Schindler ReStore — Elevator modernization solutionYour elevator travels a lot. Update critical electrical components and take advantage of leading digital technologies for greater efficiency and peace of mind.
Is a Schindler ReStore modernization right for you?Electrical components and software are the first items in an elevator to become outdated. Replacing obsolete components can safeguard against unnecessary downtime due to spare part unavailability, maximizing uptime in the future. For equipment that is 15 to 25 years old, Schindler ReStore addresses the unreliability and unpredictability often associated with older elevator installations.
Schindler ReStore at-a-glance- More than 15 years old or 2 million trips
- Includes the latest controller, drive, and fixtures
- Can be tailored with add-on options
- Limited impact to the elevator design
- Medium potential energy savings
ReStore critical componentsA Schindler ReStore modernization upgrades the main electrical components in the elevator.
- Controller: A new elevator controller contributes to equipment performance, safety, and reliability, while preparing the system for future enhancements. Additional advantages include reduced noise and increased levels of security, improving comfort and rider peace of mind.
- Drive: Upgrading the elevator drive improves smooth operation, precision stopping accuracy, eliminates trip hazards between car and landings, increases accessibility for all users, and offers improved energy efficiency.
- Fixtures: Fixtures are the primary interface between passengers and the elevator and reflect technical standard and quality. New elevator and landing fixtures increase comfort and accessibility.
- Electrical package: The modernization includes replacement electrical peripherals and wiring such as machine room wiring, traveling cables, shaft wiring, car connection box, shaft information, and limit switches.
Dedicated Schindler ReStore packagePackages are designed to provide the best technical solution for a variety of aging elevator equipment and can be matched to the specific needs of different equipment types (including low-rise hydraulic and traction systems).
Customize your Schindler ReStore with additional optionsA wide variety of options and add-on features help tailor a Schindler modernization to budget and priorities. Options can be added to increase longevity and functionality, including digital service add-ons and destination-dispatch or media options.
Additional offerings referencedExamples of related options and packages mentioned include targeted low-rise solutions and digital packages that provide analytics, monitoring, and in-car media capabilities.
Specifications / technical data- Target equipment age: typically recommended for elevators older than 15 years or with more than ~2 million trips
- Core replaced components: controller, drive, fixtures
- Electrical peripherals included: machine room wiring, traveling cables, shaft wiring, car connection box, shaft information, limit switches
- Customization: add-on options available to tailor functionality, longevity, and digital connectivity
- Design impact: limited changes to elevator design expected
- Energy: medium potential energy savings from upgraded drive and components
- Solution variants: packages available for different elevator types (e.g., hydraulic low-rise modernization package)