Modular Elevators distributed & installed by T.L. Shield & Associates
OverviewThe Modular Elevator is a dramatic breakthrough that can provide a commercial elevator installed on your site in record time, with a minimum of disruption to your construction project. T.L. Shield & Associates, Inc. is the premier installer of Modular Elevators in the world. We have installed far more Modular Elevators than all other companies combined. Our experience installing hundreds of these elevators insures that you will receive a complete elevator in a timely manner. You'll have no surprises during the setting of the elevator, connection, and inspection. REASONS TO CONSIDER MODULAR ELEVATORS OVER CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION
Some of the dilemmas that conventional elevators have on DSA projects, are as follows: In an effort to breeze through the DSA plan check process, conventional elevators are typically over designed. OVER DESIGN = HIGHER PRICES. Conventional elevators hoistways, constructed from cinder block, require much greater support. Heavy structures potentially require grade beams and or caissons. HEAVY STRUCTURES = HIGHER PRICES. DSA typically requires conventional elevators to get a deferred approval, hence, everything related to the elevator is immediately set back. This includes contracting with the elevator contractor, shop drawings, design and engineering of the elevator, submission to DSA, DSA's review, etc. etc. etc. Resolving the relationship between the elevator and the hoistway, and the hoistway and the pit, can hold up progress for weeks or months. DELAYS = HIGHER PRICES. MEM Inc.'s cost saving "MODULAR ELEVATOR" is constructed out of tubular structural steel, resulting in a lighter structure, in turn resulting in, smaller, concrete pits. It is pre-engineered and designed with a DSA PC (Pre-Check) approval. The design process all but disappears. It is as simple as taking a set of MEM Inc. PC drawings and attaching them to any set of architecturals. Having a DSA PC approval, architectural, engineering, and DSA review time is reduced, avoiding the back check process. Local manufacturing results in: freight savings, and significantly lower DSA related inspection fees. COST SAVINGS ARE THE FIRST MAJOR BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT. The structures are inspected by DSA approved inspectors throughout the manufacturing process, resulting in an elevator of the highest quality. Each and every component comes from local nonproprietary California suppliers, ensuring parts availability at all times and any reputable elevator company can work on or service the elevator. QUALITY IS THE SECOND MAJOR BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT. Elimination of Deferred Approvals, DSA review, shorter manufacturing, and much shorter on site time, is a result. LEAD TIME IS THE THIRD MAJOR BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT. The system and structure is already engineered. Engineering time and expense can be avoided. THE FOURTH MAJOR BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT. Bottom line. Elevators don't have to be the Achilles heel of a construction project and the longest critical path. With appropriate coordination, and with a minimum amount of effort, an elevator can be completed in a matter of 12-16 weeks. Attached is MEM Inc. brochure, for your review and consideration. Give us a call at 818-792-4554 to learn more about the opportunities and the process. Download the new Modular
Elevator Manufacturing brochure in PDF format. |
ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION! It takes an inordinate amount of management time. In the appropriate application, a MODULAR ELEVATOR can GREATLY reduce, not only the costs, but also the headaches associated with the construction of a conventional elevator.
Technical Information
For technical information visit the Modular Elevator Manufacturing Website.
Architects
Ease of Engineering
The MEM Modular Elevator is a pre-engineered free-standing structure. This makes it easier for you, as loads aren’t transferred to your existing building. Therefore, your building doesn’t need to be re-engineered in order to accept additional loads.
DSA Projects
When you are working on a California DSA (Division of the State Architect) Project, the MEM Modular Elevator can be provide great benefits for you. Our elevator has been pre-approved by the DSA. The elevator drawings are inserted into your project drawings, and approval will go smoothly.
Contractors
Less Time
From time of order to installation, MEM's Modular Elevators can't be beat. Your elevator will be built efficiently in our plant, not slowly on your site. It will be delivered, ready to hook up the electrical and hydraulics, finish the outside and get it inspected. This will save you time and money.
Fewer Trades
Because our Modular Elevators arrive on site with the cab already in the hoistway, tested and ready to go, you'll have fewer trades to schedule on your jobsite.
Less Project Interruption
How many times have you had one trade sitting around waiting for another trade to finish? With fewer trades involved, you will have less project interruption.
Modular Elevator Differences
COMPONENT | MEM | COMPETITION | Benefits/Drawbacks |
Rails | 15 lb/ft | 12 lb/ft | More stable ride |
Machine Room Vent | Standard | Not Provided | Required by Code |
Hall Stations | Key Controlled | Not Keyed Controlled | Keyswitches required in School Applications, better access control. |
Lifting Eyes | Removable | Non-Removable | Fixed lifting eyes are an eyesore |
Hoistway Anchor Bolts | Four Required | Eight Required | Much easier to line up 4 anchors versus 8 |
Cab Construction | 14g Galvaneal Walls | Particle Board | Wood cabs subject to deterioration, mold, etc. |
Platform Construction | 12g Galvaneal | Wood | Wood subject to deterioration, mold, etc. |
Cab Roof Construction | 12g Galvaneal Powder Coated White | Partical Board | Wood cabs subject to deterioration, mold, etc. |
Car Door | Solid Core | Hollow | Solid core more resistant to vandalism |
One Hour Construction | Standard | Not Provided | Columns in pit not protected as required by code |
Hoistway Mold Resistance | Standard | Not Provided | Historical issue and concern |
Elevator Sling Construction | Heavy Duty | Light Weight | Heavy duty sling makes for very sturdy cab |
Elevator Guides | Swivel Guides | Fixed Guides | Swivel Guides provide a premium ride |
Manufacturing Experience | 100+ | 1 |
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Hoistway Wall Construction | Galvanized Studs | Sheet Metal Studs | Sheet metal studs are subject to rusting |
In Plant Inspections | Within CA | Out of State | CA DSA projects require a Class A or inplant inspector to be at fabrication facility. Out of State Inspections cost approximately 5x - 10x more |
Hoistway Phase I Fire Service Rough-in | Standard | ?????? | Will have to be provided at some point |
Local Code Compliance | Guaranteed | Not Guaranteed | Local Mfg, hence very familiar with all local codes |
Anchor Bolt Templates | Standard | Not Provided | Critical to every elevator set |
All Ancillary Hardware | Standard | Not Provided |
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Elevator Jacks | Pre-Plumbed | Not pre-plumbed | Added benefit |
Pre-Assembled Hoistway Hydraulic Piping | Complete | Not Done | Added benefit |
Compliance with CBC Title 8 | Guaranteed | Not Guaranteed | Local Mfg, hence very familiar with all local codes |
Plywood exterior | Not provided | Provided | Not required for exterior finishes including stucco |
Elevator Door Operator | GAL MOVFR | Off Market | GAL MOVFR is the gold standard of door operators in elevator industry |
Cab Ceiling | Aluminum Egg Crate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate is not legal due to fire rating |
Pipe Rupture Valve | Installed | Installed by others | Added benefit |
Machine Room Door Placement | Flexible | Fixed | Flexibility is desirable for architects |
Transition Thresholds | Provided | Not Provided | Solution needs to be provided by someone |
Buffer Stands | Installed | Not Installed | Added benefit |
Pit Ladder | Installed | ?????? |
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Pit GFCI | Installed | ?????? |
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Pit Light | Installed | ?????? |
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Pit Switch | Installed | ?????? |
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Factory Supplied Electrical Termination Points in Machine Room | Standard | Not Provided | Added benefit adding clarification for electrician in the field |
Roof Embellishment Allowance | Allowed | Not Allowed | Generally required on every project |
Elevator Door Eye Brows | Allowed | Not Allowed | Option that is desired by architects |
Elevator Bridge | Allowed | Not Allowed | Option that is desired by architects |
Rail Adjustment | Yes | No | Allows for flexibility |
Controller | Serial Link | Microprocessor | Easier to troubleshoot |
State Elevator Inspection Fees | Standard | Not Provided |
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Elevator Installation | Complete | Partial |
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Crane | Standard | Not Provided |
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Freight | Standard | Not Provided |
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Sales Use Tax | Paid | Not Paid | GC will be held responsible for this expense |
