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What is a Tirfor Machine

The Tirfor Machine is a Wire Rope Pulling / Lifting Machine specially designed using a method of Mechanical Advantage with 2 jaws that hold and move the rope with the use of a telescopic operating handle.

Principles of the Tirfor Machine

Parts of the Tirfor Machine

RopeRelease

Lever

Reversing Lever

Forward operating

Lever Jaw Mechanism

Jaw Mechanism

Shear pins

Features & Benefits

StrongHigh mechanical advantage

Operate in extreme conditions

Safe and reliableLoad permanently controlled

At rest, load spread between 2 jaws

Overload device (Shear Pin)Designed to shear at 1.5 x WWL

Lifting safety factor 5:1

Features & Benefits

Multiple operationOperates in any position

Unlimited wire rope

Sheave to increase capacity

SimpleQuick to install

Fitting wire rope

Continuous operation

Low maintenance

Easy operation

Types of Rigging & Increasing the capacity

Pulling Application

The Tirfor machine has been know to pull a load of 100t of good rolling stock

Jockey Range Light Duty

Tirfor Machine Range

Jockey J3 Plastic Casings

4.7mm Wire rope 300kg Capacity

Jockey J5 Alluminuim Casings

6.5mm Maxiflex Rope 500kg Capacity

Tirfor Machine T5 Series

Medium Duty

T500 SeriesModel

T-508

T-516

T-532

Capacity

kg

800

1600

3200

m/c

7

14

24

Rope

20m

6.1

13.1

26.6

m/c

420 x

250 x

99

530 x

315 x

127

631 x

357 x

130

LeverExtended

Closed

690

405

1150

650

1150

650

Dia.

mm

8.3

11.5

16.3

Weight (kg) Dimensions (mm) Wire Rope

Break

Strain

kg

4,590

8,100

16,800

Tirfor Machine TU Series

Model

TU8

TU16

TU32

Heavy Duty

TU Series Capacitykg

800

1600

3200

m/c

8.5

18.5

29

Rope

20m

6.1

13.1

26.6

Dia.

mm

8.3

11.5

16.3

Weight (kg) Dimensions (mm) Wire Rope

BreakStrain

kg

4,590

8,100

16,800

m/c

530 x

285 x

108

660 x

360 x

140

700 x

380 x

153

LeverExtended

Closed

735

455

1150

645

1150

645

TU16H / TU32HPetrol / Electric Pumps

Tirfor Machine Powered Options

* These Machines use a different construction Ropes to Manual Machines 6 Strand IWRC

TU16P / TU32PPneumatic Version

Tirfor Machine Powered Options

* These Machines use a different construction Ropes to Manual Machines 6 Strand IWRC

PNEUMATIC TIRFOR®

Used in application on building sites and in industries where there is a risk of explosion or where compressed air facilities are readily available such as power stations or ship-yards.

Maxiflex™ Wire Rope

Maxiflex™ Rope - Tractel Rope

Wire rope specially designed for the Tirfor machines

Red strand visible

Tractel logo man stamped on Ferrule

Fused and tapered one end

End fitting (safety hook/shackle)

Advice for use:Replace rope if there are any:Kinks, Bird caging, Knots or Broken wires and strandsWear >10% of the Rope diameterNever use graphite additives or molybdenum disulphideAlways use longer rope than applicationNever let rope rotateNever let rope rub over sharp edgesClean regularly & LubricateNever expose rope to high temperaturesNever use damaged rope (ie. electricity, fire, corrosive chemicals or atmosphere)Store out of machine, wound up and in dry place

Accessories

Sheave blocks:Variety for uses with Tirfor machines for Reeving increasing capacity or Diverting the Load.

Coni-Clamps:wire rope gripper

For tensioning applications only.

Ground anchors:in galvanised steel for a strong and effective anchor point

Screw in type Ground Anchor:100mm Disc – 600mm shaft150mm Disc – 800mm shaft200mm Disc – 1200mm shaft250mm Disc – 1500mm Shaft

Ground Anchor with Spikes:2 models available, powder coated finish

2 plate Type (as Drawing)3 plate Type

Market Sectors for the Tirfor Machine

1. Public Utility, Electricity, Telephone, Gas

2. Power Stations

3. Public Works,

4. Construction

5. Facade Works (Cradles)

6. Elevators, Escalators

7. Heating, Air-Conditioning

8. Steel Industry

9. Shipbuilding

10. Chemical Plants

11. Mechanical Industry

12. Sugar & Paper Mills

13. Transport, 4 x 4 Market

14. Mining

15. Forestry, Agriculture

16. Fire & Rescue, Army, Navy

Summary

Dual range of Tirfor machines, with choice of duty and

capacity.

Unlimited Wire rope length of lift/pull.

Operates in any position - lift, pull and in tension.

Range of accessories, particularly sheave blocks to increase

capacity.

Powered Tirfor machines for long lifts and pulls.

Wide range of applications and industries.

Why buy Tractel

Tractel and our brands known throughout industry

We are the manufacturer

Long service life of products;

� Common for us to service Tirfor >20 years old

Service, Repairs & Maintenance

Technical support

Product Training

Distributor strategy;

� We don’t sell direct. This is Tractel Group Policy, worldwide.

� Visit end-users with you or on your behalf.

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