At KONE Spares, we’re proud to offer Formula Systems’ Vision Plus, the only all-in-one elevator door safety solution that blends cutting-edge 2D and 3D technology into a single, intelligent edge system.
Why Choose Vision Plus?
The Vision Plus sets itself apart with unparalleled benefits that save time, effort, and costs:
Simplified Installation: No overhead 3D devices, tricky configurations, or door height readjustments.
Smart Self-Monitoring: Built-in red LED indicators show the system is functioning in compliance with ASME A17.1 and CSA B44 safety codes.
Reliability You Can Trust: Lift Institut certified for safety, ensuring peace of mind.
By combining efficiency, ease of use, and innovation, Vision Plus delivers exceptional value for elevator professionals and building managers alike.
Available Now from KONE Spares
Whether you’re upgrading an existing system or installing new equipment, Vision Plus offers a streamlined, reliable solution for modern safety needs.
Ready to simplify your next project?
Contact KONE Spares today at ksquotes@kone.com or (800) 343-3344 to learn more. Let’s keep people moving—safely, smoothly, and smarter than ever.
As the holiday season is upon us, we wanted to share a little bit about what makes this time of year so special to us. In this video, you’ll hear from our team as we talk about our favorite holiday foods, classic movies we love to watch, and the things we’re most grateful for. Now, we’d love to hear from you! What are your holiday favorites, and what are you most thankful for this season?
Let’s keep the good vibes going by staying connected—call us anytime at 800-343-3344.
From all of us at KONE Spares, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous new year!
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We are beyond excited to announce that KONE Spares has been honored with the 2024 Ellies Award in our category! This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support and trust of our amazing customers.
Winning this prestigious award is more than just recognition—it’s a reflection of the meaningful relationships we’ve built together. Your votes, feedback, and belief in us have fueled our drive to keep innovating and providing the best service possible.
From everyone at KONE Spares, thank you for being part of this journey. This award belongs to all of us, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support!
If you’re attending NAEC this September, be sure to join our General Manager, Kelly Oberhardt, committee chair of Women in Motion, at the Women in Motion (NAEC) and Elle-evator (CECA) Joint Meeting and Networking Event on Monday, September 23, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. This event will include updates on new initiatives and a fun networking icebreaker to help you connect with industry peers.
Women in Motion (WiM) is dedicated to building an inclusive community in the vertical transportation industry, promoting education, networking, and mentorship for all who share our vision of equality and mutual support.
And don’t miss WiM sponsored educational session on “Strategic Succession Planning” the following day, September 24, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This panel discussion will provide valuable insights into ensuring leadership continuity and organizational success in our evolving industry. We hope to see you at both events!
When we uploaded this updated version of this video to YouTube, one of the comments we immediately received said, “Perhaps you shouldn’t make it so complicated???” Trust us, if we could, we would!
It’s hurricane season again, so we’re keeping this checklist up at the top of our blog. Let’s all make sure to stay safe, and if you need us, we’re here for you.
So, on to the hurricane preparedness list…
BEFORE THE HURRICANE
Check all sump pumps, float switches and alarms in elevator pits.
Close up all vents and openings in top of hoistway and machine room to prevent water from entering.
If elevators open to the outside, place sandbags along the bottom of hoistway doors. Since this makes the elevator unusable, do this just before shutting down the elevator.
DURING THE HURRICANE
Run elevators to the top floor of hoistway and pull the main breaker in the elevator machine room (not in the building’s main breaker room).
Park elevators with doors closed.
Do not operate elevators during the hurricane.
AFTER THE HURRICANE
Inspect the elevator pit, cab and machine room for any water. Do not energize main line breaker if water is found.
If water is found, call your elevator service provider immediately!
Do not attempt to start elevator if power is out – call your electric company
Even with the proper preparations, hurricanes often cause power outages and surges that can stop elevators between floors and entrap passengers, and worse, knock out the emergency communication system. Be aware that people may be trapped in elevators with no way to call for help. We can’t state this strongly enough: never try to exit, or attempt to help others exit, a stalled elevator without trained professional rescue workers on hand.
Pop quiz: What is one of the most important things you should do while riding an escalator?
Answer:Always hold onto the handrail.
While that is extremely important, it also poses a problem. With all the people who ride an escalator every day, every one of those riders has their own unique mix of microbes living on the palms of their hands. Most are harmless, and some are even beneficial — but some are not. And this figurative zoo of microbes gets deposited, layer by layer, on an escalator handrail every single day.
It’s like a microbe superhighway, transferring a whole village of little travelers from one person to another, every minute, every hour.
Most are harmless … but some are not so harmless, such as … well, you know. That one. The one that’s set the entire world into turmoil.
The subject of germs on escalator handrails has unfortunately prompted news organizations to actually advise people to not hold onto the handrails: CBS News Article
It’s extremely important to hold onto that handrail for safety, so what’s the solution to this problem? It’s not like you can require all riders to wear gloves. It’s also not a good idea to constantly slather the surface of a handrail with alcohol or other disinfectants, because it might make the handrail slippery, and also it may hasten the deterioration of the handrail material itself.
The good news is there is a solution. In fact, it’s a really good solution: ultraviolet light, or UV-C rays.
What if you could put a small, easy to install and maintain, low power module into the escalator itself which continuously blasts UV-C wavelengths onto the surface of a handrail? Something that sterilizes the entire surface of the handrail with every revolution? So while people are unwittingly depositing their little microbial hitchhikers on the handrail, the bugs are instantly zapped within minutes as the handrail disappears into the balustrade and passes through the ultraviolet emitter?
If you think this is a good idea, we agree with you, and we have exactly this solution.
This is an Ultraviolet Handrail Sterilizer, and it does precisely what you’d want it to do: constantly sanitize the handrail as it runs through the escalator.
Not only does this solve the problem of disinfecting the handrail, but if you advertise the fact that it’s happening with a sign by the escalator, you encourage people to actually use the handrails (which they might not have been doing for fear of all the germs).
This increases the safety of the riding public by reducing the infection vector and encouraging them to use one of the most important safety features of an escalator.
The Ultraviolet Handrail Sterilizer is only one part of our KONE Spares Engineered Escalator Solutions, a collection of mods and upgrades to make older escalators new again.
