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Direct Drive for Escalators from Kone Elevators

At KONE, we take very seriously our commitment to eco-efficiency and safety. Our latest innovation, the KONE Direct Drive for escalators makes good on that promise and delivers a drive solution that increases energy efficiency and also makes the escalator safer for passengers as well as during maintenance.

Key Benefits

Safe and reliable:

Chainless design eliminates the risk of a chain failure.

No risk of oil on the step band due to the external location of the drive, this eliminates the possibility of lubrication oil dripping on the steps.

Efficient:

Motor is directly connected to the main shaft with the gear which increases efficiency.

Lower input power needed - Up to 96% energy efficiency.

Up to 20% more efficient than a worm gear drive, depending on the load profile.

Ideal with energy feedback system, possible to recover up to 62% of input power (compared to approximately 35% with a helical gear and approximately 30% with a worm gear)

Easily maintainable:

Drive located outside the step band provides easier access for maintenance.

Less spare parts needed due to simple configuration and chainless design.

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