Escalator Steps
Escalator Steps Escalators are mechanical devices used to transport people vertically from one level of a building to another. They typically take the form of a chain of single-piece aluminum or stainless steel steps guided by a system of tracks…
Elevator Buffers
Elevator Buffers Elevator buffers are safety devices that prevent the downward motion of the elevator carriage by absorbing the kinetic energy. Elevator buffers can be hydraulic or spring-based and are usually located in the elevator pit. They are often used…
What Is an Escalator Chain?
What Is an Escalator Chain? Escalators are moving ramps or sidewalks that carry people horizontally along slight inclines. They move at up to 120 feet (36 m) per minute, with larger types capable of transporting 6,000 passengers per hour. Escalators…
Elevator Encoder
Elevator Encoder Elevators are designed to transport passengers safely and quickly to their destination. To do this, the car needs to be able to start gently, stop at just the right height, rapidly open and close its doors, and smoothly…