Refresher cable crane technology Wyssen
Initial situation
The new FCOS Directive No. 2134 “Forestry work” has been in force in Switzerland since December 6, 2017. The topic of rope crane installation has been added to the old EKAS guideline “Forestry work”. It was realized that the cable crane installation is also subject to the crane ordinance. Appendix 2 of the FCOS Directive lists the instructions and training required for the transportation of timber using cable crane systems.
The motivation
- Knowledge of the legal principles relating to cable crane technology.
- Being able to consistently implement the state of the art in operation.
- Master the basics of project planning in order to use digital programs.
- Increased efficiency in the construction and operation of cable crane systems.
- Legal safety in the event of accidents and material damage during operation.
Facts
Duration: 1 day for people with previous knowledge
Date: 1st course: Friday, June 07, 2024, 2nd course: Saturday, June 08, 2024
Location: Wyssen Seilbahnen AG, 3713 Reichenbach
Price: CHF 350.-/per person
Registration: saw.forest.gmbh@gmail.com
Course content
- Legal safety in the event of accidents and material damage during operation.
- Tips for setting out rope lines (angle correction)
- Assessment of anchor trees (angle of attack, anchor dimension)
- New cable sag calculation!
- Technical basics for project planning (operating/basic tension, load tension/load tension ratio)
- Statics of supports
- The saddle troop; the weakest part?
- Safety factors and dimensioning of the cables
- Other interesting facts about cable crane technology
Course leader
Hanspeter Weber, Forester HFF, FA instructor, ASGS specialist, safety expert
SAW Forest GmbHRüfisweg 16a7203 Trimmis
