Technical Services
Design & Manufacture
We can assist with the design of:
- Suspension equipment for all types of mine conveyances used in drum winding or multi -rope friction installations.
- Balancce rope suspension equipment.
- Guide rope arrangements and all components for the suspension of guide ropes, and guide rope tensioning by by deadweight loading or springs.
- All types of rope fittings for aerial ropeways.
- Attachments for rope haulage systems.
- Equipment for the manoeuvring, anchoring, suspension or tensioning of wire ropes used under heavy tensions in indutry or civil engineering projects. For example masts stays, bridges, the offshore industry etc.
Technical Publications
Detailed instructions for the assembly and maintenance of our attachments are availble.
Supervision of Installation on Site
Our engineers are available if required to supervise the installation of our mine hoist equipment, guide rope assemblies, or other fittings anywhere in the world.
Suspension Gear Inspection & Re-Certification Service
To maintain the highest possible level of equipment safety we offer customers a comprehensive inspection, repair and re-certification service.
This service includes:
- De-greasing, cleaning & shot blasting.
- Visual & dimensional examination in accordance with product drawings, work instructions, UK national Coal Board standards or international standards as appropriate.
- Magnetic particle examination by Level II qualified inspectors -in accordance with NCB specifications. All MPI equipment is calibrated.
- Proof load test facilities up to 120 tons -as required.
- Design & engineering support as required.