Rope inspection devices
ROPESYS rope testing devices for a wide range of applications.
Designs of rope testing devices.
The magnetic rope testing devices are available in the R (round/closed) and U (open at the bottom) series. Depending on the application, the optimal design can be selected. While R-magnets completely enclose the rope during testing and can be arranged freely, U-magnets allow the rope to pass through obstacles such as support saddles or rope riders
Rope testing devices sizes / clear spans.
For the two designs R and U, three rope testing device sizes are available for each. The size number indicates the maximum inside diameter of the respective test instrument.
Norms and Standards
The rope testing devices and testing procedures from ROPESYS meet all common international standards and guidelines for the non-destructive testing of wire ropes, for example these:
- ASTM E1571-21 – Standard Practice for Electromagnetic Examination of Ferromagnetic Steel Wire Rope
- ISO 4309:2017 – Cranes – Wire Ropes – Care and Maintenance, Inspection and Discard
- EN 12927:2019 – Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons – Ropes
- IMCA LR 004 – Recommended practice for the examination of steel wire rope through magnetic rope testing (MRT).
- Passenger Ropeways – Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and Conveyors – Safety Standard
- BRAGS 2023 – Industry guidelines for mine hoists in Sweden
- SANS 0293, 273, 4344 – Condition assessment of steel wire ropes on mine winders etc.]
- NZS 8635:2018 – Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors
Our devices are developed and manufactured in Germany.
R28
The R28 is a lightweight among rope testers. Thanks to its compact design, it is also suitable for confined spaces. The R28 can be used for ropes up to 28mm diameter: Hauling ropes of ropeways, hoisting ropes of storage and retrieval machines, hoisting ropes of crane systems, conveyor ropes of ski lifts, etc.
U28
The U28 is especially designed for testing track ropes of smaller ropeway installations. The attached pneumatic cylinders allow all obstacles such as supports and rope riders to be passed over effortlessly and safely.
R58
U58
R83
The R83 can be used to test ropes up to a maximum diameter of 83mm.
U83
The U83 is specially designed for testing track ropes of large ropeway installations. The attached pneumatic cylinders allow all obstacles such as supports and rope riders to be passed over effortlessly and safely.
R140
The R140 is designed for ropes from 80mm – 140mm. It has a modular design and can thus be easily transported by hand.
R140+
ROPESYS develops rope testers also beyond 140mm! There are practically no limits here, so we have already developed, produced and supplied rope testing devices for ropes over 300 mm in diameter on behalf of customers
Gallery
See the ROPESYS rope testing devices in action here in the gallery.
ROTEC GmbH also offers rope testing as a service.
