Every component is designed, engineered and manufactured to exacting standards from the toughest, most corrosion-resistant materials available. We oversize parts, factor in a minimum 5:1 safety ratio and utilize Redundant Safety Systems throughout our design. "There simply is no safer tram available!" Highlights and pictures of our impeccable safety standards are listed below.
Exclusive Hydraulic Hoist- Our trams feature a hydraulic drive which gives added safety over electric drive units. Inherent in our design are valves that limit your speed of descent to a safe 75' per minute.
Hoist Safety Brake- All of our trams feature a Super Strong hydraulically opened spring applied disk brake which safely holds the car anytime power is interrupted.
Oversized Lifting Cable- Oversized 7-strand 24,000 lb. tensile strength1/2" galvanized wire rope gives an incredible 12:1 safety factor. An identically sized backup cable further ensures the safety of your cable to tram connection.
Car Mounted Slack Cable Sensor- Each car is outfitted with a slack cable sensor that automatically engages the safety brake if the cable become slack.
Bumpers- Retractable bumpers instantly stop the car if any obstruction is encountered.
Overspeed Safety System- Our direct drive overspeed unit automatically deploys the safety brake if the car exceeds a designated speed