When
an escalator breaks down, frustrations can arise especially when people have to
walk more than 50 to 100 steps to reach the floor they wanted to be. Sometimes
the exact reason on why an escalator malfunctions isn’t correctly determined
right away. Service technicians may have solved other problems of the escalator
but may not identify the exact reason that causes that particular malfunction.
There are many Escalator Parts and all these parts are all interrelated. When a
part needs to be changed or replaced, there is a chance that there is no
readily available part on the area and that it has to be ordered from another
state or worst from another country. A broken escalator, especially the old
ones gives a hard time when it needs to be replaced because not all parts are
still available in the market and that it needs to be specially ordered from
legit manufacturers. Also, some inspections of the parts take days for it to be
completed. There is a need to check each part if it is still functioning
properly for the safety of the riding public.
Escalator
comb plates, steps, handrails, rollers, chains, demarcations and bull gears are
just some of the parts that need to be inspected regularly if they are still
working at a standard or if they need to be replaced already. Escalator
related-injuries happen when one or two Escalator Parts are not functioning
properly. Although not all escalator accidents are caused by a malfunction in
the escalator but because of human error too. Even in a well-maintained
escalator, an intoxicated man on it will likely fall if his wits and his body
movements aren’t stable.
Installing
escalators can take months. A lot of factors affect the installation process.
Escalator parts need to be checked properly before they are installed and after
they are installed. Lifting a whole escalator when it is about to be installed
into the building is a very difficult and time-consuming job. A crane may be
used to move and lift the escalators to its designated area. A wrong move when
moving the escalator may endanger the people on the ground or near it. Regular maintenance of escalators is
beneficial because it will prolong the life of the fixture and can prevent
possible fires in the escalators due to the accumulated dirt. There are rules
and regulations as to the installation of new escalators. And there are also
guidelines and policies set by the government regarding old escalators that
needs to be followed.
A
periodic maintenance of the escalator is needed for it to become a safe and a reliable
travelling mechanism. Detailed inspections should be done on all escalator
parts so as to prevent potential risks to humans that will use it. If an
escalator is properly maintained, there will be lesser repairs to be done and
the escalator will last longer. Every part has different ways of cleaning it.
If you have a cleaning team in your company, chances are you will let them
clean your escalator. However, escalator and its parts require technical hands
to handle it. Sometimes escalator parts needs to be disassembled for it to be
cleaned or inspected. So it is better if you utilise those companies that
specializes in the escalator cleaning and maintenance for you can save more if
you let the experts do the tasks.
