We have previously discussed how lifts and hoists fitted with sensors „alert” the maintenance engineer before a component actually breaks down. Now let’s look at what this means in practice for the operator or owner of an office block, and why it makes financial sense to switch from traditional, calendar-based maintenance to a condition-based, predictive solution.
Planned and unplanned downtime are not the same thing
The traditional maintenance model sends a technician to the site at fixed intervals, regardless of whether the equipment actually requires it. Consequently, faults can easily occur unexpectedly between inspections, particularly at peak times when the lift is carrying the most people and repairs are at their most expensive.
As the in the previous article We have presented: the continuous, Sensor-based condition monitoring reduces the frequency and duration of downtime, and in the longer term, it also extends the service life of the equipment.
Fewer breakdowns, happier tenants
A KONE according to its own data on its network of lifts, which are connected worldwide With predictive maintenance, around 80 per cent of problems that arise can be addressed before they actually lead to a breakdown, whilst the time taken to fill a vacancy falls by an average of 30 per cent.
In an office block, this can be measured directly in terms of the tenant experience: there are fewer complaints, the lift breaks down less often during the morning or midday rush hours, and service provider contracts are increasingly linking remuneration to measurable performance indicators, such as availability, energy efficiency or tenant satisfaction. A building that operates reliably now represents a real advantage in the competition for tenants.
Energy and service life
Continuous data collection not only identifies errors but also improves operational efficiency.
Optimised start-up and braking cycles and better-timed maintenance involves lower peak loads and less mechanical stresswhich is used in cranes for solutions with variable-frequency drives and soft-start systems Similarly, this results in a longer service life and more predictable refurbishment costs.
What does this mean for a medium-sized office block?
In an office block with multiple lifts, industry experience shows that an emergency call-out outside normal working hours costs more than a scheduled maintenance visit. What’s more, not only does the call-out charge increase, but any spare parts that are suddenly required must also be procured immediately, often at a higher price.
Not to mention that such a As well as the financial impact, the disruption causes a great deal of inconvenience to tenants too. With the right predictive maintenance, all this can be prevented; spare parts can be procured months in advance and the necessary work can be carried out as planned.
The Eco-Cranes approach
If you feel that your equipment is overdue for maintenance, or if you would like to prevent faults and assess its current condition, please do not hesitate to contact Eco-Cranes.
Our experts will be happy to help you choose the right solution – please call us: +36-27-360823
