Development of rope testing devices and methods
We are constantly researching and developing new testing methods for rope measurement. With our decades of experience in the development of rope testing devices, together with our cooperation partner MESOMATIC GmbH Co. KG we create products for rope testing that are ready for series production and have proven and established themselves in practical use by our customers. The products of the SXRT-Welt are distributed by MESOMATIC .
Technology for rope testing - the new SXRT world
SMRT - Stuttgart Magnetic Rope Testing
The well-known SMRT series is used for magneto-inductive testing of steel cables.
SVRT - Stuttgart Visual Rope Testing
The new SVRT visual testing device opens up new possibilities in the field of rope testing.
SDRT - Stuttgart Diameter Rope Testing
The new SDRT testing device enables the non-contact, fully automatic and precise measurement of rope diameters.
SMRT - the Original
The safety of ropes has been the focus of our development work for many decades.
Rope Test Methods
The IFT testing team is deployed worldwide to monitor ropes and systems. Magneto-inductive and visual rope testing enable the non-destructive condition assessment of wire ropes. The electronic and wireless measurement data acquisition and processing as well as the semi-automatic analysis software of the rope testing systems ensure reliable results.
Magneto-Inductive Rope Testing: Testing of ropes with d = 4 mm to d = 140 mm:
- Detecting Wire Breaks (LF)
- High-Resolution Rope Testing
- Loss of Metallic Area (LMA)
Visual Rope Testing: testing of ropes up to d = 80 mm
- Can be combined with all SMRT devices
- Color cameras with autofocus
- Swiveling additional lighting
Recognised Expert Body for Ropeways
Since 1950, IFT has been certified and recognised as an Expert Body for ropeways and ski lifts.
Inspections and expert reports:
- Regular inspections (RP)
- Visual and magneto-inductive rope inspections (MI & VI)
- Rope approvals
- New ropeway approvals
- Conversion approvals for ropeways
We inspect:
- Ropeways
- Cable cars
- Funicular railways
- Ski lifts
Further services
We have many years of experience in the development and application of a wide variety of rope testing methods. We offer this expertise to our customers as a service. As a university research institute, we also offer a wide range of seminars and opportunities for further training and qualification.
We offer:
- Inspection of magneto-inductive rope testing devices
(in accordance with DIN EN 12927) - Damage assessment
- Rope inspections
- Rope and wire testing
- Seminars and workshops on ropes, rope applications, rope monitoring, rope testing
Contact
Ralf Eisinger
Dipl.-Ing.Head of Non-Destructive Rope Testing / Ropeway Technology