BS ISO 8103-9:2022

What is ISO 8103-9 - Escalators and moving walks quality measurement about?  

ISO 8103-9 is an international organization for standardization that specifies requirements and methodology for the measurement and reporting of the escalator and moving walk ride quality.

ISO 8103-9 does not specify acceptable or unacceptable ride quality values. 

ISO 8103-9 is intended to produce ride quality measurement methods and results which: 

• Are simple to understand without specialized knowledge of noise and vibration analysis 
• Correlate well with human response to ensure plausibility 
• Are accountable via calibration procedures, which are traceable to national standards 

Who is ISO 8103-9 - Escalators and moving walks quality measurement for? 

ISO 8103-9 on escalators and moving walks quality measurement is useful for: 

• The manufacturing industry 
• Quality assurance managers 
• Testing and inspection facilities  
• The public transportation markets 
• Escalators and moving walks manufacturers/suppliers 

Why should you use ISO 8103-9 - Escalators and moving walks quality measurement?  

The objective of ISO 8103-9 is to encourage industry-wide uniformity in the definition, measurement, processing, and expression of vibration and noise signals that comprise ride quality of escalators and moving walks. The aim of such uniformity is to benefit industry clients by reducing variability in the results of ride quality measurements caused by differences in the methods of acquiring and quantifying the signals. 

ISO 8103-9 provides its users with the methodology for measuring sound pressure level that corresponds to passenger perception and additionally defines the methods that should be used if further understanding of the result is required in order to quantify the noise emitted by the unit as compared to the background or environmental contributions.  

Using ISO 8103-9 guidelines ensures safety and protection, smooth functioning, and quality assurance for the equipment.