Tractelift climb and descent assist system
November 2015
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Becker Mining South Africa’s range of Tractel personal protection equipment, which ensures the safety of workers at height elevations, includes the Tractelift climb and descent assist system.
“The company’s Tractelift climbing aid minimises worker fatigue and increases safety, while ascending and descending a ladder during installation and maintenance procedures,” says Charlotte Megannon, product manager for Becker Mining South Africa. “This climb assist system, which is easy to install onto any kind of vertical ladder, requires minimal operator training.”
Features of the system include a continuous run rope loop which enables workers to use the climbing aid without having to reset the system; an automatic start facility which activates the system as ascent or descent commences and an automatic stop facility. For increased safety, an emergency stop device is also available. Tractelift can be fitted with a fixed or detachable motor and control, depending on user preference.
There are two models in the range, with various features for use in different applications, including confined spaces, on high elevation inspection stations, wind power turbines and on communication towers.
The Tractelift 1 model – which is suitable for users who do not require the adjustable assist feature – provides traction relief equivalent to 40 kg which is preset on the sliding clutch.
The recently launched Tractelift 11 model is controlled by an individual user remote, which enables workers to choose their own levels of assist by adjusting the pulling force on site. This model has an adjustable pulling force equivalent to 75 kg. The remote, with up to ten levels of pulling force, has an illuminated LCD display, with a low battery indicator. An adjustable speed control matches the level of assistance with the rate of the climber’s speed. This smooth running system, with soft stops and starts, alleviates the effort of climbing.
Because this is not a fall arrest system, it is advised that a suitable and compatible fall arrest system is used in combination with the Tractelift climb assist system.
For more information contact Charlotte Megannon, Becker Mining South Africa, +27 (0)11 617 6300, [email protected], www.za.becker-mining.com
Further reading:
Power and control platform for complex applications
Schneider Electric South Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Schneider Electric has unveiled the latest device in its PowerLogic range of products, the PowerLogic P7 digital power and control platform. This was designed to offer the best performance in complex and high-demand applications, and is based on a visualisation-ready, next-generation platform powered by a single configuration tool, the PowerLogic engineering suite.
Read more...
High-efficiency switching solutions
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Becker Mining South Africa has launched a new-generation energy distribution system that has been specially developed to enhance productivity and safety in the challenging conditions of local underground coal mines.
Read more...
World-first solution for platinum miner
ABB South Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
When a consulting engineering company approached ABB about a specific problem that its platinum mining client was experiencing at its smelter facility in the North West Province, it was an opportunity for the technology provider to showcase its innovation and adaptability in responding to specific customer requirements.
Read more...
Robust industrial relays
Vepac Electronics
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Industrial RT relays from Vepac are particularly robust and are used for high load control. RT modules can control up to three changeover contacts, with 10 A each. In addition, this product is equipped for safety reasons with manual operation, improved LEDs or free-wheeling diodes.
Read more...
Pick-to-light device with added flexibility
Turck Banner Southern Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Pick-to-light devices and systems help industrial automation manufacturers reduce the risk of error in the assembly process, ensuring product quality and reducing cost. These devices are also used in kitting and put-to-light operations to ensure high accuracy in fulfilment operations.
Read more...
Protection relays – control what you can
Schneider Electric South Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
With municipalities’ distribution centres and equipment taking immense strain due to load shedding, maintenance has unfortunately moved down the priority list. The time is now to implement what municipalities can control - protecting and monitoring installed equipment.
Read more...
Programmable multicolour indicator beacons
Turck Banner Southern Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Pro Editor software lets users program the K100 Pro Daylight Visible and K100 Pro Indicator with a variety of alarms, colours and animations.
Read more...
Low-profile touchless switches
Fox Controls Rand
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
LED illumination and indoor/outdoor durability make these low-profile touchless switches ideal for clean and functional industrial and public applications.
Read more...
PID controller with multicolour LCD
Allpronix
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
The Novus N1050 is an advanced PID controller featuring a large, bright and easy-to-read multicolour 11-segment LCD display with clear status signalling.
Read more...
Switch amplifiers for multiple voltage ranges
Pepperl+Fuchs
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
The new KFU8-SR-Ex product family of switch amplifiers from Pepperl+Fuchs offers a solution that is both efficient and reliable.
Read more...
printer friendly version