SAM Coverage
Lift Maintenance
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Shocking Problem
A solution to the problem of static electricity that builds up in lift chairs. With just $50 and a few hours of their time,…
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Jerk On The Throttle
Acceleration of the loads on an aerial tramway system–a chairlift, for instance–can be smooth as silk or can result in deropement. Recent information on…
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Tension System Behavior And Carriage Movement
An understanding of the expected behavior of a lift’s tensioning system will help alert lift operators or supervisors to recognize and corrrect any tensioning…
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Evac-U-Life Modification
A look at a few modifications developed by the ski patrol from Gunstock, N.H.,for the inexpensive Evac-U-Life system.
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Fighting Vibrations In Aerial Tramways
It takes a systematic approach, some skill and some luck to eliminate vibrations.
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Bargains May Not Be Good Deals
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Gear Box Inspections-Different Opinions
Gear Box Inspections-Differences of Opinion. Replacing gear teeth can cost thousands of dollars per lift. It is imperative to question “experts” when they suggest…
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Retirement Criteria For Tramway Equip.
An outline of specific factors that indicate when a lift should be replaced. From a speech by Chuck Dwyer at the Vail Safety Seminar.
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The Aging Lift– How Is It Defined?
Several authorities in the field of lift evaluation take issue with Chuck Dwyer’s previous article on aging lifts.
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The Wisdom Of Redeye– Lift Maintenance
Smitty offers valuable tips on preseason lift maintenance. By C.E. Smith.
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Lift Fatigue
A complex interation of factors can cause failure in the system and components. From a speech by David K. Matlock at the Vail Safety…
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Is Your Chairlift Wild?
Riblet’s President Tony Sowder goes into the details of how to control wilk swinging following loading.
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Replacing A Bullwheel
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Aligning With Lasers
Ski resort engineer beat VonAllmen goes into the technicalities of aligning lift towers with the help of lasers.
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Lift Tower Maintenance
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Keeping The Lifts Running
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Gauge Alignment
Engineering and insurance expert Howard Anderson sheds some important new light on alignment in lifts.