Second-hand ropeway facilities and equipment are tested before delivery by state-authorized testing laboratory and testing company.
According to an agreement non destructive testing is performed on the parts listed below:
Extent of reconditioning:
Steel equipment is sandblasted and galvanized cold or hot. Gearboxes will be tested by the manufacturer upon request. Electric equipment is delivered new or renewed.
Extent of checking:
Clamps: 100% MT - magnetic testing according to standard prEN 10228 part1 or ASME code, section V. artivel 7
Bolts and Shafts: 100% MT - magnetic testing according to standard prEN 10228 part1 or ASME code, section V. artivel 7 suitable diameters: 100% UT-ultrasonic testing
Rods of T-bar and chair lifts: 10% MT - magnetic testing according to standard prEN 10228 part1 or ASME code, section V. artivel 7 10% UT-WD - ultrasonic measurement of wall thickness
Rods and chassis of cableways: 10% MT - magnetic testing according to standard prEN 10228 part1 or ASME code, section V. artivel 7 10% UT-WD - ultrasonic thickness measurement of wall
Steel construction: 10% MT - magnetic testing according to standard prEN 10228 part1 or ASME code, section V. artivel 7
Cable pully: 10% MT - magnetic testing according to standard prEN 10228 part1 or ASME code, section V. artivel 7 filled welding joints: 10% UT - ultrasonic testing
Gear boxes: VT - visual checking of teeth as far as accessible, similar to ASME code, section V. article 9
End of driving shaft: 100% MT - magnetic testing according to standard prEN 10228 part1 or ASME code, section V. artivel 7 suitable diameters: 100% UT - ultrasonic testing