Escalator step WIDTH

Escalator step WIDTH

According to global standards, the ideal step widths are 60 cm, 80 cm and 100 cm.

The step width is 60 centimeters

An escalator with a width of 60 cm or about 24 inches is suitable for the transportation of one person. Thus, there is no space for additional objects or people.

These escalators are usually installed in places with low foot traffic and compact space.

The step width is 80 centimeters

An escalator with a width of 80 centimeters or about 32 inches is good enough to accommodate one person, and enough room for a suitcase or person to pass through.

These escalators are often used in low to moderate traffic areas.

Step width 100 cm

An escalator that is 100 centimeters wide, or about 40 inches, is ideal for seating two people side by side. It does not obstruct traffic and has enough space for one person to pass the other.

This width with room to move is suitable for high traffic areas.

Second, these devices should ideally include handrails that are 3 feet or 0.91 m high to ensure user safety. They should also provide a minimum vertical height of 7 feet 6 inches or 2.29 m.

In addition, each load platform must have enough space – typically 7 feet 6 inches or 2.29 m at the bottom and 8 feet or 2.44 m at the top. In addition, there should be sufficient space along the entire length for the lower mechanical equipment area in conjunction with a structural beam averaging 3 feet 8 inches or 1.12 m deep.

• Tilt angle: 30°-35°
  Handrail height: 3′ or 0.91 m
  Overhead height: 7’6” or 2.29 m minimum
  Length of lower landing: 7’6” or 2.29m
  Length of top landing: 8 feet or 2.44m
  Cage or depth: 3’8” or 1.12m