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Maxton Hydraulic Elevator Troubleshooting Training at 2012 NAEC San Francisco Regional
May 01, 2012
Maxton Manufacturing Company will be conducting training for those attending the NAEC San Francisco Regional in San Francisco, CA May 16th and 17th 2012. The training will cover Diagnosing and Troubleshooting of Common Problems Found in Hydraulic Elevator Systems. Billy Shrum Technical Manager said, “I will be instructing the class on key areas including temperature, … [+]
Maxton Manufacturing Company Holds Certified Elevator Training at Bleyle Elevator
April 23, 2012
Minden, NV- On April 21st Maxton Manufacturing Company held a Certified Elevator Training at Bleyle Elevator in Pacifica, CA. 11 elevator mechanics with experience ranging from apprentice to 50 year veteran participated in learning proper Maxton elevator control valve maintenance, technical and hands on trouble shooting, elevator performance measuring and adjustment procedures. Bleyle’s group maintains … [+]
Hydraulic Elevators…The Economic Low-Rise GREEN Solution
April 02, 2012
This article was published in the April 2012 issue of Elevator World magazine. Here is the article for your viewing Hydraulic Elevators…The Economic Low-Rise GREEN Solution
Maxton Manufacturing Company Instructs Brigham Young University Elevator Mechanics
March 16, 2012
Minden, NV- On March 14th Maxton Manufacturing Company instructed Brigham Young University elevator mechanics on proper Maxton elevator control valve maintenance, technical and hands on trouble shooting, elevator performance measuring and adjustment procedures. The BYU elevator shop had three mechanics in attendance along with three from Otis SLC and two from Schindler Salt Lake. The … [+]
New Bleed Port 1/8″ NPT Just Added to Product Line
February 23, 2012
Minden, NV – Maxton Manufacturing added an additional size 1/8″ NPT Bleed Port to their product offering. Near the end of 2011 Maxton fulfilled a customer request for a 1/4″ NPT Bleed Port by designing and building this new part. After seeing the positive response from that customer it seemed logical that others may have … [+]
Maxton Manufacturing Company Contributes to National Transit Technician Training Consortium Through Transportation Learning Center
February 20, 2012
Minden, NV – On February 10, 2012 Maxton Manufacturing Company contributed its elevator control valve technical and training materials to the Elevator/Escalator Transit Consortium, a comprehensive partnership of five US transit agencies to develop and organize needed training materials and systems for a transit elevator/escalator maintenance apprenticeship program. The Consortium, made up of BART (San … [+]
2012 Updated Maxton Catalog Online
February 04, 2012
Dear Maxton Customers: We just updated our 2012 Maxton Catalog on the website today…this update includes all technical PDF files. Please make sure to review and add to your company files so your Maxton product information is current. Use the link below to access the files easily… http://maxtonvalve.com/online-catalog All the best, Karl Keller kkeller@maxtonvalve.com
Maxton Manufacturing Company Releases New Coil Cover Design for UC1/UC1A/UC2/UC2A Valve Model Series to Elevator Industry
January 30, 2012
Minden, NV- Maxton Manufacturing Company releases their new control valve coil cover design for the UC1/UC1A/UC2/UC2A hydraulic elevator control valve series. This product change is a complete retrofit, using the old base plate, designed from an approved fire resistant high impact material with improved labeling and pressed in metal insert replacing the washer used in … [+]
Maxton Manufacturing Company Instructs Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Elevator Mechanics at LAX
January 27, 2012
Minden, NV- On January 25, 2012 Maxton Manufacturing Company instructed 16 elevator mechanics at LAX on all aspects of maintenance, adjustment, trouble shooting, and other hydraulic elevator system points using Maxton hydraulic elevator control valves. The class received instruction with product props, hands on trouble shooting using a TA4M field training aid, and actual elevator … [+]
Maxton Manufacturing Company Launches Robust New Website
January 16, 2012
Minden, NV- Today Maxton Manufacturing Company launched its brand new robust website with several improvements for their customers. Registered users can now sign up for the Maxton newsletter, use the updated valve sizing calculator, try the translation tool, check the Tech Tips Wiki section for hydraulic elevator system and valve tips, ideas, methods, and even … [+]