News

A pilot line is the initial pulling line used to establish the rope path along the ropeway alignment. It is typically a lightweight synthetic fiber...

Detachable Gondola How it works: Cabins detach from the moving rope as they enter the terminal. Inside the station, they slow down on a rail...

Bull wheels are basically the heart of a ropeway system. Here’s why they’re so important: They carry and guide the haul rope. The rope has...

Bullwheel maintenance is a huge part of keeping a chairlift safe and reliable. Here are the main things maintenance teams focus on:Inspection & Monitoring Visual...

One of the most critical components in any lift is the bullwheel. The bullwheel is the massive wheel at each end that carries and guides...

In aerial tramways and gondolas, the haul rope must form a continuous endless loop. But how do you join the ends of a massive steel...

Chairlifts may look simple from the slopes, but behind the scenes they’re an incredible blend of engineering, safety, and design. Here are the key parts...

When you look at a gondola, tramway, or ropeway stretching miles across rugged terrain, it’s easy to forget the enormous effort it takes to install...