Heavy-tonnage dome lifting in a copper mine (Chile)

Cables Estructurales engineered and manufactured 85 high-performance Ø38 mm steel wire ropes with custom machined end fittings for the simultaneous lifting and installation of an industrial dome at a copper mine in Chile. A tailored engineering solution for mining environments with extreme mechanical and environmental demands.

Technical Highlights & Solution Provided

• Ø38 mm steel wire ropes: Engineered to withstand massive tensile loads and dynamic lifting stresses.
• Custom machined end fittings: Millimetric fit according to project geometric specifications, eliminating play.
• In-house technical development: Solution fully designed by our technical team to optimize uniform load distribution.
• High-volume international supply: Efficient production and logistics for 85 heavy-tonnage units within critical site deadlines.

How to ensure stability during mining dome lifting?

By combining Ø38 mm steel tie rods with custom machined end fittings, ensuring precise tensile calculations and uniform force distribution during and after assembly.