The Austrian state of Salzburg has some of the strictest water protection laws for ski resorts in the world. And IBS Scherer’s industry solutions meet exactly these standards.

Whether it’s parts cleaning systems, cleaners for cable cars and snow groomers, or maintenance sprays: with IBS, ski resorts clean and maintain their infrastructure efficiently, ecologically, safely and in compliance with workplace safety regulations.

The example of Kitzbühel, Austria, shows what this looks like in practice.

Cleaning cable car parts

At the base station of the 6-seater chairlift “Brunelle,” an IBS parts cleaning system is installed. There, technicians clean clamps, bolts and other components energy-efficiently using the manual brush-wash method with cold cleaner.

The cleaner is collected in a drum and disposed of by IBS. IBS also services the parts cleaning system once a year – a true all-inclusive package.

Cleaning cabins and chairs

The bubbles of the “Brunelle” chairlift and the cabins of the “Hornbahn” can also be cleaned sustainably and costeffectively with the IBS special cleaner WAS 30.200. Its gloss and water-repellent effect makes the vehicles look like new. Stickers can even be easily removed with Tornado spray.

For floors, cable car operators use the phosphate- and phosphonate-free IBS special cleaner WAS 40.200 with anti-slip effect and ESD certification. This eliminates the risk of slipping for employees and guests. Both products also comply with the guidelines of the Salzburg state government.

Cleaning snow groomers

Speaking of safety: IBS synthetic products are free from hazard labeling, making work in workshops and on cable cars easier and safer. And a few cleaners cover many applications. The best examples are IBS special cleaners WAS 50.100 and WAS 50.900.

They clean almost all areas and surfaces in workshops intensively, gently and streak-free – whether applied by spraying, wiping or brushing. For high-pressure cleaning, IBS offers pre-spray, workshop and vehicle cleaners (for interiors and exteriors). This gets snow groomers clean again quickly.

Cleaning winches – lubricating chains

Snow groomer winches often have stubborn oil and grease residues. These can be quickly and effectively removed with IBS Tornado spray – as demonstrated in Kitzbühel. The safety cleaner also completely replaces conventional brake cleaners.

Lubricating, loosening, corrosion protection – these tasks are handled by IBS Multifix. This multifunctional oil is officially listed by NATO as a maintenance spray, making it highly effective and versatile for ski resorts.

For chains and cables, IBS offers VivaLub, a fully synthetic, silicone-free high-performance spray that ensures long-lasting lubrication even under extreme conditions.

Finally, PTFE spray reduces wear on machines and components. This multipurpose oil is ideal for chains, sprockets and gears. Like all IBS products, PTFE spray provides full corrosion protection – for the best on the mountain: in Kitzbühel, in the Alps and worldwide!