Fortis was contracted by a client to remove and replace one of the two skips, which used a ground-mounted hoist. To remove and replace the skip, both of the balance ropes needed to be chaired at collar level and the head ropes needed to be banked in the headframe. A reeving winch and mobile crane were used to remove and install the skip on the surface. Once the new skip was installed, the balance and head ropes were reattached. The scope of work also consisted of commissioning the skip. This encompassed trial runs in the shaft to confirm clearances, entry and stop points in the dump and loading pocket, and tensioning of the head ropes.
Shaft Skip Replacement
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