Monthly Archives: December 2019

A prestigious Library complex needs an efficient reliable lift. Hydratec were asked to provide a solution to replace the existing Bucher Orion Alpha accumulator system, ensuring maximum energy saving whilst retaining the existing lift jacks. As the existing controller was expected to be retained, we opted for the Bucher Supercap system. The Supercap system installed reduces energy consumption of the lift by up to 40% compared to a standard VF system.

If you have an accumulator system that needs replacement or any other hydraulic problem, we are the ones to resolve it.

Soho is globally renowned for its great range of live entertainment, restaurants and clubs. The area also has a significant amount of social and privately-owned properties.

Hydratec were tasked by the owners’ primary lift contractor to undertake a full modernisation on a four-storey passenger lift that serves the apartments over the street-level units.

As the building was occupied during the modernisation, Hydratec produced and erected custom hoardings to protect residents and our workspace during the project which included minor builders’ works. In line with other full modernisations that Hydratec undertake, we installed a new open through lift car, entrances and car doors.

Other elements of the modernisation included a Hydratec smart™ EN81-20 compliant system incorporating a Bucher VF iValve and a Lester Controls Almega II lift controller, landing signalisation, shaft wiring, limits, car top control and a CEDES shaft encoder.

Prior to handover, we fully tested the new lift and made it available for use by the residents.

Situated close to Kensington High Street and in a premium residential property, Hydratec were contracted to undertake the modernisation of a three-storey MRL hydraulic passenger lift.

The residential property under new ownership was undergoing a full refurbishment programme which included replacing a longstanding out of service lift.

Working with the primary lift contactor, Hydratec were tasked to undertake the full lift modernisation which related to the installation of a Hydratec smart™ hydraulic system. This included the installation of the hydraulic unit into a newly constructed motor room.

The Hydratec smart™ EN81-20 compliant system utilised included a Lester Controls Almega II custom manufactured controller and a Bucher iValve. As part of the package, we also installed the shaft wiring, limits, car top control and a CEDES shaft encoder.

Typical three storey buildings in Kensington similar to the one recently being refurbished.

Hydratec has an excellent safety record, and we are keen to ensure that this continues!

Last week, our engineering teams attended Hydratec’s latest First Aid training at our Southern office in Yateley.  It is important that our staff are up to date with their First Aid Qualifications, and continue to be aware all of the latest developments and guidelines on significant Health & Safety elements as set out by the HSE.

We want to ensure that our customers have qualified First Aiders working on site, who are always available to help in emergencies and reinforces the company ethos that health & safety is a vital part of our work and a priority for us.

A big thank you to our engineers for participating in the First Aid training and their ongoing commitment to Hydratec.