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30% Reduction in Energy Consumption
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Stainless Steel Steps with Raised Cleats
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Safety Devices
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Comfort and Convenience
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Designs
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30% Reduction in Energy Consumption |
Hitachi Escalators efficiently move large numbers of people with minimum waiting time. Escalators operate constantly regardless of the number of passengers they carry. Therefore, even a small decrease in energy consumption produces substantial savings. Hitachi has made a number of improvements to the drive mechanism in our easy–to–maintain top machine room which has been proven superior over many years of experience. An approximate 30% reduction in energy consumption has been achieved by the drive transmission efficiency and reducing friction. The power efficiency of our Hitachi EX Series Escalators makes it especially attractive to department stores and shopping complexes.
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New Drive Gears Enhance Power Transmission Efficiency by 15%
One of the major factors which determine Hitachi Escalators' power transmission efficiency is our reduction gears. Hitachi has developed a new line of parallel–axis helical–gear speed reduction which greatly increase efficiency compared with conventional worm reduction gears.
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Drive System Enables not only Energy Savings, but also Extends Life Expectancy of Handrails
Drive systems does not require tension of handrail which conventional traction drive does. Drive system does not require reverse curve which creates cracks on handrail lips.
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Stainless Steel Steps with Raised Cleats |
Extends Lifespan of Steps
Hitachi is the first in the industry to introduce stainless steel escalator steps. These are pressed from stainless steel sheets. The higher strength of stainless steel prevents the step surface or riser from being deformed by umbrella tips or other sharp objects. This substantially extends the lifespan of the steps.
Step Surface
The surface is notched for better foothold.
Four Side Yellow Demarcation Lines
A yellow demarcation made from synthetic resin is provided around all four edges of the step to clearly identify it from the next step. This zone allows one-glance confirmation of where to step.
Raised Cleats on Both Sides
The edges on both sides of the step are 8 mm higher, and the upper part of edge tread is diagonally cut. This decreases contact between shoes and escalator skirt guard and reduce the risk of passengers’ shoes touching the skirt guard.
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Safety Devices |
Hitachi Escalators are equipped with the following safety devices.
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All Stainless Steel Appearance Design
The components of steps, deck covers, landing plates and handrail frames, etc. adopt stainless steel finish, so that Hitachi Escalators are sturdier and more beautiful.
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Escort Line for Natural Handrail Grasping/ Releasing
The “escort line” is a terminal line developed taking into account ergonomic considerations to allow the handrail to be grasped with a more natural action when stepping on or off the escalator.
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Slim Handrail
The width and thickness of the “slim” handrail have both been reduced to make it easier for all passengers to grip, especially for children. This is just one more example of the attention Hitachi pays to the convenience of passengers.
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Approach Lane Guides Entrance and Exit
In order to make traffic flow clear when entering and exiting, an approach lane leading to the steps is employed on the cover plate. The patterned width is the same as that of the steps to guide entering and exiting of passengers.
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Designs |
Hitachi Escalators have various designs that are suitable for different types of buildings and satisfy the requirements of different customers.
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Planning |
Hitachi has planned our Hitachi Escalators right down to the details, from dimensions, electrical data to specifications. These planning details are available in PDF format for you to download.
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