Heavy-Duty Escalator Step Chain – Industrial-Grade Durability for High Traffic
Introduction to Escalator Technology
Escalators are motorized continuous stairways designed for efficient vertical transportation of people between different building levels. As critical infrastructure in modern urban environments, they handle high passenger volumes in airports, shopping malls, metro stations, and commercial complexes worldwide.
Key Components and Working Mechanism
Modern escalators consist of:
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Metal steps linked in an endless chain
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Balustrades with moving handrails synchronized to step speed
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Truss structure supporting the entire assembly
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Geared motor system (typically 15-100 HP) driving the mechanism
The system operates on a simple principle: steps rotate in a continuous loop on tracks, with precise engineering maintaining a standard 30-35 degree incline for optimal safety and comfort.
Performance Specifications
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Speed range: 0.5-0.65 m/s (90-120 ft/min)
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Capacity: Up to 6,000-10,000 passengers/hour
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Vertical rise: Standard models handle 3-20 meters (10-65 ft)
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Step width options: 600mm (24"), 800mm (32"), 1,000mm (40")
Safety Features and Innovations
Contemporary escalators incorporate:
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Combplate safety switches that stop operation if obstructions occur
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Skirt brush barriers preventing entrapment
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Emergency stop buttons at top/bottom landings
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UV-resistant materials for outdoor installations
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Anti-slip step surfaces with visual demarcations
FAQ
1. Are the elevator wire ropes durable?
The elevator wire rope has special provisions and requirements. Configuration is not only for wire rope and rated load, but also considered the size of the traction, as a result, the tensile strength of wire rope is greater than the weight of the lift. The safety factor is equipped with more than four wire rope. So it won’t break at the same time.
2. Is it dangerous for power failure suddenly during the elevator running?
If it occurs, the elevator will automatically stop due to the electrical and mechanical safety device. In case of power failure,elevator brakes will automatically taken. In addition, the power supply departments such as planned outage, prior notice are also operating.
3. Will us be hurt when it closed suddenly?
In the closing process, if people touch the hall door, the door of elevator will automatically restart without any danger. With anti clamping switch, once the gate touched, this switching action make the elevator unable to be closed and even reopened. In addition, closing force is also available here.
4. How the elevator running?
Elevators are operated with a counterweight wire rope through the (tractor) traction drive, making ups and downs on the guide rail.
5. Is the escalator installation complicated?
We believe the functions of an escalator are not necessarily proportional to the operation complexity. Therefore, escalators designed by us apply an integrated structure, so that the equipment is more precise and more efficient and allows easier and more convenient commissioning.
6. Do you have any cerifications?
Yes, we do with ISO9001 / CCC / CE Certificates for u.
