siliconindia | | APRIL 202319WHY ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION IS NECESSARY?Suresh is a pioneer of innovation in vertical transportation experienced in elevator industry with various exposure on Project management and Business operations.By K. Suresh, Deputy Managing Director, Mitsubishi Elevator India An elevator is the most primary thing which comes across when a person enters a building. The impression they receive from this critical encounter either enhances their initial experience or negates it, which, in most cases, lays the foundation for CXOInSIGHTSfuture experiences and psychological expectations. Typically, elevators have a lifespan of 20-25 years, but their performance might begin to decline over time, or their technology might improve with the latest advancements. Keeping such a scenario in mind, elevator manufacturers leave scope of upgradation of an elevator system. Elevator modernization tend to bring in upgradations and improvements as per the requirement and technological advancement which boost the performance of an elevator and helps to cut down the heavy maintenance costs. Elevator modernization is the process of upgrading key components of an elevator to improve its energy efficiency, appearance, design, technology, and various other aspects which ultimately boosts its performance.The Advantages of Elevator ModernizationElevator modernization is necessary to avoid the discomfort from the noise, cabin dull appearance and possible vibrations of the older versions with the previous technologies. Some benefits of elevator modernization include:1. Improved Energy EfficiencyElevator modernization increases the energy efficiency of an elevator system. Modernized elevators tend to consume lesser energy than traditional elevators which leads to massive cost savings. New technologies also bring efficiency in terms of the energy consumption of an elevator system. Elevator modernization efforts usually result in lower energy consumption, lower heat generation, and a reduction in the amount of energy needed to keep the machine room and the hoist way cool. Upgrading with LED units and lighter fans also helps in finally bringing the energy costs significantly down which leads to lesser energy consumption, reduced costs and reduced hazards during the elevator operation.2. Reduced Maintenance CostModernization of an elevator system ensures lesser maintenance and repair costs as the new elements replace the old ones, which are better in terms of build, structure, cost and functionality. Integrating updated components increases the elevator system's life and ensures reduced maintenance supervision as the modern-day parts are easier to find, repair and replace as per the requirement.3. Electromagnetic Noise ReductionElevator modernization also helps to reduce the electromagnetic noise that can harm wireless computers and networks, thus further reducing maintenance efforts and prevent any further damage.
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