RE-ROPES
Lift Repair & Refurbishment
Overview
Lift repair and refurbishment services covering motors, gearboxes, brakes, sheaves, and safety-critical components, delivered with rapid turnaround to minimise lift downtime and restore equipment to manufacturer specification.
What the Service Includes
- Complete gearbox overhaul (worm wheels, shafts, seals, bearings, couplings)
- Lift motor repair and refurbishment (AC & DC motors)
- Motor rewind services (via specialist partners)
- Bearing replacements, shaft and journal repairs
- Overspeed governor overhaul, recalibration, and re-certification
- Elevator sheave regrooving and replacement
- Brake refurbishment, relining, and adjustment
- Manufacture of gear and motor bedplates and rafts (machined to specification)
- Supply and modification of adaptor plates
- Removal and refitting of suspension ropes for specialist works
- Installation of new motors and gear units
- Laser alignment, plumbing, levelling, and bolting of drive systems
- Component inspection including crack detection and dimensional checks
- Functional testing with documented performance reports
Scope & Equipment
- Lift gearboxes (worm gear, geared traction systems)
- AC and DC lift motors
- Overspeed governor units (including EN 81 type-approved devices)
- Brake systems (disc/drum assemblies, armature components)
- Sheaves and diverters
- Associated drive system components (shafts, couplings, bearings)
- Suitable for legacy and modern lift systems across commercial and industrial environments
Our Process
- Initial Assessment & Strip Down – Dismantling of components and detailed inspection for mechanical and electrical defects
- Dimensional & Condition Inspection – Checks for concentricity, ovality, straightness, crack detection, and wear analysis
- Repair & Refurbishment – Replacement or machining of worn components and motor rewinding (outsourced) and mechanical restoration
- Reassembly & Calibration – Rebuilding with new bearings and components and adjustment of backlash, end float, and brake air gaps to manufacturer specifications
- Testing & Verification – Functional testing (electrical and mechanical performance), monitoring of voltage, current, vibration, and temperature and SAFed supplementary testing (where applicable, e.g. overspeed governors)
- Installation & Alignment (if required) – On-site fitting, laser alignment, and commissioning
- Documentation & Handover – Full written reports confirming performance and compliance with specification
Certifications & Standards
- EN 81 (overspeed governor classification)
- SAFed Section 4.6 supplementary testing
- Manufacturer-specific tolerances and specifications (e.g. brake air gap settings, backlash limits)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does lift refurbishment take?
Turnaround times depend on the component and extent of damage, but rapid refurbishment is prioritised through established repair workshop partnerships to minimise lift downtime.
Can you refurbish older or obsolete lift components?
Yes. Repair and refurbishment can be carried out on a wide range of equipment types and ages, including legacy systems, with custom parts manufactured where required.
Are refurbished components tested before reinstallation?
Yes. All refurbished components undergo mechanical and/or electrical testing, with performance metrics such as vibration, temperature, and electrical load recorded and verified.
When should lift brakes be refurbished?
Brake refurbishment is required when wear, incorrect air gaps, contamination, or performance issues such as dragging or delayed release are identified during inspection.
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Tell Us About Your Project
Whether you need a single piece of equipment or a fully engineered lifting system, our specialists can help. Tell us your load, environment and compliance requirements — we’ll do the rest.