Escalator
Safety, sensor and lighting technology for escalators and moving walks — developed and manufactured in Hildesheim, since 1975.
View componentsRobust components for continuous operation.
For escalators and moving walks, RLS Wacon offers robust components such as direction indicators, LED lighting, light curtains and sensors – for greater safety and efficiency in continuous operation. Compliant with EN 115, designed for new installations and retrofitting.

Light curtains
Detect people and obstacles in the entry and exit area – for fewer false triggers and greater safety.
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LED lighting
Comb, skirting and step-gap lighting plus LED spots guide the eye to the step gap and entry/exit – in several signal colours.
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Direction indicators
Clearly show passengers the direction of travel – clear guidance at every entry and exit.
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Radar & precipitation sensors
Radar sensors for demand-controlled operation, precipitation sensors to protect outdoor installations from moisture.
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Rotational speed monitoring
Reliably monitors step speed – the basis for safe, compliant operation in accordance with EN 115.
View speed monitoringFrom idea to product – everything from a single source.
Development, electronics, manufacturing and testing have been carried out at a single site in Hildesheim since 1975.
Development
In-house development team with modern software and measurement technology.
PCB & testing
In-house assembly and testing of the electronics.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing expertise from a single source – through to final assembly.
Final inspection
Every component is tested before delivery.
Water analytics and measurement technology
Alongside escalator technology, RLS Wacon develops and manufactures online analyzers and test sets for water analytics – hardness, silica and more. Development, electronics and assembly from a single source, made in Germany.
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