Accumar Cable Lifts
Traditional Accumar Cable Lifts have been arranged to fit into so many
different steep slope situations that we could not begin to name then all. The
biggest advantage of the Cable Lift is its ability to span a great length
without having to build any supports on the slope itself. Cable Lifts are
generally less expensive than track systems because they usually do not need to
include any construction on, or alterations to, the slope. They have very
little environmental impact when compared to trails, steps, and track systems.
Unlike a traditional Accumar Cable Lift, where the headframe on
top of the deck is approximately seven feet high, the Low Profile Tram deck and
all of the rigging and mechanical components are kept below the railing height
on the deck.
The
gondola rides on two large galvanized cables that are anchored at each end. Two
other galvanized aircraft cables (from the winding drum hoist) drive the
gondola up and down.
Controls for starting and stopping are in the car and on the entry decks. They
are key controlled. Only low-voltage is present in the gondola. The car starts
and stops with smooth, gradual acceleration. The ride is
whisper-quiet.
Specifications for Traditional and Low Profile
Cable Lifts
Capacity: 600 to 700 pounds rated
load is standard, with higher capacities available on request Speed:
50 to 75 feet per minute Gondola and Car size: 15 square feet of
interior space is standard, with larger sizes available on request Cables
(cables the gondola rides on): 5/8" galvanized steel (two)
Cables (hoist/suspension): 1/4" galvanized
aircraft cables (two) Motor and Power required: 3 or 5 HP is
standard, depending on need; 240 V electrical service is brought from the house
electrical panel or other service panel to the hoist location Gear
reducer: hardened alloy worm with bronze gear Anchors: concrete,
Chance Helical screw anchors, or drilling & grouted 'micropiles' (per
design) Outdoor hardware: Hot-dip galvanized steel, stainless, or
aluminum, with galvanized and stainless steel fasteners. Gondola
construction: welded aluminum frame. Gondola finish materials:
cedar, translucent polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum or any other
suitable material Color options: Aluminum can be power coated to
wide variety of colors and textures (or left its natural silver color)
Canopy: (optional) can be covered with clear unbreakable
polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum or any other suitable material.
Gondola and car doors: UP-DOWN key operated switches and STOP
buttons are located at each landing and in the car. Coded key-pads in lieu of
key controls are optional. Variable acceleration: Smooth starts and
stops
Deck Gates: Automatically lock when gondola
leaves the deck (stops operation when gate is open) Automatic speed
governor: brakes the gondola if it goes down the slope too fast.
Slack Rope Safety: Automatically shuts off the hoist if the hoist
cables go slack
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