Ropeways

OITAF report on the experience of the ski resorts in the countries in where one could ski (almost) normally

09 12

OITAF prepared an experience report with the result that the opening of the Cable transport facilites has no detectable influence on the pandemic. If the hygiene standards and organizational measures are respected, the risk of contagion is extremely low. The ropeway installations are of fundamental importance to…

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Stresa – Alpino – Mottarone Cable Car Accident

27 05

This week, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the sad accident of the Stresa – Alpino – Mottarone cable car. We want to make our brief summary of what happened, although it is clear that the conclusions on…

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Derogations to the maximum speed of monocable gondola lifts

21 01

The journey time in gondola lifts depends on the distance they have to cover and their speed. European harmonized regulations, in particular EN12929-1:2015, state that the maximum speed for monocable gondola lifts must be 6 m/s (21,6 km/h). While it should be noted that this…

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Changes in the UNE-EN 1709 standard

01 09

We inform you of the changes in the UNE-EN 1709 standard relative to the safety requirements of cable transport facilities for people – Examination prior to commissioning, maintenance and controls in operation. The widespread application of ropeways as public transport in urban areas advised a…

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