Escalator tread; Sample of styrene butadiene escalator step tread, circa 1971
Main details
| Reference number | 1992/375 |
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| Description | Synthetic rubber steps were introduced from 1970. The idea was to reduce the risk of injury if someone fell down. Concerns about fire precautions after the King's Cross fire of 1987, led to the return of aluminium as the standard material for escalator steps. |
| Dates | circa 1971 |
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| Completeness | 73% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Length 405mmWidth 205mmDepth 50mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Black
Design Attribute Value Material Styrene -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer , circa 1971