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Horizontal Moving Walks — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum permissible inclination for a moving walk?
EN 115-1 defines moving walks as having a maximum inclination of 6° for horizontal pallet-type walks. Inclined versions (6°–12°) are classified as inclined moving walks and must meet additional requirements for balustrade height, handrail speed synchronisation, and comb plate engagement force. Walks exceeding 12° inclination are classified as escalators and must comply with EN 115-1 escalator clauses. For airport landside transit corridors, most specifications call for zero inclination (completely flat) to accommodate wheeled luggage trolleys.
What capacity can a horizontal moving walk achieve?
A 1000 mm wide moving walk at 0.65 m/s rated speed can theoretically transport up to 9 000 persons per hour. Practical throughput accounting for entry/exit distribution is typically 6 000–7 500 persons per hour. For comparison, a stationary corridor of the same width handles around 3 500 persons per hour at comfortable walking density. The capacity advantage makes travelators the preferred solution for inter-terminal connections and check-in hall connections exceeding 150 m.
How do variable-speed moving walks reduce energy consumption?
Variable-speed travelators use infrared or microwave presence sensors at each end to detect approaching passengers. When no passengers are detected, the walk slows to a minimum speed (typically 0.1–0.2 m/s) saving 30–50 % of running energy. Upon detection the walk accelerates to full speed within 3–4 seconds — before the passenger steps onto the entry comb. The system complies with EN 115-1 variable-speed requirements for acceleration rate and handrail synchronisation throughout the speed transition.
What maintenance is required for horizontal moving walks?
EN 115-2 maintenance standard requires weekly lubrication of pallet chains and drive components, monthly inspection of comb plate engagement gaps and pallet demarcation strip condition, quarterly inspection of handrail tension and drive chain elongation, and annual load and brake tests. Turkish component suppliers provide OEM-compatible pallet chain and comb plate replacement kits with EN 115-1 type-test documentation for maintenance contract administrators.