Moving SideWalks

For Smooth, efficient and safe transportation of passengers in stations, airports and shopping malls

New End Line Allows a More Natural Grip and Release

A new end created after extensive ergonometric studies enables riders to grip the handrail in a more natural position when stepping on and off the autoline.

Unique Pallet Technology

Hitachi Yellow Demarcation

A Yellow Demarcation made from synthetic resin is provided on both sides of the pallet to clearly differentiate it from other pallets. This zone allow at-a-glance confirmation of where to step.

Raised Tread on Both Sides

To prevent shoes from catching in the skirt guard, the tread of the stepping plates is 8mm higher on both sides.

Stainless Steel Pallets

Hitachi is the first in the industry to introduce stainless steel pallets. They are pressed from stainless steel plates. The higher strength of stainless steel prevents the pallet surface from being deformed by umbrella tips or other sharp objects. This substantially increases the life of the Pallets.
 

Slim Handrail

The width of the handrail is narrower and more comfortable to hold. Even children can hold on to these handrails with ease.

Approch Lanes Guide Entrance and Egress.

The landing plates feature approach lanes that lead passengers to the pallets in order to make the traffic flow more obvious. A patterned area on the landing plate, the same width as the pallets, facilitate passenger movement when entering and exiting the autoline.

Helical Gear Drive

A compression between helical gear drive and a similar Hitachi system without helical gears showed approximately a 25% saving of energy for the former.

Specifications

Material and Finish