Minden, NV- On March 1, 2023, Maxton announced multiple coming changes to their Overspeed/Pipe Rupture valves. The New OSVB25 replaces the cast OSV25 residential/LULA model with a billet body design allowing for inhouse manufacturing. All internal parts for the OSV25 are incorporated into the OSVB25 so repairs and warranty items are covered. Additionally, the commercial…
Maxton Manufacturing Company has decided to go paperless regarding the Quick Start Cards and Adjustment Procedures that come attached to our valves and/or under the coil cover. Supply delays and cost increases brought about a need for a solution. Maxton chose to use a QR Code sticker to connect users with the valve information electronically…
Minden, NV- On November 2nd and 3rd, 2022 Maxton provided four elevator control valve training classes for a total of 32 mechanics from Kone Elevator in Beltsville, MD. These continuing education classes provided the mechanics with credits (4.0 credit hours) through the NAEC CET program. These sessions are made up of classroom instruction and practical…
In the last few years, customer demand and use of Maxton’s Valve Exchange Program (VEP) reduced to disparaging levels. Based on this progression Maxton decided to end the program on August 31, 2022, and focus resources elsewhere. To support customers and provide alternate solutions Maxton continues to offer the Control Valve Repair and Return rebuild…
Minden, NV- April 26 & 27th, 2022 Maxton Manufacturing Company provided their hydraulic elevator control valve continuing education classes for 20 elevator mechanics and supervisors at the NYCT Learning Center in Brooklyn, NY. This was Maxton’s third opportunity to hold classes at the MTA NYCT Learning Center. The focus at these sessions was mitigating the…
Minden, NV- On March 23rd & 24th 2022 Maxton provided three elevator control valve training classes for 15 mechanics from University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. These classes provide the mechanics with credits (4.0 CET/CAT credit hours) through the NAEC’s approved Continuing Education Program. Each session included classroom instruction and practical hands on application through…
Minden, NV- On January 31, 2022, Maxton will release a new, made in USA, replacement of its ¾” Female NPT Hydraulic Elevator Shut Off Ball Valve for Residential / LULA applications. This release will be a rolling change to exhaust previous inventory during February 2022. The new BV3-4 maintains a 5:1 safety factor for hydraulic…
Minden, NV January 13, 2022 Due to shortages of the coloring added to the epoxy coating of our coils we are changing to the standard and most available color, Black to maintain product availability. This will be a change that remains going forward. To assist customers and maintain the connection with our previous colored coil…
Minden, NV- On December 7th and 8th, 2021 Maxton provided elevator control valve training classes for 40 mechanics from Otis Elevator in Centennial, CO. These continuing education classes provided the mechanics with credits (4.0 CET/CAT credit hours) through the NAEC’s approved Certified Elevator Technician program. Each session included classroom instruction and practical hands on application…
Minden, NV- On November 3rd and 4th, 2021 Maxton provided elevator control valve training classes for 20 elevator mechanics from Island Elevator in Bohemia, NY. These continuing education classes provided the mechanics with credits (4.0 credit hours) through the NAEC’s approved Certified Elevator Technician program. These sessions are made up of classroom instruction and practical…