Escalator handrails, and manufacture thereof

摘要

A rubber ply for a handrail. The rubber ply comprises an elongated substantially planar ply of rubber with a first surface having a recessed section extending longitudinally along the elongated ply and symmetrically disposed about the longitudinal axis thereof. The first surface additionally has V-shaped grooves extending parallel to the recessed section and spaced apart therefrom. The V-shaped grooves form edge sections extending longitudinally and integrally formed in the rubber ply that are capable of being bent at the grooves. The rubber ply may be combined with fabric and stretch inhibitor for a carcass for a handrail, and the carcass may be combined with a slider and coverstock to form the handrail. The handrail is of simplified construction.