05 January 2015
Schindler UK Launches New Innovations in Energy Efficiency for Escalators and Moving Walkways
Schindler UK, a leading provider of lifts and escalators, has launched a series of new innovations to significantly improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of its escalator and moving walkway solutions for the UK and Ireland.
The latest technical advancements include the development of more efficient drive systems, intelligent power management, low power components and the use of more sustainable and recyclable materials. These features combine to significantly reduce power consumption for lower running costs and to minimise impact on the environment by cutting carbon emissions.
All Schindler escalators and moving walkways now benefit from optimised motors and advanced gearing technology that are 11 per cent more energy efficient than the market standard.
A premium power package is also now available that uses state-of-the-art drives, IE3 motors and high-efficiency gearing for total drive efficiency of 85 per cent, which is 23 per cent more energy efficient than competitor products. This innovation further reduces operating costs and carbon emissions.
A new range of intelligent power management options has also been developed. The 'energy smart' ECOLINE options optimise efficiency without compromising passenger flows and can reduce power consumption by up to 36 per cent. Features include:
- Stop-and-go and slow-speed operation
- ECO power option where an escalator stops after an adjustable time running at slow speed. This is ideal for applications with intermittent flows including periods with low or no passengers
- Motor power which automatically adjusts according to passenger load - ideal for continuous and heavy passenger traffic.
As with all Schindler products, its escalators and moving walkways use low power components for enhanced environmental performance. At 10.5kg, its aluminium steps are the lightest in the industry, which result in a total weight reduction of around 40 per cent compared to steel steps, improving energy efficiency by 5 per cent.
Aluminium steps have a longer life cycle than steel, a lower carbon footprint and a superior safety record, which is twice that of less economical sheet metal compound steps.
Schindler now uses LED lighting to reduce power consumption by up to 80 per cent in comparison with conventional light sources. LED bulbs last up to 100 per cent longer and are available for escalator balustrades, skirts, combs, steps and truss lighting.
Once a Schindler escalator reaches the end of its service life, 90 per cent of its metal components can be recycled, further improving whole life costing.
Schindler offers two comprehensive escalator ranges. The Schindler 9300 is designed to the highest standards for safe and reliable passenger transport and adaption to a wide range of building types - from shopping centres and cinemas to museums and retail stores. The Schindler 9700 is engineered for larger public spaces and high traffic applications such as airports, railway and tube stations.
The Schindler 9500 horizontal moving walkway delivers unrivalled passenger performance and safety with 35 system-relevant mechanical and electrical safety features.
For further information about the Schindler UK escalator and moving walkway systems, call 01932 758100, email info@gb.schindler.com or www.schindler.com/escalators-uk.
Editor's Note
Founded in Switzerland in 1874, the Schindler Group is a leading global provider of lifts, escalators and related services. Schindler's solutions move one billion people every day across the world. Behind the company's success are over 53,000 employees in more than 100 countries.
