Trusted elevator & escalator solutions in 60+ countries — Talk to an Expert →

Kone Insights — People Flow & Building Mobility Blog

Expert perspectives on elevator technology, maintenance best practices, smart building trends and sustainable people flow from the Kone team.

The KONE Elevator Was Fine. The Installation Wasn't.

A KONE Elevators South Africa quality inspector investigates a false fault, milk glass panel substitutions, and foil board seam failures at a Johannesburg site—and shares what he learned about verification, consistency, and efficiency. [...]
Continue reading →

KONE Doubledeck Elevators, KONE CXT Hoist Manual, and How to Secure Sliding Doors: A Spec Review Checklist

A KONE elevator and door hardware checklist from a facilities coordinator who learned the hard way: KONE Doubledeck layouts, KONE CXT hoist manual, pocket doors, black front doors, and sliding door security. [...]
Continue reading →

The Cheapest Elevator Quote Is Usually the Most Expensive One You'll Ever Buy

An elevator quality inspector explains why value beats price in elevator procurement, and the hidden costs most buyers miss. [...]
Continue reading →

A Quality Inspector’s Honest Guide to KONE, Snow Kone Machines, Glass Bottles, Countertops, and Fleas

How to choose when there’s no universal best option. From KONE elevators and the KONE XL 400 hoist manual to glass water bottles, butcher block countertops, and flea control, a quality inspector explains the decision tree. [...]
Continue reading →

Why Cheap Industrial SBCs Cost More: 6 Years of Edge IoT Procurement Data

A procurement manager who tracked $180K in embedded board spend explains why the cheapest industrial SBC is rarely the most cost-effective, what 3588j industrial-grade really means, and how to evaluate edge IoT board vendors. [...]
Continue reading →

KONE Elevators and Escalators: When to Pay for a Rush Repair (And When Not To)

Scenario-based advice on KONE elevator and escalator emergency repairs, from a service coordinator who has handled 140+ rush orders. [...]
Continue reading →

KONE Elevator Maintenance: A 5-Step Buyer's Checklist (Not the Other KONE)

A practical 5-step checklist for buying KONE elevator maintenance services. Covers scope, response-time guarantees, specs, tracking costs, and when rush fees are worth it. [...]
Continue reading →

KONE Elevator Modernization & Maintenance: 8 FAQs From a Field Veteran

Practical answers about KONE elevator modernization, maintenance budgeting, roof damage, stained glass window constraints, and more—from someone who's handled 200+ emergency elevator calls. [...]
Continue reading →

KONE Double-Deck Elevators UK: Parts, Maintenance, and What to Know in a Rush

KONE parts UK for double-deck elevators: a lift service coordinator shares rush-order lessons, door handle and glass cleaner tips, and why the vinegar shower trick doesn't belong in an elevator. [...]
Continue reading →

KONE Lift Maintenance: Three Scenarios, One Rule—Don’t Choose on Price

A quality inspector explains KONE lift maintenance, the KONE EcoDisc® elevator, and why the lowest quote often isn’t the lowest cost. Use the scenario guide to choose the right service plan. [...]
Continue reading →