Energy efficiency comes to escalator refits

A Power Efficiency Corporation product story

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Nov 3, 2006

The EcoMod escalator modernisation solution is unique to the industry by providing a complete new escalator without the construction, and it offers EcoStart as an energy saving option.

Power Efficiency Corp and Kone, one of the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturers and service providers, have announced the success and potential for future implementation of EcoStart in the EcoMod escalator modernisation solution at various facilities throughout North America.

EcoMod is Kone's unique solution for modernising aging escalator equipment and improving equipment efficiency.

The EcoMod escalator modernisation solution is unique to the industry by providing a complete new escalator without the construction.

An energy savings option of the EcoMod product offering is the EcoStart, which is manufactured by Power Efficiency exclusively for Kone.

The EcoStart soft starts an electric motor, bringing it from rest to full speed.

Once it is at full speed, the EcoStart monitors the motor and improves its efficiency when it is wasting energy.

By conserving energy, the EcoStart also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

"These products offer an integrated solution for our customers who are looking to modernise their existing escalator equipment and reduce energy costs", said Brad Fleming, Assistant Vice President of Modernisation at Kone.

"EcoMod is a program derived from careful consideration of the heightened environmental and economic importance of saving energy".

"Kone is proud to offer such a solution that allows its clients the benefit of saving energy and cutting costs".

"We have already installed the EcoStart in a number of installations, such as airports, shopping centres and department stores, and are actively proposing it to many of our customers".

Steven Strasser, Chairman and CEO of Power Efficiency Corporation, said: "With utility rates rising steadily and companies and organisations everywhere more concerned about their impact on the environment, it just makes good sense to reduce energy consumption with the EcoStart".

"Power Efficiency is proud to work closely with Kone to provide its customers with technologies to reduce energy expenses and preserve the environment".