If older elevators are not brought up to today's safety standards, the risk of accidents increases because users use old elevators with the same elevators as a matter of course as they do with new elevators. Appropriate renovations are also in the interest of the owner, who in Switzerland is liable for the health and safety of elevator passengers in accordance with Art. 58 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR).

The European standard EN 81-80 "Safety Norm for Existing Lifts" - SNEL for short - aims to make existing elevators safer. The Switzerland adopted SNEL and published it in 2004 as SIA standard 370.080. SNEL lists 74 deficiencies in older elevators that can lead to hazards. It forms the basis for safety inspections and shows ways of gradually eliminating these risks. In Switzerland, the cantons are responsible for the legal implementation of the SNEL. At present, only Geneva with the " L5" and Zurich with the with the "ESBA Guideline" have corresponding cantonal regulations. It is to be expected that further cantons will adapt and supplement their legislation accordingly. and supplement. The "ESBA Guideline" of the Canton of Zurich prioritizes seven sources of danger out of the 74 SNEL points. In the following we present the seven sources of danger and show which measures can be taken to eliminate them.

Adaptations, conversions and extensions of existing properties often require the conversion of the existing elevator. A complete replacement of the elevator is not always the best or most economical solution. No matter from which manufacturer, no matter whether with a hydraulic or rope-mechanical drive, our professionals will adapt your lift to the new.

The needs in the use of buildings change. Your elevator can usually be adapted to extensions or changes in use. changes. A building is being renovated and the previously unused attic space is to be converted into living space? A an extension of the existing elevator increases the attractiveness of the and makes it possible for disabled people to use the attic space.

The great need for densification in urban areas makes it necessary to basements of existing properties in certain situations is also necessary. A parking garage built under the building can often be made accessible by the existing elevator. The existing rails can be extended downwards. The depth of the new shaft pit can also be optimized for in terms of depth, even for existing elevators. Because at the very bottom lies the groundwater, and we don't want to complicate things even more.

You will use your basement as a workshop in the future and would also like to transport larger loads than specified with the existing elevator? We would be happy to take a look at your elevator and make you a proposal.

Changes in the use of the building often also require an adaptation at the elevator accesses. The installation of an additional door on a floor that has not been served before or an additional exit side on the back of the car. We also find a solution. During a non-binding visit on site, we will quickly show you what is possible and what costs you can expect. you have to reckon with.

The renovation of your property is just about to start and the 40-year-old elevator cabin no longer meets your design requirements? We would be pleased to make you an offer. From the new lining to the complete replacement of the cabin body. But also the shaft and car doors can be refreshed. Cladding in sheet metal, aluminum or even wood are possible.

With our EMCHMaster product line, you benefit from maximum flexibility - regardless of whether it's a passenger elevator, a goods elevator or a car elevator. We rely on state-of-the-art technology and variable drive concepts. Choose the elevator cabin, walls, ceilings, floors, lighting and doors from a wide collection. Every detail can be manufactured in our factory - with absolute perfection and in the shortest possible time. Or in other words: completely Swiss made. Our STANDARDLIFTEMCH is an alternative worth testing for standard solutions. It from European production and meets our high quality requirements for the selection of the components used.

Should your elevator be replaced and equipped with a larger cabin? be equipped? Or do you want to use the roof space as additional living space and therefore want a new elevator without a machine room? Our elevator kits offer a variety of optimization possibilities. The existing manual landing doors can be replaced and often even enlarged. We will be happy to advise you and submit an individual offer.

Replacing a bed lift while the hospital is still in operation is a demanding. The downtime must be kept to a minimum and the noise pollution must be minimized. Benefit from our experience. We try to rebuild the usually still flawless rails, the car frame and the counterweight and only replace only those components that really need to be replaced. Save valuable rebuild time and money! We would be pleased to make you an offer for a partial replacement of your elevator.

In the case of old product elevators, the specified load capacity does not correspond to the minimum payload required by the cabin size according to the standard. In this case, it makes sense to replace the system. If the required cabin doors and doors are missing and the installation reduces the cabin to a size that is no longer to a size that no longer makes sense for you, then things get complicated. We support you with the clarification with the SUVA and offer you a complete package. So that you can finally be buried.

The packhorses underneath the elevators are under constant load and their failure costs time and nerves. In addition to refurbishment packages we also offer replacement systems for your existing shaft. On-site additional costs for structural adaptations can be minimized thanks to our individually optimized solution for your situation.

They seem bizarre and adventurous. The inclined elevators in the terraced housing estates of the late 60s and early 70s. Today many of them need to be renovated or replaced. Thanks to a well-equipped mechanical workshop, such work is no problem for us. Our range of services extends from the replacement of the control or the drive up to the complete replacement by.

Explosion-proof elevators, systems with increased hygienic or cleanroom requirements, earthquake safety. The range of possible special elevators is not exhaustive. Difficult if your existing elevator system is incompletely documented or verifications are missing. We at EMCH can help you with the preparation the documentation and a possible recertification. And if necessary, we can also replace your special lift.

Switzerland is a country of mechanical engineering and individual plant engineering. It's exciting to see the specialties that we encounter every day. Hydraulically driven fire protection walls in concert halls, cable-mechanically moved stage superstructures or extending and rotating car platforms. Our engineers and technicians will be pleased to help you if you are concerned about your special should.

Whether it's prêt-à-porter or haute couture - we consider the retrofitting of lifts to be the pièce de résistance of the art of elevator construction. Residents and visitors of all ages appreciate the comfort that elevators offer. of all age groups appreciate the comfort offered by elevators. For older people with physical access to their homes clearly improves their quality of life. It is not uncommon for it to be the decisive criterion for deciding whether or not they can remain in their familiar living environment. Since especially in old houses in particular, many homeowners decide to retrofit an elevator.

Basically, there are four different options for retrofitting:

The easiest way is to install the elevator in the existing staircase eye. There is hardly any need to interfere with the building structure and the costs are therefore comparatively low. We have developed space-saving elevators especially for confined spaces. Particularly popular in the stairwell: a glazed shaft frame with a self-supporting structure.

If there is no stairwell or if the stairwell eye is too small, it is necessary to check whether the elevator can be installed at a different point adjacent to the stairwell, for example stairwell - for example, next to the entrances to the apartments. This solution is relatively costly, as it requires intervention in the living space and the substance. The decisive factor is the space requirement, which must be minimized. Interventions in the old substance can thus be reduced and costs saved.

If there is not enough space in the building, there is the option of mounting the elevator on the outer facade. Small transition bridges create the connection to the building. Often technically the simplest solution, with a clear result without compromise.

And maybe you dream of opening up your roof terrace? Especially with penthouses, easy access to the easy access to the outside space is becoming more and more important. Or perhaps you already have an elevator that could be extended to the to the roof. Sometimes the clever placement of the of the subsequently installed lift enables the fulfillment of your special additional wish.

Accessibility means that the lift in a building should be designed so that it can be designed in such a way that it can be used without restriction by everyone, regardless of any disability. For the standard requirements in the wording are the standard SIA 500 and the related standard SN EN 81-70 are authoritative. However, the 1:1 implementation in a private house does not always make sense. Let us advise you. Often smaller cabin sizes are the better compromise.