SkyTrans supplied this used Mueller lift to the zoo.Mueller lattice portal style tower.Unloading and loading areas.Drive station and tension column.The lift crosses over a body of water.Far end of the lift line.The work carrier above two Rhinos.All riders go around the return bullwheel.Middle part of the lift line.Towers 2 and 3.Mueller sheave assemblies.View down the line from the loading area.Riding west.Tower 3.T5.A modified carrier specifically for zoo use.The elevated return bullwheel.Idler sheaves.The work carrier travels around the lift full time.Tower 4.GMD Mueller drive unit.
It might be a fixed tension system. I know some setups though that have a drive like this one, have a tension system where the station rides a carriage that runs underground. Probably not in this case though?
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How does the tension system work? It looks like a fixed axle
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It might be a fixed tension system. I know some setups though that have a drive like this one, have a tension system where the station rides a carriage that runs underground. Probably not in this case though?
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It rides on rails that are covered up.
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You can see the mast containing the counterweight in pic 4.
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Nice Rhinos!
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