LIFTS, STAIRS & BALUSTRADES
Visitors can now enjoy reliable transportation from the only lift on site to the museum, where they can explore the heritage of one of the UK’ s iconic landmarks through its exhibits and displays. efficiency, ride comfort, safety and energy performance, while reducing the risk of breakdowns frequently associated with ageing components.
The new stainless steel COP, updated indicators and vinyl car flooring also modernised the appearance of the lift car, providing a more durable, accessible, and user-friendly experience for passengers.
Upgraded lift components, such as the VVVF drive, help to deliver a smoother ride while also reducing operating costs by more efficient motor control and reduced energy consumption.
The solution Working collaboratively with Cundall, lift modernisation was proposed in place of full replacement, a recommendation supported by Stannah Lifts to achieve a cost‐effective outcome with minimal impact on day‐to‐day operations.
By upgrading key mechanical and control components, the lift’ s reliability, performance and long-term serviceability are improved while shortening installation time and minimising downtime.
The lift modernisation solution included a new Hydroware control panel to improve reliability and lift response times, a hydraulic tank unit for more efficient system operation, and a borehole ram to provide safer and smoother travel.
A new stainless steel car operating panel( COP) and landing push stations were installed to improve passenger usability, accessibility and lift reliability.
The installation of a variable voltage variable frequency( VVVF) electronic drive improves ride comfort by delivering smoother acceleration and deceleration, reducing any jerking movements and mechanical wear, while also improving energy efficiency. The shaft lighting was also upgraded to LED to improve visibility for engineers during future maintenance work.
Ryan Smith, Field Repair Manager at Stannah North & North East England Service Branch in Gateshead, said:“ Working within a heritage site required careful planning and consideration, so we worked closely with on-site teams throughout to ensure the lift modernisation was delivered safely and successfully. Through the upgrade of key lift components, we were able to significantly enhance the lift’ s reliability, efficiency, and passenger experience, while also helping to reduce ongoing operational costs for our customer.”
Matt Bishop, National Project Manager at English Heritage, adds:“ We are pleased with how all the teams involved came together throughout the lift upgrade. Stannah Lifts kept in consistent communication at every stage, particularly around delivery schedules and installation timelines, which helped everyone to stay aligned and manage our expectations. As a result, visitors were able to regain step-free access to upper floors as quickly as possible once the project was completed.”
Visitors can now enjoy reliable transportation from the only lift on site to the museum, where they can explore the heritage of one of the UK’ s iconic landmarks through its exhibits and displays.
Lift modernisations are particularly effective for systems experiencing frequent callouts, breakdowns, repeated repairs, high running costs from outdated systems that consume a lot of power and worn finishes. For more information on lift modernisations, visit: www. stannahlifts. co. uk.
New vinyl flooring was chosen to enhance the interior appearance while providing a durable, hard-wearing, and easy-to-maintain surface suitable for high-traffic use.
The modernisation package covered all major components, offering a practical solution that optimised performance and restored reliability.
Results The lift modernisation was completed within five weeks. Overall, these modernisation upgrades successfully enhanced the lift’ s reliability, operational
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