A MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Changes for the Better ESCALATOR MODERNIZATION Quality^ Motion Modernize your escalators with new user-friendly solutions for everyone Safe & Reliable

Even regular maintenance cannot prevent the deterioraton of escalators. Times have changed. So have expectations for escalators. The escalator—the face of your building and a vital mover of many people every day. Technological advances and new trends have driven the evolution of escalator performance and safety. But that’s not the only change. The expectations that building visitors, tenants, and other users have for escalators have transformed dramatically. With our downsized staff, there’s no one to quickly respond if the escalator breaks down. Escalators have limited lifecycles. Just like...

How do long escalator stoppages affect shops and other tenants? The tendency for building facilities to fail rises as they age and are exposed to various environmental factors. Escalators are no exception. I can’t go down. When will maintenance get here? What’s wrong with it? Climbing stairs is hard on me. Maybe I’ll shop somewhere else. Can’t they just switch it back on? It’s the same as if we were closed. Call the facility management service. Who’s responsible? Escalator service life and modernization period Requirements increase as society changes Upgrading to MelEye remote monitoring system...

Eco-friendly solutions enhance your building’s reputation and reduce your overhead. Energy Savings Improve energy efficiency by modernizing drive unit and control panel Mitsubishi Electric escalators: Milestones in innovation and energy efficiency Key words for rethinking your escalators Automatic operation – slow operation in stand-by 20 % energy saved Power conserved: Worm-geared 20 % energy saved Power conserved: ＊1 ＊3 approx. 2,500 kW/year CO2 emissions reduction: approx. 1.5 t/year The escalator operates at low speed when no one is on the steps, and gently accelerates to the rated speed...

Key words for rethinking your escalators User Safety Seniors are prone to falls when boarding or exiting escalators. The main factor is operating speed. Fast-moving escalators require boarding passengers to considerably extend their strides, making it easier for them to lose their balance. The percentage of people who experience difficulty in synchronizing their movement with escalator motion increases with age.＊1 Up-to-date safety features reduce accident risk. And, they bring peace of mind to elderly people. ■ Fast-moving escalator Ideal center of gravity Their stride quickly widens because...

Key words for rethinking your escalators Boost your building’s reputation by restoring the safety and beauty of your escalators. What message does your escalator send to people? Escalators are often the first thing people see when entering a building. Floor plates discolored with age, handrails that have dulled in the center, and other blemishes could leave them with the impression of a building that is old and shabby. And, since deterioration is associated with compromised safety, just the appearance of your escalators could make some visitors and tenants feel uneasy about your building as a...

We offer two modernization plans that serve your needs and match contemporary trends while delivering greater reliability, safety, energy efficiency, and comfort. Transform your escalators into high-performance systems while retaining usable existing components. 3 The basic plan improves safety, reliability, and energy efficiency by replacing the drive unit, control panel and switches of safety devices, or by adding new safety devices. As add-ons, you can also request replacement of handrails, floor plates, and steps. 2 Control panel (continuous or automatic operation) 3 Safety devices 4 Handrails...

Transform your escalators into high-performance systems while retaining usable existi ng components. Replacement of existing safety device switches, and addition of new safety devices The reliability of existing safety devices can be greatly improved by replacing their switches with the latest designs. Safety can be further enhanced by installing additional safety solutions. Safety device switches replaced Replacement of drive unit and control panel Drive Chain Safety Device (DCS) Stops the escalator if the drive chain breaks or stretches beyond an allowable limit. Step Chain Safety Device (SCS)...

Create a completely new impression by fully upgrading y o u r e s c a l a t o r s i n t o more comfortable systems. Handrails (rubber or polyurethane) Existing steps are replaced with ones that have highly visible demarcation lines. The demarcation cleats on both sides are raised to encourage passengers to move away from the sides, thus helping to keep clothing and other items from becoming trapped. Also, the front edge has grooves that prevent slipping off the step when boarding and exiting. Bring back the sheen of worn handrails by replacing them with new ones. Our wide color assortment allows...

Work Not Included in Escalator Contract Launched in Japan in 2005, our ESMOTION business has modernized some 1,800 escalators at commercial centers, office buildings, train stations, and other facilities in Japan as of 2019. Some major projects Project Name : Tokyo International Forum Location : Tokyo Building Use : Convention and Arts Center Handover : 2017- 2018 Modernization Menu : Motion-R Number of Units : 26 Project Name : Singapore Changi International Airport Terminal 2 Location : Singapore Building Use : Airport Handover : 2014 - 2017 Modernization Menu : Motion-R Number of Units : 30...

State-of-the-Art Factories... For the Environment. For Product Quality. Mitsubishi Electric elevators and escalators are currently operating in approximately 90 countries around the globe. Built placing priority on safety, our elevators, escalators and building system products are renowned for their excellent efficiency, energy savings and comfort. The technologies and skills cultivated at the Inazawa Works in Japan and 12 global manufacturing factories are utilized in a worldwide network that provides sales, installation and maintenance in support of maintaining and improving product quality....