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Trusted from low-rise to high-rise, the world moves on our drives. Elevators are essential to how we live, work, and connect. With over 150,000 elevator drives in operation around the world, CMCO’s Magnetek-brand has been a trusted partner to the elevator industry for decades. As the global leader in DC elevator drives and a premier supplier of AC drive solutions, we keep people moving safely and reliably. From modernization projects to new installations, we are committed to providing trusted elevator drive solutions that keep systems running reliably for years to come.

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Find the Right Drive for Your Elevator Systems

Whether you’re modernizing a legacy DC system or installing a new AC drive, such as the HPV® 900 Series 3, our elevator drives are engineered to meet the unique performance demands of virtually any elevator system at every stage of their lifecycle.


Choosing between AC and DC?

Not every elevator modernization project requires a complete conversion. Download the AC vs. DC Elevator Modernization Playbook to evaluate your existing equipment, compare modernization paths, and determine the best solution for your building, budget, and performance goals.

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Elevator Modernization with Magnetek

As elevator systems age and reach the end of their service life, reliability concerns become increasingly difficult to ignore. Maintenance costs rise, parts become harder to source, and repairs become more complex. Rather than waiting on costly failures or investing in a complete elevator system replacement, DC elevator modernization is a smarter, more cost-effective path forward.

See how a proactive DC modernization approach can help reduce risk, control costs, and extend the life of your elevator system for years to come.

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Is Your Elevator Costing More Than it Should?

See the savings regenerative drives can deliver for your next project. This online Elevator Energy Savings Calculator estimates the electrical consumption of existing elevator equipment and compares results to that of other motor and motor drive combinations. Based on the characteristics of the elevators in your building, this tool provides you with a custom report documenting how energy savings can apply to your project.

Calculate Energy Savings Here

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Elevator Drive Modernization Case Studies

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735 Water Street DC Elevator Modernization

The 17-story CityCenter 735 building, located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, was built in 1913 along the Milwaukee River. Despite being well maintained, the structure’s aging elevator system had remained relatively unaltered. Learn how utilizing Quattro DC elevator drives in the building's elevator system allowed for the highest levels of functionality, safety, and comfort.

735 Water Street DC Elevator Modernization Case Study
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Priestley Wharf Elevator Upgrade Project

Installed in 1997, the original control system suffered various failures and was eventually decommissioned due to high costs for spare parts. Concept Elevators sought to replace the poorly functioning control system and chose to utilize Magnetek’s HPV 900AF drive as a more cost-effective, quality alternative.

Learn More About the Priestly Wharf Project
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285 Madison Avenue AC Elevator Modernization

The DC hoist motors for elevator operation were original to the building's 1929 construction, and the elevators themselves had not been updated for 30 years. The modernization included replacement of elevator platforms, buffers, door equipment, gearless machines, car controllers, and other mechanical components for improved operation.

Read The Full 285 Madison Avenue Case Study