Month: September 2026

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Tainjin CTF Finance Centre street view through trees with red chinese lantern to the left

Oleo Safety Buffers Pass Critical Tests to Power China’s Tallest Skyscraper

TIANJIN, CHINA – In a major milestone for one of the world’s most ambitious supertall skyscraper developments, Oleo Elevators has successfully completed statutory type-testing for high-speed gas-hydraulic buffers installed at the 596.5-meter Tianjin CTF Finance Centre (117 Tower). The achievement comes as construction on the 117-story mega-structure officially restarted under the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, with targeted full completion set for April 2027. Ranked as the tallest building in Northern China and the nation’s highest structural skyscraper, the landmark…
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The Unseen Safeguard: Elevator Shaft Buffers, Compliance, and Lifecycle Management

When we think about elevator safety, our minds naturally gravitate to door sensors, emergency brakes, and steel cables. Yet at the absolute base of every hoistway sits the final line of defense: the elevator buffer. Designed to absorb kinetic energy and bring a descending car or counterweight to a controlled halt in an overtravel scenario, elevator shaft buffers are critical life-safety assets. With evolving regulatory standards, aging building infrastructure, and modern sustainability demands, understanding the importance of buffer compliance, maintenance,…
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