Escalators and escalators are used in shopping centers, exhibition halls, train and metro stations, airports and many other places of the metropolises to facilitate human life in crowded places. Just as elevators are used for vertical transport, escalators are preferred in flat or slightly inclined areas, and escalators in inclined areas.
Steps of escalators and escalators are different from each other. In fact, both have chains that provide movement, but the chain links differ. In general, rubber coated tape or steel tape is used, and rarely rubber coated rope tape is used in walking belts or walking roads.
Escalators and escalators have safety switches to stop the belt in case of danger. Technical characteristics vary depending on passenger capacity, speed and width of the belt. Safety is at the forefront of walking bands and stairs. They also include a hand band that works in accordance with the speed of the band. On some models, the movement of the belt can also be reversed.
The pallet and belt must be capable of supporting the uniformly distributed load (pressure) of 6000 N / m2 without deceleration and failure. These systems are designed to carry people not only to carry loads. Therefore, security measures should be kept at the highest level for human health.
Escalators and bands must work without endangering the safety of people and property. In order to achieve this, the escalators and bands included in the group of lifting and conveying machines must meet the minimum conditions for meeting the health and safety requirements.
As per the health and safety requirements of the work equipment, periodical inspections of escalators and belts are required at least once a year.
According to the Regulation on Health and Safety in the Use of Work Equipment, escalators and stairs should be inspected and inspected at least once a year. In addition, if no other requirement is stipulated in the relevant standards, it must effectively and safely lift at least the 1,25 floor of the declared load. There must also be braking systems to stop the load quickly and keep the load in case of danger.
TURCERT periodically controls the lifting and conveying machines in the field of escalators and escalators, regular checks and inspections, in accordance with the relevant legal regulations and standards issued by domestic and foreign organizations. These standards are based on a few standards:
- TS EN 13015 + A1 Maintenance of elevators and escalators - Rules for maintenance instructions
- TS EN ISO 14798 Lifts, escalators and escalators - Risk assessment and risk reduction
