METHOD OF APPLYING A PROTECTIVE FILM, OPTIONALLY INCLUDING ADVERTISING OR OTHER VISIBLE MATERIAL, TO THE SURFACE OF A HANDRAIL FOR AN ESCALATOR OR MOVING WALKWAY

摘要

A film and a method of applying the film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway are provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. An apparatus and related method for applying the film are also included and rely on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail.