A cable car job with a view
High above Lake Walchensee, Marcus Liebscher from ROTEC was out and about—specifically at the Herzogstand cable car in Upper Bavaria.
The Herzogstandbahn GmbH cable car takes its passengers from Lake Walchensee up to Fahrenberg, at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters.
The view, however, was of secondary importance that day. Marcus had brought along the FALCON F58 camera system from ROPESYS, which he used to inspect one of the installation’s ropes.
For a cable car to operate reliably, its cables must be inspected regularly. This requires experience and testing technology that functions effectively even in a mountain environment.
The FALCON F58 camera system mounted directly on the cable
The FALCON F58 camera system complements magnetic rope testing by providing a detailed look at the rope surface.
Four color cameras capture the rope from all sides. Integrated lighting ensures that features on the surface can be assessed more effectively.
The clever part: the two methods reveal different things. Magnetic testing can provide indications of changes inside the rope.
Optical cameras, by contrast, look at what is visible from the outside. Together, this provides a more complete picture of the rope’s condition.
Testing technology tailored to the system
A cable car system is no ordinary workplace. The technology must be suited to the specific installation and capable of operating reliably on-site.
What matters is not only what a testing device is capable of, but also how carefully it is used.
At the Herzogstand cable car, two elements come together: practical, hands-on work on the installation and a camera system that enables visual inspection of the cable. For ROTEC, such assignments are part of their daily routine when it comes to the testing and assessment of cables.
What lies behind cable car operations
For passengers, the ride up Fahrenberg marks the beginning of a mountain excursion. To ensure safe operation, regular technical checks and maintenance work are necessary behind the scenes.
Marcus Liebscher’swork at Herzogstandbahn GmbHillustrates what this job entails.
With the FALCON F58 camera system from ROPESYS, optical inspection technology is brought directly to the production line—exactly where it is needed.
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