Four Ways to Modernise Your Lift

Many of us use an elevator every day, whether that’s to reach a high floor of an office building or to avoid carrying heavy shopping if you live in a block of flats. Lifts are highly useful pieces of equipment, but they can be a drain on your building if they’re not running as efficiently as they should. Lifts account for 3 to 8% of all energy used in commercial buildings, and this percentage could be even higher if your lift is old or inefficient.

Lift modernisation is the smart way to upgrade your lift and ensure it’s running as smoothly as possible, without the need to replace the lift in its entirety. It’s also vital to keep anyone using the lift safe, so if you've noticed that your lift isn’t running as well as it used to, read on for four ways they can be modernised.

New doors

Lift doors can become slow, creaky and prone to jamming over time, or they could malfunction and refuse to open and close altogether. Replacing your lift doors improves the overall safety of the lift, and if your system is on the older side, consider upgrading to lightweight automatic doors. They take up less space and offer smooth, quiet operation.

Electrification

Updating the electrics in your lift system improves its performance and reliability, and it can make it more energy efficient too. Reduced energy consumption means lower energy bills and upgrading your electrics with new wiring or a modern control system also improves the safety of your lift.

Car modernisation

Your lift’s mechanical system might be functioning perfectly well, but a shabby or outdated car interior can leave a bad impression on clients or business partners. Car modernisation can bring your lift interiors up to date with new handrails, mirrors, buttons or flooring, ensuring they look smart and stylish.

Hoisting

The hoisting unit does the majority of the hard work in a lift system, lowering and raising the lift car as required. A worn or damaged hoist is a serious safety issue and it can affect the ride comfort for lift passengers. Upgrading or replacing a lift’s hoist system ensures the safety of any passengers and allows for a smooth ride without jolts or bumps.

If you’re looking for professional lift modernisation, get in touch with the experts at ADL Lift Services. We offer complete modernisation services for your lifts, including custom designs, replacement parts and upgrades for your existing systems. No job is too large or too small and we offer anything from replacing a lift door, to replacing up to 95% of your lift, including wiring and control systems. For more information about our lift modernisation services, or to discuss your requirements, give us a call today or visit our website.