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More than just a trusted helper as we rush to our gates when late for a flight, moving walk applications extend far beyond airports. They even go further than the interior of buildings and can be designed for the outdoors. While elevators and escalators usually take the spotlight when it comes to vertical transportation, there’s a lot to be learned about moving walks and their applications.
Although it may not seem crucial, location and the amount of people requiring transport will determine the type of equipment installed. If thousands of people must be transported regularly, your equipment must be built to handle that level of traffic. Likewise, the location and conditions surrounding your equipment must be taken into account.
For example, outdoor moving walk applications may require extra equipment such as:
- Waterproofing to operate during rainy seasons
- Heaters to prevent icing during colder conditions
- Ventilation for the drive unit to limit overheating during warmer weather
- Canopies to avoid and prevent direct exposure to precipitation
Though indoor and outdoor moving walk applications are treated differently, they both add great value to the areas where they are installed.
