Cableway & Technology
RopeTwin: Modular System for Areal Tramways
With RopeTwin, Bartholet Ropeways AG presents an aerial tramway system engineered to overcome complex terrain profiles such as steep slopes, large spans, or remote, hard to access locations.
The system platform is based on a modular architecture that ensures high compatibility of the components used and allows flexible adaptation to project specific requirements.
At the same time, the compact design supports accelerated project execution and reduces structural interfaces. Another key feature of the latest generation is its excellent serviceability, which simplifies maintenance work and significantly reduces operating costs.
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RopeTwin delivers a flexible, modular aerial tramway solution with simplified maintenance.
Improved accessibility
In the station area, RopeTwin is built on a standardized structure with concrete supports, while the track gauge can be defined for each project and flexibly adapted to the respective requirements.
Various access concepts from the front or rear, combined with high system flexibility, enable tailored integration into any station layout and ensure an optimized passenger flow.
An external maintenance platform additionally improves access to haul rope sheaves and carriage components. It also allows maintenance work on the cabin to be performed directly at the station saddle, providing easier access for technicians.
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Flexible front- and rear-access options allow cabin maintenance directly at the station saddle.
Optimized maintenance
An optimized saddle geometry also reduces the required drive power significantly, thereby increasing the overall energy efficiency of the system. RopeTwin supports several tensioning concepts for the haul rope, including fixed anchorings, adjustment devices, and hydraulic tensioning systems.
These configurations ensure constant rope tension and minimize the need for rope splicing, which has a positive impact on maintenance requirements and operational continuity.
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Vehicle variety and retrofit capability for faster modernizations
Different configurations are available on the vehicle side. Various cabin designs with capacities ranging from 8 to 18 passengers allow flexible, demand-oriented solutions for a wide range of passenger transport scenarios.
RopeTwin delivers a flexible, modular aerial tramway solution with simplified maintenance. Alternatively, the passenger cabin can be replaced by a transport vehicle. Vehicle changes are carried out via an integrated quick-change system, enabling efficient and operationally flexible adaptation to different use cases.
RopeTwin technology:
The optimised tower saddles reduce both the tower and foundation forces. Particular attention was paid to serviceability, such as roller removal without dismantling the bracket.
The compact eight wheel carriage, clamped to the haul rope and equipped with polyamide rollers, reduces noise emissions and ensures smooth operation. An integrated rescue concept allows vehicles to be returned to the stations in the event of an incident – without the need for rope evacuation procedures.
Thanks to its standardized component platform, RopeTwin is also ideal for retrofit projects, enabling efficient modernizations with reduced implementation times.
Overall, RopeTwin positions itself as a flexible and modular solution for small aerial tramways in alpine and infrastructure applications, where adaptability, maintenance friendliness, and operational efficiency are key.
