If your Building Maintenance Unit features Astro or Titan winches, the following information is relevant to the ongoing operation and compliance of your system.
Astro Winches: Production Has Ceased
Astro winch production has stopped. For buildings currently operating BMUs fitted with Astro winches, this has practical implications: spare parts will become progressively harder to source, repair options will narrow, and the cost of keeping the system running will increase over time.
The sensible course of action is to begin assessing replacement options now, before you are managing an unplanned breakdown with no viable repair path. A proactive approach gives you control over timing and specification. A reactive approach, when the system fails, takes that control away.
Titan Winches: Still in Production, But Age Matters
Titan winches remain in production, which is a different situation. However, ageing Titan systems, typically those 15 or more years old, should be assessed for replacement even where they are still operating. Older systems may be running reliably by current measures while quietly accumulating risk.
Signs Your Winch System Needs Attention
Regardless of winch brand, the following signs indicate a system that warrants formal assessment:
- Increased frequency of unplanned maintenance callouts
- Difficulty sourcing spare parts locally or within a reasonable lead time
- Reduced operational reliability or intermittent faults
- Safety features that no longer reflect current standards
Vertimax Can Help
Vertimax specialises in BMU upgrades and winch system replacements and has successfully modernised numerous systems across Australia. An ageing winch is not automatically a crisis, but it does warrant a formal assessment so you understand what you are working with and what your options are.
Contact us to arrange a comprehensive assessment of your system. We will give you a clear picture of the current condition, remaining service life, and the most practical path to a reliable, compliant outcome.
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