An elevator modernization package is a coordinated set of new equipment that replaces aging components in an existing elevator. At DEM Elevating Equipment, we manufacture nonproprietary elevator modernization equipment that gives independent contractors the components and engineering support to bring older elevators up to date. Here is what a package can include and how DEM can help.
How Elevator Modernization Packages Work
Modernization replaces the parts of an elevator that are worn, outdated, or hard to support, while the building keeps its existing hoistway. The right package depends on the elevator’s type, condition, and the owner’s long-term plans.
Most packages start with the systems that wear out or become hard to service first:
- Controllers
- Machines or power units
- Wiring packages
- Door operators
- Fixtures
Depending on the project, a package can also include:
- Entrances
- Roller guides
- Buffers
- Guide rails
- Pit equipment
Full Modernization or Partial Upgrade
Full modernization: Replaces most major systems at once. This approach fits elevators where several components are nearing the end of their service life.
Partial upgrade: Targets one system, such as the controller or door equipment. This approach fits elevators where the rest of the equipment still has useful life left.
DEM Elevating Equipment supplies both complete packages and individual components, so you can scope the job to what the elevator needs.
Start With the Elevator You Have
Every modernization begins inside a building that already exists, and the new equipment has to work within it. The right manufacturer is one that can engineer to the site and keep parts on hand long after the job closes. Send us the details on the hoistway in front of you, and we’ll help you scope the package. Request a modernization quote with DEM Elevating Equipment.