In every industry, time is money, and downtime can have severe consequences. When crucial equipment, such as a Load-Haul-Dump (LHD)/Scoop tram, becomes disabled inside a stope due to ground fall or mechanical failure, swift and strategic recovery is essential. That’s where Fortis Underground Equipment Retrieval Kits come in.
Engineered for Recovery, Built for Safety
Fortis specializes in designingand supplying engineered equipment retrieval kits to safely and efficiently recover disabled underground equipment. The kit is customizable to suit the site-specific layout, ground conditions, equipment weight, and available support infrastructure. Our team works closely with clients to develop a comprehensive recovery plan that outlines every detail — from line pull calculations and mechanical advantage to ultimate system strength and all necessary rigging components.
The recovery kits are engineered to employ a series of high-capacity snatch blocks integrated into a purpose-built steel skid frame, designed to accommodate dynamic loading conditions in underground or confined environments. Utilizing multiple-part reeved wire rope systems, the kits establish mechanical advantage configurations (e.g., 4:1 – 13:1) anchored to equipment or structural tie-in points. This enables the generation of linear pulling forces exceeding 1,000,000 lbs, suitable for the controlled retrieval of disabled LHDs or other assets.
Optional instrumentation is also available depending on site parameters. These include precision load monitoring instrumentation, such as in-line load cells (rated to full system capacity), to enable real-time measurement of tensile load. This allows operators to remain within engineered safety margins and monitor proximity failure thresholds of the system’s components.
Field Support
Our commitment doesn’t stop at the design and supply phase. We send trained personnel to the site to oversee the correct installation and rigging of each system, ensuring compliance with best practices and proper execution of the recovery plan.
Proactive and Reactive Support
We provide solutions that meet both proactive preparedness and emergency response needs:
- Proactive kits are developed and supplied in advance, enabling clients to have them readily available in the event of an incident. The kit is adaptable to meet any requirements, allowing the team to begin the recovery process much faster.
- Reactive deployments involve the rapid design, assembly, and dispatch of available equipment to the site, including dedicated transport by truck or plane.
Contact us today to discover how we can assist with your underground recovery operations.