How does an Escalator work?

We use it all the time but most people have never actually seen the inner workings of an escalator! ⌚Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Escalators History 01:05 - How they’re used 01:43 - Variations 01:57 - Inside of an Escalator 02:46 - Step Chain 03:41 - Escalator Motor 04:28 - Comb Plate Follow me to see what I’m working on next: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Patreon: Tiktok: @jaredowenanimations This video has been dubbed using an artificial voice via to increase accessibility. You can change the audio track language in the Settings menu. Sources: -- How It’s made - Escalators -- Escalator inspection -- Cheddar Explains - escalator etiquette Music: Express by Eveningland (Youtube Audio Library) Summer by Benjamin Tissot () Made with Blender , Cycles & Eevee Render Here is some of the gear that I use for animation: Graphics Card: GTX 1080ti CPU: i7-8700k Motherboard: Asus Prim Z370-A Microphone: Samson Go Mic Mouse: Logitech G600 📼Video Summary: I’ve animated the inside to give you a detailed look at the steps, step chain, gears, handrail, and the motor. My favorite part is how the steps always stay level when they’re on top. In this video we also take a look at how escalators layouts such as side by side or the criss-cross configuration. And really do have spiral escalators! Maybe I’ll cover that in a future video. #b3d #Escalator #HowItWorks