List of EPCO elevator fixtures

This is a list of different elevator fixtures that have been made by Elevator Products Corporation, or commonly known as EPCO.

Lexan Button Series

CL Circleline

These fixtures consist of a white button, and a black number on the older versions. The button lights up when pressed. Possibly in the 1990s, these fixtures were redesigned, using a slightly different insert, and LEDs instead of incandescent light bulbs. Very few, possibly very early examples of the older version fixtures have green for up, and red for down for the hall stations. EPCO CL Circleline can also be found on Bombardier Transit Trains and possibly Buses.

Epco Newer CL Circleline fixtures

There is also a third insert variant with a different font, which is most likely still made for replacement buttons for existing elevators.

Classic and Classic2

This is the same as Adams Classic fixtures, but with EPCO contacts and keyswitches. On some Schindler Miconic 10 and ID elevators, these buttons were used as the door control and alarm buttons. There is also Classic2 which comes with braille plate attached to the button.

Epco Classic fixtures

Epco Classic car station

Epco Classic car station

Designer and Designer2

This is basically the same thing as an Adams Designer button but with EPCO keyswitches. There is also Designer2 which comes with braille plate attached to the button.

Singapore-W

This is a round button with a halo that lights up green when you press the button.

Survivor

This is basically the same thing as Adams Survivor fixtures, but with EPCO keyswitches.

WA-9

These buttons look similar to Survivor and lights up white when pressed.

WGH-9PC

These buttons look similar to the Classic2 buttons except that the braille/tactile plate is round and has an arrow or number on the button.

Bar Buttons (Lexan Series)

EPCO makes three types of bar buttons under their Lexan series. The first one is ARB-9 which has a larger black halo and clear cap. The second one is RB-9 which comes with larger black, white or clear halos. The third one is MRB-9 which comes with smaller black, white or clear halos.

Homelift

This is a call button designed for residential elevators in private homes. The button lights up amber when pressed. This button appear to look similar to the square Innovation Universal fixtures, EPCO FL Flushline, and C.J. Anderson HHS fixtures.

Metal Button Series

SSL/MML

These fixtures consist of a stainless steel button with a light that lights up when you press the button. For older call buttons, there is an arrow that lights up when you press the button. There is also a version with the number engraved in the button, which lights up, and a version with a smaller light in the button. Possibly in the 1990s, these fixtures were mechanically redesigned. They look the same, but now use LEDs. There is another version of these fixtures, that has a metal button with a halo that lights up when you press the button.

Today, EPCO makes three types of SSL buttons. The first one is SSL-P which is a convex button, the second one is SSL-PC which is a California code compliant flat button and the third one is SSL-H which is a flat button with a halo that lights up. EPCO also made a muntz bronze version of these buttons which was known as MML. There is also a version of these that are still produced that look exactly like regular SSL/MML buttons, but use Singapore bases known as SPR-SSL and SPR-MML. Differentiating the standard version and Singapore version of these fixtures can be told by how much pressure is needed to push the button. These fixtures are still produced.

Epco SSL fixtures

Older SSL COP

Close up of some SSL buttons with engraved numbers that light up

SurvivorPlus and SurvivorPlus-CA

This is Adams' SurvivorPlus fixtures, but with EPCO keyswitches. There is also SurvivorPlus-CA, which is a California code compliant version of the SurvivorPlus fixtures. These are metal buttons with a large area in the middle that lights up. The California version of these are commonly used on Schindler's Vandal Resistant MT, HT, and on Schindler 5500 elevators from 2014-18.

Epco Survivor Plus fixtures

Epco Survivor Plus car station

Singapore-Halo

This is a round metal push button with a halo that illuminates when pressed.

Singapore-Square

This is similar to the Halo version above except that the button is square.

WGH-9S

This button is similar to the WGH-9PC on the Lexan Series except that the button itself is made of metal.

Bar Buttons (Metal Series)

EPCO also makes a metal version of the bar button which is known as RB. This button has an illuminating halo.

Surface mount fixtures

Inchline Series

These buttons consist of a circular metal button with a halo that lights up when you press the button. Schindler uses this button as their TXPress button. They can also come in brass. EPCO SSL, and EPCO MML buttons can also be used. These are surface mount fixtures. These fixtures might have once been called IL INCHline. These fixtures are called Inchline because the size can be any height/width.

Epco Inchline fixtures

Epco Inchline lantern

OIP

OIP stands for Oval Inchline Plus. These fixtures are oval shaped. The buttons are EPCO circular Singapore buttons.

Epco OIP fixtures

VIP

VIP stands for Variable Inchline Plus. The buttons are EPCO circular Singapore buttons.

VIP Series

Custom Designs fixtures

Dual Finish

These are custom designed fixtures which are made of stainless steel or muntz bronze.

Nouveau

These fixtures have a timeless design and an ornate classic antique faceplate with semi-circle sunrise-fan designs on rectangular faceplate. The buttons are EPCO Classic buttons. The panels can come in stainless steel, 60/40 muntz bronze metal, or 90/10 bronze. These fixtures are still made on custom order.

Encore

These fixtures have an angular Art Deco style layered hexagonal faceplate. The buttons can be what the customer chooses. The panels can come in stainless steel, 60/40 muntz bronze metal, or 90/10 bronze. These fixtures are still made for custom order.

Fanfare

These fixtures have an Art Deco style layered oval faceplate. The buttons can be what the customer chooses. The panels can come in stainless steel, 60/40 muntz bronze metal, or 90/10 bronze. These fixtures are still made on custom order.

Diplomat

These fixtures have an architectural rectangular faceplate with geometric round and square designs. The buttons are EPCO Squareline buttons. These fixtures are still made on custom order.

Federal

These fixtures have a classic rectangular faceplate design with notched corners. The buttons are EPCO Classic buttons. These fixtures are still made on custom order.

Colonial

These fixtures have a traditional and classic antique style with rectangular faceplate and rounded top and bottom design. These fixtures are still made on custom order.

Apex

These fixtures have a Victorian Gothic rectangular faceplate with triangular top and bottom designs. These fixtures are still made on custom order.

Tribune

These fixtures have a neoclassic rectangular faceplate with quatrefoil cloverleaf and pyramid fastener designs. These fixtures are still made on custom order.

Signature Series

WGH Signature

These fixtures are slightly different than the Classic fixtures. A notable difference is the floor buttons have numbers on them. There is also a different version, that has a metal button with a halo that lights up, within a similar braille. Today, both versions are made under the Lexan and Metal Series respectively.

Epco WGH Signature fixtures.

WNR Signature

These fixtures consist of a white circular button surrounded by a rectangle braille. These fixtures were mostly used when distributed by ThyssenKrupp Northern Elevator in Canada as the Elite Contour series.

Epco WNR Series

Epco WNR Signature car station (Credit to Flickr user teflon)

Epco WNR Signature hall station buttons.

Epco WNR Signature Series Call Station and Keyswitches

Epco WNR Signature Series COP w/ Fob Scanner

Epco WNR Signature Series Floor Indicator

WN Signature

These are the same as Adams Designer.

Haloline Series

WS Haloline

These fixtures look very similar to GAL fixtures. The indicator also looks like GAL. Possibly in the 1990's, these fixtures were redesigned. The inserts are slightly different, notable the numbers on the buttons were removed. Now, LEDs are used in the button. There is also a version with a black button, and a white halo, that lights up. That version might have been discontinued earlier. These fixtures appear to be discontinued.

Epco Older WS Haloline floor buttons

Epco Older black WS Haloline bottom floor hall station

Epco Older black WS Haloline one direction hall station

Epco Older black WS Haloline car station

Epco Older black WS Haloline floor buttons (Credit to Instagram user jowevator3219)

WA Haloline

These fixtures are very similar to EPCO Circleline fixtures. There are at least 3 differences. This version has what looks like Adams key switches, this version has a red text call cancel button, and this version has the indicator that looks like a GAL Jet Plus indicator. There is also a black button version with a clear halo that lights up, looking very similar to Otis Lexan fixtures. These fixtures appear to be discontinued.

WR Haloline

These fixtures consist of a round button with a square halo. The button lights up when pressed. These fixtures are discontinued.

Epco WR Haloline hall station

Epco WR Haloline car station

WE Haloline

These fixtures consist of a square button with no halo. The button lights up when pressed. These buttons are what the Armor S-series and 1970's U.S. elevator buttons were based off of. The fixtures are discontinued.

WB Haloline

These fixtures consist of a 7/8" diameter round button with a 1" diameter halo, that lights up when you press the button. These were offered with the options of white button/black halo or black button/white halo, and the lanterns were triangular with a curved base that mainly illuminated in green for up, red for down. These fixtures are discontinued.

Epco WB Haloline lantern up lit

Epco WB Haloline lantern down lit

Endurance series

EPCO Endurance button, used on a Schindler 5500 hall station. Photo taken by Instagram user adazelevatorz, used with permission.

EPCO Endurance buttons, used on a Schindler 5500. Photo taken by Instagram user adazelevatorz, used with permission.

The EPCO Endurance series is a new series of stud-less buttons that started being made in the mid-2010s, and have a wide-range of finishes and shapes. They can light up in white, red, amber, blue, green, and other custom colors. There are three different types: Domed Flush, Projecting Concave, and Projecting Flat - all of which have a Halo or No Halo option. Available finishes are stainless steel, black, and muntz. The buttons resemble several versions of buttons made by MAD. The California Compliant version(s) are commonly used in installations throughout the state of California, plus the Domed Flush 4SS button is the new standard vandal resistant button for the Schindler 3100, Schindler 3300, Schindler 3300 XL, and Schindler 5500. These series of fixtures were seceded by the Prime Mettle Series in 2022.

Prime Mettle Series

The Prime Mettle Series was introduced in 2022, it is very similar to the Endurance buttons but a bit different. These look more like Adams Survivor PLUS fixtures. They come in Stainless Steel, Mirrored, Brass, and Black finishes. They come in the same color scheme as the Endurance series.

EPCO Prime Mettle Series Brochure Pages 2 and 3

Lanterns

LA

This fixture consists of a lantern only. This lantern is triangle shaped, with a rounded bottom. The lens is model LA-2, the black lining is model LA-1.

Type A

This fixture consists of a lantern only. This lantern is triangle shaped, with a rounded bottom.

Type B

This fixture consists of a lantern only. The shape is unknown. This lantern might be discontinued.

Type C

This fixture consists of a lantern only. This lantern is triangle shaped, with a sort of arrow in the bottom of the lantern. These lanterns are called "Chevron" lanterns and bear a close resemblance to the custom Otis Autotronic and Westinghouse Selectomatic lanterns with chevron lenses. These lanterns were also used by Adams. This lantern might be discontinued.

EPCO/Adams Type "C" Chevron Lantern Lenses

Type D

This fixture consists of a lantern only. The lantern is square. The lens is a 3 inch lens.

Type D Lanterns

Type E

This fixture consists of a lantern only. The lantern is round.

Type E Lanterns

Type H

This fixture consists of a lantern only. The lantern is triangle shaped. The lens is a 4 inch coverless lens.

Type H Lanterns

Type R

This fixture consists of a lantern only. The lantern is round. The lens is a 4 inch coverless lens.

Type S

This fixture consists of a lantern only. The lantern is square. The lens is a 4 inch coverless lens.

Type T

This fixture consists of a lantern only. This lantern is triangle shaped, with a rounded bottom. This is a vandal resistant lantern, where the light comes from an outline.

Type T Lanterns

Plexi

This is a lantern with triangle shaped arrows shown on a dark rectangular Plexi lens. One lantern lights up green for up and another one lights up red for down. This lantern looks very similar to both the Otis Series-4 Luxury and Montgomery Vector lanterns.

Plexi Lanterns

7-Jewel

This is a vandal resistant lantern consists of seven dot lamps that are shaped like a V-shaped arrow.

7-Jewel Lanterns

INCHline

There are two types of INCHline lanterns. The first one is a flat rectangle lantern with a hexagon outline and SA130 digital arrow. The second one is a square lantern that comes with ASB30 digital arrow and a projecting side where additional arrows in a shape of a triangle would be shown.

INCHline Flat Arrow Lantern

INCHline Projecting Arrow Lantern

Swing Front car stations

These are swing front panel car stations with either regular (Lexan Series) or vandal resistant (Metal Series) buttons.

Residential Fixtures

Either the Homelift button can be used, right side up or diamond shaped, or the Squareline button can be used.

Destination Dispatch fixtures

Car station

Destination Dispatch Car Station

Hall designation signs

These are hall signs for destination dispatch elevators which are made of stainless steel or muntz bronze. They can be standard or custom made design.

Fire Operation Cabinet

The buttons in the fire operation cabinet are similar to Concord fixtures. The buttons are square buttons, with a halo. The button lights up when pressed. These buttons are exclusive to the fire operation cabinet. They look similar to Molex Buttons.

Destination Dispatch Service Cabinets

Other fixtures

MML

This is a muntz bronze version of the EPCO SSL fixtures, and these fixtures are still available on special order.

Epco MML hall station

Epco MML hall station with oval faceplate.

Epco MML car station.

FL Flushline

These fixtures consist of a white button with a black halo. The button lights up when pressed. These fixtures were discontinued in 1990 because they were non-ADA compliant, though they might have been made later, or still be made for new elevators in Canada. A redesigned insert does exist, though this might only be for replacement buttons. Although these buttons are discontinued, EPCO most likely still makes these buttons for replacement buttons for existing elevators. There is also a third insert variant with a different font, which is most likely still made for replacement buttons for existing elevators.

Epco FL Flushline hall station.

Epco FL Flushline CAR CALL hall station button (Credit to Instagram user mcsmoovepi27).

SL Squareline

These fixtures might have been designed to replace the EPCO FL Flushline fixtures. They consist of a square metal button with a halo that lights up when you press the button. Although these fixtures alone appear to be discontinued, these buttons are still used for EPCO Inchline fixtures.

WB

It is unknown what WB buttons look like. This lantern is triangle shaped, with a rounded bottom. These fixtures appear to be discontinued.

Unknown fixtures

Unknown

These fixtures consist of small white buttons that light up when pressed. It is unknown if EPCO made this button or not. These buttons were often used by Armor. These fixtures are discontinued.

Unknown 2

These fixtures consist of small white buttons that light up when pressed. These buttons look very similar to GAL Jet Plus and EPCO WS Haloline buttons with white buttons and halos, but the font is different. It is unknown if EPCO made this button or not. These buttons were often used by Armor. These fixtures are discontinued.

Unknown 3

These fixtures consist of square buttons with rounded corners and with surrounding brailles. The buttons look slightly different than EPCO Designer fixtures, or EPCO WN Signature fixtures. These fixtures might be part of the WNR Signature fixture line, or the Signature Series. The call buttons have arrows on them. These fixtures appear to still be made, but only for replacement buttons for existing elevators, except possibly on custom order.

Unknown 4

These fixtures consist of round metal buttons, with a light in the middle that lights up. The buttons look slightly different than EPCO SSL fixtures. These buttons protrude from the panel. This is most likely not a California code compliant version of EPCO SSL fixtures. These fixtures might be part of the WNR Signature fixture line, or the Signature Series. These fixtures are discontinued.

Unknown 5

These fixtures consist of square buttons with rounded corners. The buttons look slightly different than EPCO Designer fixtures, or EPCO WN Signature fixtures. These fixtures might be part of the WNR Signature fixture line, the Signature Series, or the SL Squareline fixture line. These fixtures appear to still be made, but only for replacement buttons for existing elevators, except possibly on custom order.

Unknown 6

These fixtures look very similar to EPCO WNR Signature fixtures, but the buttons are metal. These fixtures might be part of the WNR Signature fixture line, or the Signature Series. These fixtures appear to still be made, but only for replacement buttons for existing elevators, except possibly on custom order.

Unknown 7

These fixtures consist of round metal buttons, with a light in the middle that lights up, and a red halo. These fixtures might be part of the WNR Signature fixture line, or the Signature Series. These fixtures are discontinued.

EPCO fixtures for other elevator companies

EPCO fixtures for U.S. elevators

Further Information: List of U.S. Elevator Corp. elevator fixtures

EPCO fixtures for Westinghouse elevators

Further Information: List of Westinghouse elevator fixtures

EPCO fixtures for Schindler elevators

Further Information: List of Schindler elevator fixtures (North America)

External links

• Official website
• Archived version of official website