Buffer
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A buffer is a stopping device that absorbs the impact of the car, counterweight or balancing weight with springs, fluid or similar means.Korean Elevator Safety Standard, Annex 22 3.28
Where the standard mentions it
- Limit switchThe final limit switches must operate before the car or counterweight touches the buffers.Korean Elevator Safety Standard, Annex 22 16.2.1
- Emergency brakingIn emergency braking the car must slow to the buffer design speed or below.Korean Elevator Safety Standard, Annex 22 9.3.1
D&D products
2 Buffer, 5 certificates. Specifications and drawings are on each product page.D&D public catalog
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Sources
- Annex 22: MOIS Notice 2022-18, Elevator Safety Standard, Annex 22 (KC 2050-51:2022). English terms are the ones printed in brackets in Annex 22.
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