A cable car mission with a view.
High above Lake Walchensee, our colleague Marcus Liebscher was recently at work on behalf of ROTEC.
Sein Ziel: die Herzogstandbahn in Oberbayern. Die von der Herzogstandbahn GmbH betriebene Seilbahn bringt Besucher von Walchensee hinauf auf den Fahrenberg, auf rund 1.600 Meter Höhe.
Für Marcus stand dort allerdings nicht das Bergpanorama im Mittelpunkt, sondern die Prüfung eines Seils – mit dem FALCON Kamerasystem F58 von ROPESYS.
When a cable car transports guests up a mountain, the underlying technology must function reliably. This includes the regular inspection of the cables—an area where ROTEC’s experience and specialized testing technology come into play.
The FALCON F58 camera system, mounted directly on the cable
During inspection, the FALCON F58 camera system complements magnetic rope testing by providing an optical examination of the rope surface.
Four color cameras capture the entire circumference of the rope. Integrated lighting assists in image acquisition, allowing visible surface features to be examined in greater detail.
The advantage: the two inspection methods provide different types of information. While magnetic testing can offer indications of changes within the interior of the rope, visual inspection focuses on the visible surface.
Together, they provide a more comprehensive view of the rope’s condition.
Testing technology where it is needed
A cable car system is no ordinary workplace. The inspection technology must be suited to the installation and capable of being used reliably on-site.
What matters here is not just the system’s technical capabilities, but also experience and a meticulous testing process.
At Herzogstand, two elements come together: practical work on a cable car system and the FALCON F58 camera system, which enables visual inspection of the cable.
For ROTEC, such assignments are part of the daily work involved in inspecting and assessing ropes.
A look behind the scenes of cable car operations
For passengers, a ride on the Herzogstand cable car marks the beginning of an excursion into the mountains. Behind the scenes, however, technical inspections and maintenance work are essential to ensure the cable car can operate safely.
Marcus Liebscher’s work at Herzogstandbahn GmbH illustrates what this job entails.
With the FALCON F58 camera system from ROPESYS, ROTEC brings optical inspection technology directly to the production line—exactly where it is needed.
ROTEC – we make ropes safe.
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