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Cable riding

Immoos has developed special cable carriages to ride on wire ropes of cable cars and industrial installations. Different designs allow efficient and safe riding in almost all rope fields.

With our self-driven cable carriages, people can move on stranded ropes of cable cars and industrial installations – without a restraining rope, second person or additional device for securing. This creates greater autonomy and faster, more flexible movement on the rope. When developing our devices, we focused on safety, ease of use and low weight.

The smooth, stable running on wire parts characterizes our cable carriages. It is made possible by a running gear consisting of at least two rollers. As the heart of the equipment, the centrifugal brake regulates to a constant speed. In addition to the hand brake, a dead man’s brake provides additional safety. Our electric drive can also handle gradients of up to 60 percent (~31°).

Our cable carriages are versatile: for moving safely between two points, moving passengers along the rope or remotely transporting equipment, material and ropes.

Our self-driven cable carriage

SS1 mGB

type SS mGB
  • 12 – 60 mm rope diameter
  • 105 % (~45°) max. rope inclination
  • 54 x 36 x 21 cm (H x B x T)
  • approx. 7 kg
  • approx. 1.8 m/s max. speed
  • 125 kg (1.25 kN) Service load (v ≠ 0)
  • 250 kg (2.5 kN) Service load (v = 0)
  • certified according to directive: ropeway regulation (EU) 2016/424 and EN standard 1909

Self-driven cable carriages with automatic centrifugal brake, dead man's brake and hand brake.

SS1 oGB

type SS oGB
  • 12 - 60 mm rope diameter
  • 50% (~26.5°) max. rope inclination
  • 54 x 35 x 21 cm (H x B x T)
  • approx. 5 kg
  • approx. 1.8 m/s max. speed
  • 125 kg (1.25 kN) Service load (v ≠ 0)
  • 250 kg (2.5 kN) Service load (v = 0)
  • certified according to directive: Cableway Regulation (EU) 2016/424 and EN standard 1909

Self-driven cable carriage with dead man's brake and hand brake, but without automatic centrifugal brake. Suitable for flat rope fields.

SS1 mGB Twin

type SS mGB Twin
  • 12 - 60 mm rope diameter
  • 105% (~45°) max. rope inclination
  • 65 x 36 x 21 cm (H x B x T)
  • approx. 7 kg
  • approx. 1.8 m/s max. speed
  • 125 kg (1.25 kN) Service load (v ≠ 0)
  • 250 kg (2.5 kN) Service load (v = 0)
  • certified according to directive: ropeway regulation (EU) 2016/424 and EN standard 1909

Self-driven cable carriage with automatic centrifugal brake, dead man's brake and hand brake. Low wear thanks to second drive pulley. Suitable for long, steep rope fields with a small diameter.

SS2 mGB

type SS mGB
  • 30 - 75 mm rope diameter
  • 105% (~45°) max. rope inclination
  • 54 x 38 x 22 cm (H x B x T)
  • approx. 7 kg
  • approx. 1.8 m/s max. speed
  • 125 kg (1.25 kN) Service load (v ≠ 0)
  • 250 kg (2.5 kN) Service load (v = 0)
  • certified according to directive: ropeway regulation (EU) 2016/424 and EN standard 1909

Self-driven cable carriage with automatic centrifugal brake, dead man's brake and hand brake. Suitable for larger rope diameters.

SS20 AWD

  • (12 – 15 mm) 16 - 60 mm rope diameter (stranded ropes)
  • 105% (~45°) max. rope inclination
  • 54 × 36 × 21 cm (H x B x T)
  • 7.8 kg (8 kg with flange)
  • approx. 1.8 m/s max. speed
  • 125 kg (1.25 kN) Service load (v ≠ 0)
  • 250 kg (2.5 kN) Service load (v = 0)
  • certified according to directive: ropeway regulation (EU) 2016/424 and EN standard 1909

Self-driven cable carriage with automatic centrifugal brake, dead man's brake and hand brake. Low wear thanks to second drive pulley. Suitable for long, steep rope fields.

Suitable products

SS mGB
Cable carriage SS1 mGB
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Cable carriage SS1 mGB
Private: Cable carriage SS1 mGB Twin
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Private: Cable carriage SS1 mGB Twin
SS
Cable carriage SS2 mGB
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Cable carriage SS2 mGB
SS
Cable carriage SS20 AWD
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Cable carriage SS20 AWD

Additional products

Extensive accessories and additional running gear increase the efficiency of the evacuation or allow simultaneous transport of several people.

EDS electric drive

Battery-powered electric drive for the Immoos self-driven cable carriages. It enables environmentally friendly uphill ride on wire ropes over long distances and up to 60 percent (~31°) rope inclination.

The electric drive also facilitates the transport of passengers: With one passenger, rope pitches of up to 30 percent (~16°) are possible, with two passengers up to 20 percent (~11°). The motor has a forward and a reverse gear.

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4-stroke engine drive

The 4-stroke engine drive enables easy movement uphill with the self-driven cable carriage. This allows the rescuer to independently navigate rope fields with a gradient of up to 36 percent (~20°) without outside assistance. With the motor weighing around seven kilograms, a maximum speed of 1 meter per second is possible uphill.

The engine also facilitates the transport of passengers: With one passenger, rope pitches of up to 17 percent (~10°) are possible, with two passengers up to 8 percent (~5°). The motor has a forward and a reverse gear.

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Special battery drive

Battery-powered special engine that can be coupled to the corresponding flange on Immoos self-driven cable carriages. The compact and handy device enables environmentally friendly uphill ride on wire ropes with a rope inclination of up to 36 percent (~20°).

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Adapter for cordless drill

In order to travel longer, flat or slightly ascending rope fields without effort, the rope travel devices can be driven by a cordless drill. A special insert in the form of a hexagonal bolt is required for the power transmission, optionally with or without drop-out protection.

Cordless screwdriver adapter
Cordless screwdriver adapter with failsafe

The needs of our customers drive our innovations. Many installations require individual and special solutions. With our expertise, we develop tailor-made special equipment and applications.

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Special devices

Remote controlled SS40 AWD for magnetic inductive rope testing

  • SS40 AWD
  • EDS electric drive with remote control
  • Rope inclination up to 70°

We developed the SS40 AWD for a customer from France, who carries out magnetic inductive rope testing on ropes with inclines of up to 70°. The electric drive EDS was extended by a remote control with a range of 500 m.
The device allows the customer to couple the rope inspection measuring device with our SS40 AWD and thus perform the inspection comfortably from the ground.

Engine for cable vehicles

  • SS40 AWD with flange on both sides
  • 4-stroke engine drive
  • Possibility to expand to second engine

For a network operator, a drive to the existing line vehicles was developed, which enables effortless and autonomous movement on overhead lines.

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