Modernization is the right choice when the lift's mechanical parts are still sound but the electronics have reached the end of their life. The shaft is true, the guide rails and the traction machine are in good order, but the controller is no longer manufactured, the doors rattle and the car stops now above, now below floor level. Such a lift does not have to be replaced completely. We replace what has actually failed, and the rest keeps working.
What we usually replace
Most often we start with the controller and the doors: they are the most common reason a lift is out of service, and residents notice the difference straight away. After that, everything depends on the condition of the particular lift:
- the controller and the electrical wiring in the shaft;
- the door operator, the car doors and, if necessary, the landing doors;
- the traction machine, or a variable frequency drive for it, so that the car starts smoothly and stops accurately at the floor;
- push-button stations, position indicators, the intercom;
- car finishes and lighting.
The work can be done in stages: the controller and the doors this year, the car next year. For a homeowners association (OSBB) this is often the only way to stay within budget.
When modernization is not enough
If the traction machine, the car and the counterweight are all worn out, the amount approaches the price of a new lift, yet a lot of old hardware still remains in it. The same applies when you need a higher rated load or wider doors, or when spare parts for the model are no longer available. Then it is more honest to cost a lift replacement. We will set the two options side by side, and you will see the difference.
If the lift is over 25 years old
The typical designated service life of a lift is 25 years. Once it has expired, the first step is not modernization but an expert inspection. Its report will say whether the lift can stay in service, for how long and what must be replaced without fail. That list is what we base the cost estimate on.
What the cost depends on
We do not give prices here, because without an inspection it would be guesswork. The amount depends on the number of stops, the list of components, the condition of the shaft and the machine room, and on whether the work has to be done in parts so that the entrance is not left without a lift for long. To get the costing sooner, send us the year of manufacture, the rated load, the number of stops and a few photos of the car and the machine room. The engineer's visit and the costing are free.
Equipment and documents
We select components for the specific lift and do not install equipment from Russia or Belarus. After installation we carry out commissioning, electrical measurements and the final inspection, and before start-up the lift undergoes a technical inspection. We hand the documents over to the client and, if you wish, keep the lift under our maintenance.
Leave a request for an inspection or call: +38 050 585-39-28.
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