Escalator LINK™

Overview
Link™ MOD is an escalator modernisation solution that brings escalators up to global safety standards, enhances reliability and offers expanded style options. Solutions are modular and tailored to building requirements, with packages that allow selection of upgrades to fit project needs and budgets.

Key benefits

• Enhance safety: integrated step safety system to limit irregular movement; optional automatic handrail cleaning and UV sanitizing solutions to improve hygiene.
• Improve performance & reliability: upgraded electronic controller, self-adjusting handrail system (SAHS) reduces handrail-related maintenance by over 90%, minimises shutdowns and increases availability.
• Minimise the unexpected: proven global escalator modernisation experience, led by local experts and R&D engineers to reduce installation disruption and jobsite hazards.
• Boost sustainability: variable frequency drive recaptures energy and returns it to the building grid; smart lubrication reduces friction and wear.
• Bring passenger experience to the next level: contemporary aesthetics and advanced technology options such as balustrade illumination, step lighting, glass balustrades and a variety of handrail colours.

Packages
Link MOD is offered in multiple packages (Prime, Plus, Pro and Full Replacement) so customers can choose the level of upgrade required.

Link MOD Prime

• Standard upgrades: electronic controller; electrical wiring; safety kits.
• Options: variable frequency drive; Otis ONE™ digital platform; self-adjusting handrail system (SAHS); handrail UV sanitizing and automatic cleaning devices; intermittent operation; smart lubrication system; LED lighting options.

Link MOD Plus

• Standard upgrades: all Link MOD Prime components plus new escalator machine and main drive chain for enhanced ride quality and reliability.
• Options: Prime options plus auxiliary brake (standard for rise above 6 m); handrail, guides & entry boxes; handrail drive; steps, step chain & rollers; comb & floor plates.

Link MOD Pro

• Standard upgrades: electronic controller & wiring; electrical wiring; machine, direct drive and main drive; safety kits; steps, step chain & rollers; handrail, guides & entry boxes; handrail drive; comb & floor plates; tension carriage.
• Options: variable frequency drive; self-adjusting handrail system (SAHS); smart lubrication system; handrail sanitizing devices; LED lighting options; intermittent operation; auxiliary brake (rise >6 m compulsory).

Link MOD Full Replacement

• Full escalator replacement solution for installation of a new escalator in an existing space to comply with the latest standards.

Modular approach
Preserve building structure by retaining the existing truss when appropriate; factory-assembled components enable fast, safe installation with minimal onsite welding and long-term reliability.

Additional features & components mentioned

• Self-adjusting handrail system (SAHS) to reduce handrail maintenance and escalator stoppages.
• Variable frequency drive (VFD) to reduce energy consumption and recapture energy.
• Smart lubrication system and options for intermittent operation.
• Balustrade lighting, step lighting and glass balustrade as standard for improved aesthetics.
• Machine, direct drive, main drive chain, auxiliary brake, tension carriage, steps, step chain & rollers, comb & floor plates, handrail drive, handrail guides and entry boxes.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Product name: Link™ MOD
• Manufacturer / marque: Otis
• Available packages: Prime, Plus, Pro, Full Replacement
• Prime standard: electronic controller, electrical wiring, safety kits
• Selectable options (examples): variable frequency drive, Otis ONE™ platform, SAHS, handrail UV sanitizing, smart lubrication, LED lighting
• Plus adds: new machine & main drive chain; options for steps, combs, handrail drive
• Pro includes: machine, direct drive, main drive, steps & rollers, tension carriage, full set of safety kits and wiring
• Full Replacement: new escalator installation complying with latest standards
• Approach: modular components to reduce onsite work and preserve truss where feasible