A Ride Through Time: The 1990 Keighley Hydraulic Lift

Step back into the 1990s with this rare glimpse of a classic Keighley hydraulic lift. Known for their robust design and distinctive 80s flair, Keighley lifts are a marvel of their time. This particular model, installed in 1990, showcases the unique feature of having its motor room located above the lift, akin to traction lifts, a curious engineering choice when traction lifts are typically more cost effective to operate.
Join me as we explore one of the two lifts in this set, with its counterpart undergoing modernisation.
As we focus on the lift in operation, we uncover a specie suspected leaking oil valve in the motor room, causing the lift to slowly descend from its level when the doors are open. The beginning of the video captures the moment the lift adjusts itself, rising approximately 2 inches to realign with the floor for the doors to reopen.
Despite its age, this lift was one of the pioneers in digital technology, fully digitised yet retaining its classic aesthetic. It’s a testament to the enduring quality of Keighley lifts, designed to stand the test of time. Experience the nostalgia and the enduring legacy of 1990s lift engineering with me.

[@Mind-The-Doors]

Nice to know that I wasn't the only one who heard that scraping when going between floor 1, the left one is still currently blocked off, so I'm hoping its not being completely taken out and replaced

[@harrisonhealey1679]

They are both getting completely replaced, with everything being stripped and renewed. They are installing MRL motors and new chassis and guides so they will both be brand new in the next few weeks.

[@Mind-The-Doors]

@@harrisonhealey1679 Oh that's a shame, at least there is still the Miconic's in the M&S car park, but I don't think they are going to last much longer as the relays seem to be failing

[@CroatiaLifts]

I don't know why but this reminds me of a lift in Roblox, probably because of the motor sounds and chime.

[@VintageLiftLad]

Reminds me of a set of Keighleys near me but have since been modded. Love the mechanical bell!

[@harrisonhealey1679]

Did you get any videos of them??

[@VintageLiftLad]

@@harrisonhealey1679 sadly not this was a fair few years ago :/

[@MichalM]

Looks like a ChatGPT created description.

[@harrisonhealey1679]

It was Bing Copilot but they are very similar to the way they create text.