What is the LIFELINE® Ski Rope?
LIFELINE® Ski Rope is a directional rope guidance system which consists of 8mm braided rope mounted to the rock face) which will specifically define the recommended escape route. There are two options available namely side-wall installation and roof installation. The installation of LIFELINE® provides directional guidance and enables escapees to maintain balance, speed of escape, maximum travelling distance to the Self-Contained Self- Rescuer (SCSR).
What is the LIFELINE® Steel Rope?
LIFELINE® Steel is a directional steel rope guidance system which consists of 5mm PVC coated Steelrope mounted to the rock face which will specifically define the recommended escape route. The installation of LIFELINE® Steel provides directional guidance and enables escapees to maintain balance, speed of escape, maximum travelling distance to the Self-Contained Self- Rescuer (SCSR). While periodic lubrication is essential for steel cables, modern mining synthetics require no maintenance at all. A synthetic rope has been developed with the same properties as steel cable, but it is also more durable and provides unprecedented toughness and durability.
The lifespan of a mine’s wire rope is essential. Downtime caused by rope failure is costly. A rope that lasts for years will save a mine a lot of money. High-angle rescue is another way a rope can save lives. These are operations where the rescuers need to descend from a high-sloped location. The terms steep-angle rescue and high-angle rescue refer to similar operations, although the latter can be riskier because the weights of rescuers and rescue equipment are more evenly distributed. In steep-angle rescue, the risk of falling is significantly higher, so the risks of an accident are much greater. In the case of high-altitude rescue, even a slight error can cause significant injuries and fatalities.
If you are interested in any of the LIFELINE® ropes or any other emergency evacuation systems, contact Rescue One Equipment today and we can help you!
