Modernizations

Renew your elevator. From its electronics to a full modernization

Modernizing means renewing components or systems of the existing equipment, with a scope defined after assessing its condition, compatibility, use and needs.

Partial or full, depending on your equipment

A modernization can be a targeted intervention or a complete renewal. It does not automatically mean replacing every component, nor does it guarantee that all of them can be kept: the technical assessment defines it.

Goals it can pursue

Update how the equipment operates
Improve the look of the car
Make maintenance easier
Meet new usage needs

Results depend on the scope approved for each unit.

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Electronics and control

Renewal of the controller and electronic components, with a review of the interfaces and of the elements to be kept or replaced.

Motor and drive

Replacement of the motor, machine and related components according to the diagnosis. Traction options depend on each installation.

Car and finishes

Renewal of wall panels, floor, ceiling, lighting, handrails and other finishes. The proposal considers the car dimensions and the added weight.

Doors and operators

Renewal or adjustment of doors and operators, as determined by the assessment.

Push-button panels and signage

Replacement of push-button panels and indicators, and addition of compatible options where planned.

Other mechanical and safety components

Interventions based on the inspection, the equipment documentation and the approved technical scope.

Full modernization

Coordination of all the electrical, mechanical and aesthetic work the equipment requires.

Benefits

What your building gains by modernizing with eLift

Each modernization is designed around the condition of the equipment. These are the benefits we aim for in every project; their reach depends on the components that are renewed.

Energy savings

Permanent-magnet gearless machines and variable frequency drives use less energy than the geared machines they replace. We add LED lighting and automatic car shutdown when it is not in use.

Electronics that don’t become obsolete

Our controllers are backward compatible: when a new version comes out, it integrates with the equipment already installed. Your elevator gets upgraded without replacing the whole system again.

More affordable spare parts

Leave behind discontinued, scarce and expensive parts. New components have current parts, in stock and at a lower cost, with shorter repair times.

24/7 monitoring with eLift Smart

Remote monitoring of the elevator 24 hours a day. eLift Smart records how the equipment operates and alerts our technical team when it detects a fault, so we can respond faster.

More safety

We add current devices: protection against unintended car movement and overspeed, door light curtains and emergency communication.

Smooth ride and precise leveling

Smooth starts and stops, and the car stops flush with the floor. Fewer trips and more comfort for wheelchairs, strollers and trolleys.

Less noise and vibration

Gearless machines and new door operators run more quietly, something users and machine-room neighbors notice.

Information and accessibility

Push-button panels with position and direction display, digital indicators on every floor and options such as voice announcements, depending on the contracted scope.

Fewer breakdowns from wear

New components and the controller’s electronic diagnostics make preventive maintenance easier and help reduce breakdowns caused by worn parts.

Property value and image

A renewed car and modern equipment improve the daily experience and the perception of the property for residents, guests, customers and tenants.

No need to start from scratch

When the shaft, guide rails and structure are in good condition, they are kept. A modernization usually requires less construction work and less downtime than new equipment.

Energy and maintenance savings vary according to the original equipment, how the building is used and the scope of the modernization. In the technical assessment we explain which benefits apply to your elevator.

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How we work

From diagnosis to handover

Technical assessment
We review the condition, compatibility and use of the equipment.
Scope proposal
We define what is renewed and what is kept.
Choice of options
You choose finishes, push-button panels and compatible components.
Work scheduling
We agree on dates and coordination with the property.
Execution
We carry out the work in the approved scope.
Handover checks
We test the equipment and hand it over in operation.

Real project · Before and after

Porto Fino modernization

Elevators originally made by Schindler, modernized by eLift: machine, controller, push-button panels and car. Drag the bar or use the arrow keys to compare.