipment and materials such as construction machinery, rails, turnouts, and gauges to the construction site, shortening the construction period‌. ‌Food processing‌: Z-type bucket elevator is particularly suitable for lifting fragile, irregular, a...