ThyssenKrupp Escalator Modernization

More modern – more efficient – much smarter

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Let ThyssenKrupp
transform your escalator
Your escalator has seen better days
High maintenance and repair costs, more frequent downtime,
non-compliance with modern safety standards and ecological
requirements: old escalators have many drawbacks. You might
have thought about replacing yours, but space is tight and you
don’t want your business to be disrupted. But fortunately there
is an excellent alternative to replacing an entire escalator.
The simple solution: ES-Power
We can modernize virtually any escalator with perfectly fitting
modules and components that are pre-assembled and brought
to the location in small and handy packages. In other words, one
of several adjacent escalators can be upgraded without affecting
the others. In the final analysis, we can replace everything by
keeping the original truss.
Modernization – without disrupting your operations
ES-Power requires less heavy handling equipment than replacing
an entire escalator and thus needs less space for maneuvering.
This ensures minimal disruption of your business. And the
best thing is that if your existing cladding is important to you,
it stays intact so you can keep it.
Your modernized escalator is like new
You get a brand-new product from ThyssenKrupp – a tailor-
made and individually designed Velino, Tugela, Victoria or
Orinoco. This not only brings your escalator up to the latest
code standards and makes it look more attractive; it will also
cut your energy costs by up to 50%.
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For third-party escalators smart solutions

with pre-assembled modules that are virtually
independent from the truss design are the first
choice. For older ThyssenKrupp Elevator units
with a known truss design components from
the latest escalator series are adapted to the
existing truss.

For old ThyssenKrupp products that are still

in good shape, you can even decide just to
partially upgrade and modernize specific areas
If you want to preserve your valuable outer cladding, ES-Power is the right solution.
of concern, such as safety, energy efficiency
or other individual requirements.
ES-Power Advantages
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ES-Power modernization brings you
important benefits. If your outer cladding
is valuable, it can be preserved. We can
access even narrow installation sites
and minimize the disturbance to your
people flow. Moreover, light modules and
components ensure easier handling.
If required, our ES-Power concept gives
you various possibilities for remotely
monitoring your escalator. This makes
efficient escalator management possible
since you are automatically kept up to date
on the escalator’s condition and status.
Depending on your individual load case and
the need for environmental friendly operation,
you can choose from a wide range of
state-of-the-art energy-saving technologies,
giving you the chance to achieve the highest
possible ISO 25745 rating.
The safety levels demanded by your latest
local code are more rigorous than ever. So
our ES-Power concept ensures you get all
the safety measures demanded by your
local authorities – and if required, we can
also offer additional safety features.
ES-Power modernization will make
your customers feel comfortable again
by improving the ride quality of your
escalators. This is made possible by
renewing and adjusting wear & tear parts,
such as tracks for steps and handrails.
All visible components will be replaced by
new ones, e.g. balustrade, skirt, steps,
comb and floor plates. These components
are available in aluminum or stainless
steel. Additional options for decorative and
traffic lights are also available.
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Modernizing your escalator

Nothing could be simpler

Our modernization process has

been designed to make things as
simple as possible for you – and
minimize interference with your
everyday operations. In general
it is a four-stage process. If you
want to upgrade a ThyssenKrupp
escalator with specific packages
for safety, energy efficiency or the
like, the rebuilding process is even
simpler and shorter.

1. Examination 1 Rebuilding Step 1 2 Rebuilding Step 2 3 Rebuilding Step 3 4 Rebuilding Step 4 5 Rebuilding Step 5
Our specialists examine the unit to be Disassembly Install modules Middle segment Aesthetic upgrade Test
modernized, take measurements, and
check its condition and accessibility.

2. Proposal
We develop a modernization proposal
and a rebuilding project plan.

3. Project design
The individual project design is
developed and the modules and
components manufactured.

4. Rebuilding
Rebuilding takes place in five steps,
including a site acceptance test,
certification, and commissioning
of the modernized escalator. Removal of old components and cleaning Installation and alignment of new upper Installation and laser alignment of central Installation of visible components such as Site acceptance test, certification, and
of truss, installation of a control cabinet and lower modules using lasers to ensure modules to ensure a perfect fit between all balustrades, deckings, claddings and floor commissioning of the new escalator.
and wiring to prepare the basis for the new a perfect alignment within the escalator. modules; installation and alignment of the plates to make the escalator look like new.
escalator. track system and step band to ensure a
smooth ride and low noise levels.
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What modernization means –

A choice of numerous new features

ES-Power is compatible with all former ThyssenKrupp models What to expect from sustainability
and the majority of models of other brands. After the
ES-Power process has been completed, your escalator has Power consumption

a similar service life to a brand-new one – about 25 years.

And it naturally works like a new escalator – the same
high reliability, low noise, and fresh, well maintained looks.
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AVAILABLE MODELS
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Tugela: The innovative escalator for high-traffic areas
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Star - Delta: Reduced power for empty escalator at nominal speed
EEC: Reduced power for partially loaded escalator at nominal speed
VVVF: Frequency converter for slow speed operation
Stop and go: Stops the escalator when no passenger is approaching and waits in stand-by mode
IE3 motor: Motor with increased efficiency
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Escalator modernization
What other customers have done

Sky Harbor Sky Harbor International Airport handles over 40 m passengers per year.
International Airport 2 The running costs for escalators were increasing but as an essential passenger
Phoenix, Arizona infrastructure element, replacing them all in their entirety was not an option.

So ThyssenKrupp modernized one escalator at a time while keeping the rest in

service for the passengers’ convenience. Installing lube-free chains eliminated
the use of oil on the chain transmissions, and variable speed operation reduced
the escalators’ overall power consumption.

JP Morgan Chase Bank

Chicago, Illinois
Since JP Morgan Chase Bank is located in a very high-end area of Chicago in an
A-class building, the owners expected the existing beauty of the access hall be
ThyssenKrupp
retained and normal office operation hours maintained.
Your partner for success
Since there was only limited access to the upper level, ThyssenKrupp used a
specially designed rigging tool to transport the modules and material to the
upper level with no need for building alterations. As the ES-Power custom design
integrated the existing cladding into its design, the brand-new escalators look as if
they have been there forever.

Sants Estació Metro Sants Estació is Barcelona’s most important transport hub – Metro, suburban rail,
Barcelona, Spain regional rail and inter-city connections – with almost 30 m passengers per year.
When planning to renew the over 40-year-old escalators, the challenge was to
access the units while keeping the daily operations flowing.
ThyssenKrupp is a diversified industrial group with traditional
strengths in materials and a growing share of capital goods
and services businesses.

ES-Power allowed the station to stay fully operational during modernization, Around 155,000 employees in nearly 80 countries work with passion and ThyssenKrupp Elevator
minimizing traffic disruption and architectural impact. The maximum operational technological expertise to develop high-quality products and intelligent ThyssenKrupp Elevator brings together
and safety enhancements were included, e.g. connection to the Metro network industrial processes and services for sustainable progress. Their skills and the group’s global activities in passenger
monitoring system and installing standby speed and stop & go, which resulted in commitment are the basis of our success. In fiscal 2013/214 ThyssenKrupp transportation systems. With sales of €6.4
30% energy savings. generated sales of around €41 billion. With our engineering expertise in the billion in fiscal 2013/2014 and customers
areas Mechanical, Plant and Materials we enable our customers to gain in 150 countries, ThyssenKrupp Elevator
an edge in the global market and manufacture innovative products in a cost- is one of the world’s leading elevator
Malvern Station The two moving walks at Malvern Station were installed by ThyssenKrupp in 1987. and resource-friendly way. companies. With more than 50,000
Melbourne, Australia Since they had a very special truss design and a replacement would have been highly skilled employees, the company
extremely expensive, the decision was taken to modernize them. offers innovative and energy-efficient
products designed to meet customers’
In the face of competition from other companies, ThyssenKrupp won the contract individual requirements. The portfolio
for the simple reason that competitors were unable to deliver the required includes passenger and freight elevators,
solution. Now the moving walks have been upgraded to include additional safety escalators and moving walks, passenger
features in order to reduce the risk of serious accidents, and to comply with boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts
the latest local code. as well as tailored service solutions for
all products. Over 900 locations around
the world provide an extensive sales and
service network to guarantee closeness to
customers.
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