Escalator suitable for public transportation sector including metro and underground systems as well as airports, rail systems and other transit centres.

Features and benefits:

Stand-by speed operation via inverter reduces the escalator speed when no passengers are travelling.
Optional LED decorative lighting system uses 90% less energy and lasts up to six times longer than fluorescent tubes.
Heavy duty, energy efficient.
Step chains: Outside roller chains (100 x 25 mm diameter).
Duty cycle: 20 - 24 hours per day (maximum).

Safety features:

Fully compliant with BS EN115-1.
Emergency stop buttons for passengers in the skirting panels at the upper and lower landings.
Broken step chain (chain tension) switches in the return station which stops the escalator in case of failure.
Comb plate impact device switch which stops the escalator in case of objects becoming trapped between the comb teeth and the moving step band.
Step guards at the top and bottom.
Step sag switch, which stops the escalator if a step sags by more than 5 mm before it enters the comb.
Handrail and motor speed sensor systems, which electronically monitors the motor for over/ under run speeds.

TransitMaster 140 EPD