Escalator, Is It Dangerous ??
I was born from one of the small towns in Indonesia and surely i never found an escalator in my city. just as I grew up as I continued my education to the new capital I really knew and saw an escalator.
What is Escalator?
Escalator is a vertical transportation tool in the building of a walkway that connects one floor with another floor above or below it. Escalators are widely used in multilevel commercial buildings such as malls and shopping malls, convention hall and buildings for transport facilities such as train / transit stations, and airfields.
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How The Escalator and its Components Work?
Steep made of pre-molded alumanium and usually coated with a rubber to avoid slippery when in the trample. Stairs are equipped with two wheels attached along the rails. One wheel of the top of the stairs attached to the relluar which serves to guide the ladder in position. The second wheel attached to the inner rail which serves as the passage of stairs.
Handrail is a grip as well as a safety. This handle moves according to the movement of the stairs. To make its works in use handrail drive.
Chain Guide attached to drive gear moved by electric motor which serves to move the escalator ladder. As the electric motor rotates, the pulle will rotate the drive wheel. Stairs will be used along the tracks with the help of the guide chain. Because the drive wheel is also connected to the handrail drive. Then the movement of the ladder will be the same as the movement of the hand grip.
Application of Induction Motor On Escalator this vertical transport means works mechanically electrically is escalator which is inter-floor transportation equipment in high rise building which use staircase driven by electric motor. With the tool then the visitors do not need to spend a lot of energy to run between floors.Kemakhir tesebut course must be supported by good system performance to get the best performance as well.
Is Escalator Dangerous to You?
Many accidents caused by escalator lately. escalator accidents do not only happen to children, adults can also become victims.
Accidents that often occur are dropped, wedged the hands, feet, or other body parts. It certainly can cause injury and even death.
one of escalator accident
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Tips
Facing forward and grasp the handrail
Stepping on the ladder correctly and make sure the foot position does not exceed the yellow line side escalator
Children should always be accompanied by an adult and hold the child's hand during the escalator
At the end of the pace, step out of the escalator carefully and give space for the next passenger to move
Always use emergency stop button in case of incident on escalator
Be wise and keep protect your family.
Safety First !