Passenger Conveyors

What are Passenger Conveyers?

Passenger conveyors, otherwise known as moving walkways or travelators, are horizontal or sloping systems of transportation for moving people efficiently over relatively short distances. As elevators work by the vertical principle, passenger conveyors move people in a continuous flow and are especially suitable for areas with heavy pedestrian traffic, like in airports, shopping centers, and exhibition halls, giving a very heightened quality to the passenger experience through the decreased effort one needs to use in walking long distances, especially across large venues.

They come in varied designs, including flat and inclined conveyors with safety features against breakdown. They are generally powered by electric motors and could be combined with other means of transportation, such as escalators and elevators, to provide continuous transit.

Safety should be the first concern on a passenger conveyor. These conveyors are designed with features such as an emergency stop button and safety sensor to prevent mishaps and ensure the safety of users. Besides, advanced technologies have been put into many state-of-the-art passenger conveyors to work more efficiently and become more user-friendly.