Each of these plays a crucial role in the seamless operation of an escalator. The main structural component is called a truss and is typically a hollow structure that runs the length of the ...

Heavy equipment will be needed to install two motors that are the size of a small car plus nine large sections that will form the escalator truss. Control systems and other equipment will also be ...

Plus, the truss of that center escalator rests on the other two, according to Stessel. The new escalators Schindler is installing — its Schindler 9700 — are “transit grade,” more heavy ...