PARALLEL ESCALATOR

Parallel,interrupted arrangement (two-way traffic)

This arrangement is used mainly in department stores and pubic transport buildings with a heavy traffic
volume. When there are three or more escalators, it should be possible to reverse the traveling direction
according to the traffic flow. This arrangement is economical, since no inner lateral claddings are
required.

CRISS CROSS ESCALATOR

Crisscross, continuous arrangement (two-way traffic)

This arrangement is used mainly in major department stores, public buildings and public transport
buildings where transport times between several levels should levels should be kept to a minimum.

ADVANTAGES OF ESCALTOR
Moving People

The escalator's primary attribute is its ability to move large numbers of people at once from one area to
another, with some escalators, such as those in the London Underground, spanning particularly long
distances. People can move both upward as well as downward when a pair of escalators are typically
deployed next to each other. That is an advantage over an elevator, which can only go one way at a time
with generally a much smaller capacity.

Comfort

An escalator transports people automatically when switched on, with individuals simply standing still. As
such, traveling on an escalator requires little physical exertion. People who experience pain or difficulty
when walking are thus able to traverse longer distances with ease and in relative comfort. Escalators
offer plenty of space, too, especially when compared to an elevator or narrow staircase where people
may be squashed together.

Efficiency

The purpose of an escalator is to transport people. It performs this task efficiently, allowing individuals to
move between potentially many floors of a building in a relatively short amount of time, when compared
to a staircase, for instance. Because escalators are generally quite long, they allow a large group of
people to get on at once and reduce the need for waiting periods typical of elevators.

Guidance

Escalators are effective when used as a means of guidance and circulation. In a complex transport
situation, such as a city's subway hub, people need to be kept on the go, particularly at busy times, to
reduce congestion and avoid excess waiting. Escalators are efficient at keeping people moving from one
point to another. When used as part of a museum or similar building, an escalator is able to direct
visitors to exhibitions or exits simply by its appearance and the direction in which it's traveling.

Adjustable Speed

As part of its ability to reduce and control congestion, an escalator offers an advantage to building
managers in that its speed can be adjusted to reflect how quickly crowds need to move. In a busy
situation for example, an escalator can be made to run slowly, so that passengers don't arrive in the
same area as an already substantial crowd. Escalators can also save energy during quiet periods, since
they can be turned off, essentially becoming a staircase.

DIS-ADVANTAGES OF ESCALTOR
Safety

Escalator safety is a big concern, especially for children. Each year, escalator accidents are responsbile for
numerous trips to the emergency room. These accidents can occur due to loose scarves, shoe strings or
other articles of clothing becoming stuck in the escalator. Little hands and feet have been caught in
escalators as well, so hold onto your child's hand on an escalator. Escalators do have an emergency
shutoff button.

Accessibility

Escalators may be a convenient form of moving people; however, if you are handicapped or traveling
with a stroller, then the escalator instantly becomes an inconvenience. It is not safe to take a stroller,
walker or even a cart on an escalator.