As you may guess, elevator dictator helps to close the door gently. The elevator dictator is installed above the hinged door and prevents from sudden closing of the door. Having the elevator door closed gently reduces elevator noise. This part is usually used on the ground floor or in high-traffic ones. Of course, it can be installed in all elevator stops, but it increases the overall cost. 

Elevator dictator is normally installed in the last step of the installation process and is considered a part of the final device activation procedure. This small part is considered consumable and should be replaced every two to four years. 

The material of Elevator dictator

Just like many other elevator parts, the dictator also should bear the imposed force, so it is mainly built from iron or other strong metals. These dictators control the imposed bumps using the existing oil in its built-in cylinder. 

There is a rotatory wheel placed on this elevator part, which fixes this part on opening doors. 

In fact, the elevator door consists of two bolts, one is responsible for fixing and the other is responsible for adjustments. The upper bolt is used for elevator door speed adjustment. Normally, the elevator servicemen control the speed of the closing door using the dictator wrenching bolt in their periodic visits. 

To let the door close gently, the dictator bolt should be turned clockwise, and to increase its speed, you need to turn it counterclockwise. 

Repairing the elevator door dictator

Defects in any simple part of the elevator dictator will result in overall disruption of its performance, which affects the general performance of the elevator door. For example, when the dictator is not working properly, the elevator-hinged door will not work effectively. Therefore, after pressing the call buttons, the elevator command board does not process the call properly, and no proper signal is sent to the elevator engine, because the door is not completely closed. 

It is recommended to note that climate changes in cold and warm seasons can influence the performance of this part. During cold winter days, the present oil in the dictator’s cylinder will be frozen, resulting in slower movement of the piston which, causes harder closure of the door. 

In addition to that, the elevator dictator bolt can be loosened, which causes the loosening of the door. In this situation, you’d better get help from an elevator serviceman.

In this case, the elevator repairman should fix the elevator dictator problem to help the elevator work smoothly. Of course, if the elevator is checked by a serviceman periodically, these troubles will rarely happen because they are responsible for checking the oil, the bolt condition, etc., and fix potential issues.

However, you need to replace the elevator dictator, after experiencing the following troubles:

• Dictator hardness
• Broken door hinges
• Broken door spring

These troubles normally relate to the use of low-quality dictators or improper use of them.

The price of an elevator dictator:

The price of an elevator dictator varies based on different brands and qualities. This part is produced locally and is available in the market at appropriate quality and price. The available elevator dictators include:

ALIFT elevator dictator

Iranian Onsa elevator dictator

Sepahan elevator dictator

Foya elevator dictator

Turkish Jan Lift elevator dictator

Please note that due to the currency market fluctuations and importing conditions, the prices of foreign elevator dictators are highly fluctuating, while they come at higher product quality. Using foreign dictator results is longer-term performance, leading to a reduction of elevator repair costs. 

Purchase of elevator dictator

You can buy an elevator dictator online, however; it is recommended to ask experts such as elevator installers, servicemen, or reputable elevator companies to purchase one. 

Installing the elevator dictator is a part of the final device activation process that is done by the elevator installer or expert. Owj Lift Company provides 24-hour elevator maintenance services for its clients, in addition to installing full elevator packages. The building and project owners can contact the Owj Lift office in Mashhad, Iran to get free elevator and escalator consultation.