It’s not unusual for a residential elevator to make 700 starts in one day, or a commercial or institutional elevator to start more than 1,000 times per day. That’s more than 250,000 starts each and every year! So it should be no surprise that even after years of reliable service, you may need to consider upgrading your elevator. Upgrading your elevator may allow you to accomplish many objectives such as increasing safety and reliability, meeting your buildings changing needs, meeting current code requirements or competing with more modern buildings.

has extensive experience and specializes in modernizing all brands of elevators which enables us to complete work quickly and efficiently in order to minimize down time and disruption.

The following upgrade options are a smart investment that will improve the reliability and performance of your elevator while extending the longevity of your equipment.


Door Operators
The new closed loop door operators replace the older mechanical circuits, cams and resistors with a digital system to provide precise door operation. Closed loop technology provides a substantial improvement in the smoothness of door operation while increasing safety and reliability and reducing downtime.




Electronic Detector Edges

The new electronic detector edges have up to 142 infrared light beams providing an invisible curtain of protection across the elevator entrance. An on-board microprocessor constantly scans each infrared receptor to determine its status. If even one beam is interrupted, the door will immediately open before the door touches the passenger.






New Fixtures

With the installation of new elevator push button panels, you can improve esthetics of your elevator and with the addition of Braille plates also make it handicap accessible. With surface mount hall push button stations you can lower the push buttons to meet handicap height requirements without disturbing the existing wall coverings. New digital position indicators can be installed which have light emitting diodes (LED’s) that are brighter and easier to read and they last longer than the incandescent bulbs.




Emergency Handsfree Phones

The CAN/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators requires all new elevators to be equipped with two-way communications. This is not the case with older elevators installed prior to this requirement. In emergency situations it is important for the passengers to be able to get help as soon as possible, therefore the emergency phone is an excellent addition to your elevator.






Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting units can be installed to provide passengers with light in the elevator cab when there is a power outage. The unit meets all code requirements.





Controls

Performance and reliability of your elevator are key to the success and image of your building. The new microprocessor control systems provide smooth acceleration and deceleration, consistent and accurate leveling and reliable operation. The efficient operation of the new control systems can reduce passenger wait time as well as reduce power consumption in some cases.



Hall Door Unlocking Devices
Hall door unlocking devices are used by technicians to access the pit or car top for maintenance or to rescue passengers at any floor. The small hole on the hall door accepts a special key that is used by authorized personnel only to access the hoistway to allow for quick evacuation.






Cab Interior Finishes

The most visible part of your elevator is the cab itself. Whether you want to update the look, get rid of scratches and vandalism or install hand rails we are here to help.





Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement

Earlier hydraulic elevator cylinders were installed with a single bottom and no protection against corrosion. Corrosion may lead to a failure of the cylinder causing environmental contamination and personal injury. The new cylinders are equipped with a safety bulkhead and enclosed in PVC to prevent corrosion and ultimately a catastrophic cylinder failure.



Hydraulic Valve Replacement
Hydraulic control valves govern the flow of the oil in the system in turn controlling the ride quality, lifting power and leveling accuracy. If you are experiencing a jerky rough ride or inconsistent leveling it may be time to replace the valve. You may also consider replacing your control valve if it is obsolete in order to have replacement parts available and reduce potential down time.




Whatever your upgrade needs may be, call and make the SMART choice.

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