General Enquiries: (03) 9580 6202
24/7 Emergency Service: 1800 422 447
General Enquiries: (03) 9580 6202
24/7 Emergency Service: 1800 422 447
We specialise in cost-effective lift modernisation and upgrades, enhancing reliability, efficiency, and safety. Instead of costly full replacements, we integrate state-of-the-art controllers, hydraulic systems, and premium European components to extend your lift’s lifespan.
Our tailored solutions reduce downtime, improve performance, and ensure compliance with the latest standards. Whether upgrading obsolete systems or enhancing functionality, we provide seamless, future-proof solutions that deliver smooth, dependable operation for years to come.
Trust our expertise to revitalise your lift with a smarter, more economical approach to modernisation.
If your lift is underperforming, we offer a free and honest assessment at your site to help you make an informed decision. You'll receive a range of options tailored to your needs, with modernisation being a cost-effective alternative to full replacement, minimising disruption to building occupiers.
At Melbourne Elevators, we pride ourselves on using only the highest-quality equipment from trusted Swiss, German, Japanese, and Scandinavian manufacturers, ensuring reliable, long-lasting performance for your lift. Let us help you optimise your lift's functionality with minimal hassle.
Scope: Comprehensive lift upgrade to improve reliability and extend lifespan
Key Brands Used: LiSA Controller (Germany), Wittur Doors (Germany), Hyspec (Melbourne), Blain Valves (Germany)
Aging infrastructure and obsolete components were causing frequent breakdowns in this 1950s-era lift, leading to disruptive service interruptions and high operational costs for the client.
The unavailability of replacement parts made full lift replacement an expensive option, with costs exceeding $300,000 including building works and a substantial downtime for installation which was just not possible for this clients business. Instead, we provided a cost-effective modernisation at less than half the price, half the time, giving the lift a new lease on life.
The project was completed in three stages to minimise disruption to the clients with each stage of the upgrade taking around 2 weeks, spread over 3 months. This kind of program also assists the clients in a more palatable cash flow throughout the project, especially in comparison with replacement lifts which have high costs during the procurement phase.
This high-quality modernisation not only restored lift functionality but significantly improved reliability and compliance—all while avoiding the substantial cost of full replacement. With premium European components, a future-proof control system, and a fully optimised hydraulic setup, the client now has a smooth, dependable, and cost-efficient lift solution for years to come.
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State-of-the-Art Controller Upgrade
We replaced the outdated system with a German-engineered LiSA 20 solid-state controller, ensuring precise operation, enhanced safety, and long-term reliability. The entire lift machine room was rewired, a new distribution board and emergency lighting were installed, and an absolute encoder was integrated for accurate floor leveling.
Hydraulic Power Pack Replacement
The existing hydraulic system was upgraded with a Hyspec Hydraulic Power Pack, featuring German Blain Valves for smooth, efficient operation. This included a full oil replacement and performance tuning to maximise lift efficiency.
High-Quality European Door System Upgrade
Frequent breakdowns were largely due to aging, unsupported door mechanisms. We installed a Wittur AMD car door operator and landing door mechanisms, ensuring reliable, long-term operation while retaining existing door panels and sills for cost efficiency.
Dewhurst UK has been offering a wide range of products for the lift, rail and keypad industries for almost 100 years.
Dewhurst Website
Since 1971 Blain hydraulics has specialized in the design and manufacture of the finest and safest control valves for hydraulic elevators.
Blaine Hydraulics Website
Electronic valve blocks. Bucher Hydraulics is the internationally active hydraulic division of the Swiss conglomerate Bucher Industries.
Bucher Hydraulics Website
World leader in regenerative drive technology, Yaskawa is the leading global manufacturer of low and medium voltage variable frequency drives, servo systems, machine controllers and industrial robots.
Yaskawa Website
Wittur Group: the world's leading independent supplier of components for lifts, elevators, doors, engines and lift cars.
Wittur Website
Fermator Group is the largest mono-product manufacturer of automatic doors and spare parts for lifts in the world.
Fermator Website
Ziehl-Abegg SE is a German manufacturer of drive technology for elevator motors and drives.
Ziehl-Abegg Website
ALBERTO SASSI S.p.A is leader in manufacturing of gears, gearless and motors for lifts, since 1946.
Sassi Website
LiSA20 is a compact, future-oriented control system with two separate boards, offering flexible installation options to optimize space. It ensures compliance with EMC standards (EN 12015, EN 12016) and integrates user-level access via a coded USB stick. Equipped with various interfaces, it operates with minimal energy consumption for lift systems.
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