Stannah Lifts technical blog

The History of Moving Walkways

13 Sep 2018 / posted in Moving People, Moving Walkway

When it comes to hitching a ride, it doesn’t get easier than moving walkways. Around for over 130 years, they have evolved from simple conveyor belts to sophisticated systems that move people along horizontal and inclined planes.

External Lifts & the New BS8300-1 Design Guidance

30 Aug 2018 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations, Moving Walkway, Escalator

In January 2018 BS8300:2009 was superseded by BS 8300-2, with the introduction of BS 8300-1 alongside it. Part 1offers the first comprehensive design guidance for new public spaces. In this helpful blog, we’ve outlined the new standard and where outdoor lifting appliances can play their part.

A Handy List of Escalator & Moving Walkway Standards

12 Oct 2017 / posted in Standards & Regulations, Moving People, Moving Walkway, Escalator

Unsure of what codes of practice, standards and regulations escalators and moving walkways fall under? Not to worry, here's a handy list...