Cable cars are robust transportation systems that demand extensive knowledge and skills for their operation and maintenance, which are acquired either through considerable experience or detailed training. Daily experience with the system itself also contributes to this knowledge.
Due to its importance and scale, it is necessary to train operational and maintenance staff. Here are some of the topics we offer with trained personnel experienced in various international systems at Sky Cable.
At Sky Cable, we offer training in the following areas:
Electrical and Electronic:
- Basics of electrical engineering
- Interpretation of electrical plans
- Operation of main components (relays, switches, batteries...)
- Architecture of electrical components in the system
- Basics of PLC systems
- Variable speed drives
- Use of measuring instruments
- Lightning and atmospheric discharge protection
- Safety measures when working with electricity
Mechanical:
- Fundamentals of an aerial cable transportation system
- Construction of the main cable and splicing
- Vehicles: Detachable grips, suspension, equipment
- Main drive
- Maneuver rails of the grip
- Synchronization equipment arrangement
- Service brake arrangement
- Towers and line components
Hydraulic:
- Fundamentals
- Reading hydraulic plans
- Tensioning system
- Emergency brake
- Auxiliary drive
- Characteristics of different lubricants
- Fault detection
- Simulations of different faults and procedural practice
Operational:
- System operating modes
- Main drive, visualization system
- Bypass concept
- Interpretation of different stops
- Auxiliary drive, passenger recovery
- Geometric sensors
- Anticollision system
- Grip tightening measurement
- Cadence system
- Resolution of vehicle accumulation
- Garage system
- Extraordinary situations (lightning, fire, earthquakes, vandalism acts)
Maintenance:
- Use of maintenance manual
- Periodic checks at stations and towers
- Disassembly and tests of detachable grips
- Simulations of stops and annual system tests
- Braking tests + interpretation of results
- Grip sliding tests
- Pulley replacement at stations / towers
- Motor pulley decoupling
- Visual inspection of the main cable
- Spare parts management
- Safety measures during maintenance
- Preparation for rocker maintenance
Customer Service:
- System knowledge and its benefits
- Customer-focused service
- Customer service policies
- Understanding customer needs
Normativity:
- Colombian regulations
- European regulations
- Key aspects in vertical rescue planning
Learning Evaluation:
- Continuous and final evaluation with theory and practice
Our team of professionals in the field is fully equipped to cover all your training needs. We offer everything from comprehensive training to personalized training focused on specific needs of our clients. Don't wait any longer; contact us to learn more about our training services.
