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• Friction hoists require motor power only for the weight of the ore payload
• The use of balance or tail ropes means that in skip/skip configurations, it’s only the weight of the ore payload itself that requires motor power as the rest of the system is in balance
• As the friction hoist pulley does not have to store the entire rope or ropes on the pulley, the pulley diameter can be smaller for a friction hoist. Smaller pulley diameters mean lighter hoists with lower inertias – allowing for smaller motors and drive systems and less hazardous emergency braking efforts

As a partner in complete mine hoist systems, ABB is perfectly equipped to supply the complete friction hoist scope from planning and design to commissioning and maintenance. Our offering includes all electrical and mechanical component as well as shaft equipment. 

A solution tailored to your needs

ABB’s in-house mechanical hoist design capability makes it possible to optimize hoist design between electrical and mechanical components in a most effective way. This mechanical capability makes ABB capable of designing every mechanical component for all types of mine hoists.