Model Sizes and Other Specifications
| Size | Width (between balustrade panels) | Single-step capacity | Applications | Power consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very small | 400 mm (16 in) | One passenger, with feet together | A rare historic design found mostly in older department stores | 3.7 kW (5 hp) |
| Small | 600 mm (24 in) | One passenger | Low-volume sites, uppermost levels of department stores, when space is limited | 3.7 kW (5 hp) |
| Medium | 800 mm (31 in) | One passenger + one package or one piece of luggage | Shopping malls, department stores, smaller airports | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Large | 1,000 mm (39 in) | Two passengers – one may walk past another | Mainstay of metro systems, larger airports, train stations, some retail usage | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
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