KONE Replace Flex

The benefits of a new elevator – with key parts kept

KONE Replace Flex retains key original components while replacing everything else to deliver the performance, safety, and reliability of a brand-new elevator. This reduces installation time, minimizes disruption, and lowers environmental impact. Unlock improved energy efficiency, long-term cost savings, and access to the latest connected technologies.

Maximize safety and performance

New elevators have advanced hoisting and controller technology, like regenerative drives. This means you'll see significantly lower running costs, top-notch performance, and peace of mind knowing everything meets regulations.

Reimagine the user experience

Improve accessibility, speed and deliver smooth, quiet and convenient travel for users, thanks to modern interior design options and the latest way-finding and signalization technology.

Future-proof your building

Upgrade your elevator with connectivity today. You'll immediately improve safety, add building value through predictive maintenance and new digital services, and future-proof your equipment for whatever comes next in people movement technology.

Retain what works. Replace everything else.

KONE Replace Flex retains some original components but replaces all remaining parts to deliver the performance, safety, and reliability of a brand-new elevator.

Which components can be retained depends on the type and condition of your elevator. To determine the ideal solution, we conduct a site survey with you to understand your building, requirements, and unique needs.

Landing doors – doors located at each floor of a building that separate the elevator shaft from the hallway or lobby.
Frame – the rigid enclosure around the elevator landing door panels that supports the door mechanism and ensures proper alignment and safe operation.
Sill - the metal plate at the elevator entrance that helps guide door movement and supports people and items moving in or out.
Guide rails - rigid steel or aluminum components that ensure the car and counterweight move smoothly and safely by preventing swaying, tilting, or misalignment.

The performance of a new elevator, with minimum disruption

Instead of stripping everything out, Replace Flex allows you to keep key parts that are still in good condition. This allows for a more affordable elevator replacement, shorter project time, and minimized disruption to your building.

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Installation even in 2 weeks

Enjoy a smooth renovation

Fast, less intrusive installation work maximizes uptime during renovation, ensuring satisfied tenants and users in your building.

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connectivity with digital service

Smooth user experience

Adding connectivity unlocks digitally empowered maintenance that maximizes uptime and enables new digital services such as contactless elevator calls for improved user experience.

15%

Up to 15% lower investment vs full replacement

Reduce project costs

Retaining key components of the elevator enables keeping the current structure intact. This will help you save additional project costs.

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Faster installation by retaining existing parts

Replace Flex keeps existing parts such as landing doors, sills, frames, guide rails, and counterweights, while replacing all outdated components to deliver the performance and safety of a brand-new elevator

1. Planning

We carry out a detailed site survey to assess your existing elevators for safety risks and outdated parts. We then evaluate and define parts that can be kept to identify the best solution and streamline your project.

2. Safety

This involves the protection of the site and installing proper safety barricades. Additionally, alternative routes and traffic flow changes are implemented, and noisy work phases are scheduled for more suitable, less disruptive times.

3. Installation

We begin by removing all mechanical and electrical components at their end of life. The retained components are then checked and revised to support a smoother, less intrusive installation process. Finally, new components are provided, based on the latest technology and regulations, minimizing downtime and disruption to your building operations.

4. Elevators in use

We think long-term to find the best lifecycle plan for you. Additionally, a connected elevator enables predictive maintenance.

Engineered for long-term value

Enhanced maintenance extends the performance and lifecycle of your assets and the value of your building. Insights derived from advanced equipment data analysis, combined with expert input, provide tailored recommendations for future repairs, upgrades, and renewals.

KONE DX CLASS ELEVATORS

Built-in connectivity

When you replace an elevator, connectivity comes built-in. This enables you to use the latest technology to anticipate maintenance needs with predictive maintenance. You can even have issues fixed over the air with remote services. Connectivity also unlocks elevator data integration to building management systems and new digital services for users.

REGENERATIVE DRIVE TECHNOLOGY

Energy savings

KONE’s regenerative drive technology recovers braking energy from the elevator motor and feeds it back into the building’s power grid. Benefit from up to 40% in energy savings by recovering energy from daily elevator use. This improves efficiency, lowers costs, and supports sustainability.

KONE 24/7 CONNECT

Predictive maintenance

Real-time monitoring and intelligent data analysis predict and prevent faults, identifying potential issues before they affect performance and maximizing uptime and safety.

Lower impact from day one

By keeping suitable parts and minimizing demolition, Replace Flex reduces the carbon footprint of your project — while modern KONE equipment delivers long-term operational energy savings. *The figure is based on a simulation conducted with the KONE Innovation Team and does not represent a real customer scenario. It is intended for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as actual project data. Figures shown are indicative and can be calculated upon request using data collected from your specific customer project.

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Up to 35% reduction in CO2 emissions*

Unlock next-level carbon savings with selective replacement that keeps existing parts and minimizes waste (compared to full replacement).

57%

Up to 57% energy savings*

Selectively replacing your old elevator with a modern one means big savings. Our KONE MonoSpace® elevator is estimated to be up to 74% more energy-efficient than its 1990s counterpart.