We replace handrails, step chains and worn components on escalators and moving walks for lift companies. Handrails are spliced on site without dismantling the unit.
* From order acceptance, for handrail profiles we hold in stock. 5+ years of handrail replacement on KONE, OTIS, Schindler, TK Elevator and Orona units.
Ask your maintenance company to call us, or send us the data directly. We coordinate with whoever maintains your escalators.
Report a breakdownManufacturer, model and a photo of the problem are enough to start.
All work is done on site, at night or at weekends if the building needs it.
New handrail matched to your profile, delivered and spliced on the unit. Tension, pressure and guides adjusted, then handed over with a protocol.
For a unit out of service. Technician on site within 24 h, handrail replaced within 72 h when the profile is in our stock.
Replacement and repair of step chains, drive chains and handrail drive chains. We measure chain elongation, check sprockets and rollers, then adjust and test the unit.
Steps, step and chain rollers, comb plates, handrail drive wheels, brakes and safety switches. New parts from established manufacturers, replaced or repaired on site.
* From order acceptance, profile in stock. Rubber (SBR) handrails in common profiles for KONE, OTIS, Schindler, TK Elevator, Orona and O&K units.
Rubber handrails in standard and V-type profiles. Not sure which one you have? Measure X, X2, Z and Y on the handrail and compare, or send a photo of the cross-section.
| Profile | X | X2 | Z | Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 82 | 62 | 33 | 34 |
| 300 | 88 | 48 | 42 | 35 |
| 400 | 82,5 | 63,5 | 38 | 35,5 |
| 600 | 80 | 62 | 39 | 28 |
| T00 | 80 | 63 | 37,5 | 28 |
| 800 | 76 | 60 | 38 | 28 |
| E99 | 77 | 62 | 39 | 24 |
| Profile | X | X2 | Z | Y | V1 | V2 | V3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 88 | 68 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 18 | 13 |
| 480 | 82,5 | 82,5* | 38 | 35,5 | 7 | 18 | 13 |
| 680 | 79 | 62 | 39 | 28,5 | 10 | 18 | 13 |
| T80 | 37,5* | 63 | 80* | 28 | 10 | 18 | 13 |
| 880 | 76 | 60 | 38 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 13 |
V-type profiles have an extra V-shaped section on the inside of the handrail (V1, V2, V3).
Dimensions in mm. X: outer width · X2: inner width · Z: opening between the lips · Y: height.
* Value to be verified. Assignment of profiles to escalator manufacturers and models coming soon.
Enter the profile code in the measurement form and we quote with the right handrail.
Most maintenance companies replace a few handrails or chains a year. Keeping trained crews, vulcanising moulds and spare parts for that rarely pays. We bring all three.
| Partner type | What we offer |
|---|---|
| Independent lift companies | Full replacement or repair as subcontractor |
| Escalator service firms | Extra crew for peak periods and night work |
| Operators with own service | On-site splice and adjustment |
Manufacturer, model and photos of the damage, through the form or by email. For handrails also the length and a photo of the cross-section.
Day 0We match the handrail profile, chain or component, confirm the price and the date that suits the building.
Within 1 working dayFrom our stock in Łódź or ordered from established manufacturers for less common parts.
Stock parts: immediatelyHandrails are spliced and vulcanised in a mould on the unit. Chains and components are replaced and adjusted.
Handrail: 4–5 hTension, pressure and guides set, test run, handover protocol in EN or DE, 24-month warranty.
Same visit
A closed-loop handrail needs the balustrade opened and about 12 hours of work with three technicians. An on-site splice takes 4–5 hours with one or two, and the escalator next to it can keep running.
Request a quotePoland, Germany, Czechia, Slovakia and Lithuania. Our crews drive out from central Poland, and drive times help us plan the 24-hour on-site promise.
| Area | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Poland, whole country | ~1–5 h |
| Ostrava, Moravia | ~3.5 h |
| Brno | ~5 h |
| Prague | ~6 h |
| Berlin, Brandenburg | ~5 h |
| Dresden, Leipzig (Saxony) | ~5.5–6 h |
| Rest of Germany | ~7–10 h |
| Slovakia | ~5–7 h |
| Vilnius, Kaunas | ~8 h |
5+ years of handrail work in Poland. Each project lists the unit, the scope and how long the escalator was out of service.
Work area fenced off, the store stayed open. Handrail spliced on the unit without dismantling the balustrade.
Date, number of handrails and downtime to be confirmed by PAV-LIFT.
Brand names show the equipment we service. We are an independent company, not an official partner of these manufacturers.
Every replacement and repair is handed over with a protocol that states the warranty.
| Covered | Period | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Replaced handrails (incl. vulcanised splice) | 24 months | Unit maintained according to EN 13015 |
| Chains and components (our work) | 24 months | Unit maintained according to EN 13015 |
| New handrails and parts | Manufacturer's terms | Passed on in full to you |
If a splice fails within the warranty period, we come back, assess it and fix it at our cost. Report it through the form with a photo.
Draft wording. Final terms to be confirmed before publication.
The more you fill in, the faster we quote. Fields you don't know can stay empty.
We answer in English, German and Polish.
+48 693 340 616WhatsApp on the same number.
kontakt@pav-lift.euul. Milionowa 37 lok. 2
93-193 Łódź, Poland
Independent multi-brand lift and escalator service from Łódź. 24/7 service, controller and drive repair, modernisation. Handrail replacement for 5+ years.