Mechanical Design

Innovative mechanical solutions for mining equipment, custom lifting devices, and shaft systems

Fortis mechanical engineering and design team provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of various industries. We specialize in developing and implementing solutions, focusing on innovation and reliability.

We engineer robust shaft sinking equipment and associated systems, ensuring safe and efficient vertical access in mining and construction applications. Additionally, we design a variety of rope attachments and rope-handling equipment to allow efficient installation and maintenance of mine ropes. Our engineering team is skilled in creating custom mechanical solutions, including shaft sinking equipment, rope attachments, material handling equipment, custom lifting devices, shaft work platforms and headcovers. We also excel in piping design, ensuring efficient and safe fluid transport within industrial systems. We aim to optimize existing designs for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  • Shaft Sinking Equipment

    • Sinking Headframe
    • Galloway and Work Decks
    • Personnel Basket
    • Emergency Egress Conveyance
    • Muck Bucket
    • Concrete Bucket
    • Material Bucket
    • Crosshead
    • Sheaves
    • Shaft Pipe/Feeder Brackets
    • Custom Lifting Devices
  • Rope Attachments and Handling Equipment

    • Sockets
    • Swivels
    • Chaseblocks & Pins
    • Thimble Cappels
    • Hydraulic Tensioning Systems
    • Cheeseweight Tensioning Systems
    • Loadcells
    • Coarse and Fine Adjustment Linkages
    • Maneuvering and Suspension Glands
    • Mobile Reel Handler
    • Reel Winder
    • Rope Tensioner
    • Socketing Stand
  • Piping

    • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
    • Design and Layout
    • Piping Isometric and Spool Drawings for
    • Fabrication
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