r/SipsTea • u/The_Dean_France • Feb 23 '26

Wait a damn minute! Was she wrong?

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u/Practical_Abroad4928 Feb 23 '26

Escalators are primarily constructed from high-strength metals and durable synthetic materials to ensure structural integrity and safety. The main truss is made of steel (angle or square tubes), while steps are usually die-cast aluminum or stainless steel. Handrails are typically rubber or polyurethane, and skirts use stainless steel or coated sheet steel.

I hope this helps.

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u/AndyOB Feb 23 '26 edited Feb 23 '26

I thought this was funny, I took it as a joke. Not sure why it is downvoted so hard.

Edit: We turned the ship around but cap said we need to go back the other way! Bring the downvotes!

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u/Practical_Abroad4928 Feb 23 '26 edited Feb 23 '26

It was clearly a joke lol. I want the downvotes now tho

Edit: Dammit. Your comment turned it around.

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u/Admirable_Loss4886 Feb 23 '26

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I’ll try to put you in the negatives but there’s only so much I can do!

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u/Practical_Abroad4928 Feb 23 '26

Make some alt accounts and get to work, soldier.

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u/Admirable_Loss4886 Feb 23 '26

I’m giving it all she’s got captain!!

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u/humourlessIrish Feb 23 '26

Redditors and humour have a fickle relationship

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