Renowned throughout the world for mine hoist roping and conveyances
Fortis is recognized worldwide for its mine hoist roping and conveyance services. We provide complete packages for mine hoist systems — from rope-up planning and equipment selection to custom designs, rope and conveyance installation and replacement, hoist tensioning, commissioning, and 24/7 emergency response.
Our unique advantage is having our sister company, Northern Strands, supply the wire rope. This allows Fortis to deliver a fully integrated design, supply, and installation service for hoisting systems — Koepe friction hoists, up to 30-ton skips, 65,000 lb stages, and 30,000-lb deflection sheaves up to 14 feet in diameter.
Consulting
- Rope-up planning, hoist system analysis and equipment selection
- Mine hoist system design and maintenance consulting
- Procedure development for rope changes and rope-ups
- International hoist and rope consulting (projects in the US, Australia, and abroad)
Installation Services
- Head rope and tail rope installation and replacement
- Conveyance (skip, cage, counterweight) installation and replacement
- Stage hoist tensioning — stage, drum, Blair, and emergency tensioning
- Rope-up and skip / cage / counterweight change-outs
Design and Supply
- Custom conveyance and rope attachment design
- Wire rope supply through sister company Northern Strands
- Rope handling equipment design, supply, and support
Support Services
- 24/7 emergency response for hoisting and roping events
- Rope inspection, testing, and recertification support
- De-rope, rope-up, and conveyance change-out programs
