Draglines & Rope Shovels
Less downtime and less maintenance
Why choose Dyneema®?
Steel wire ropes used in mining need to be changed often. Mining ropes with Dyneema® delivers the same performance at a fraction of the downtime. It's also lighter, so easier to handle. It's just as strong. It needs less maintenance. It absorbs vibrations. And it's safer. Whether it's suspension rope, hoist rope, dump rope, drag rope, or trip rope, ropes made with Dyneema® are better than their steel wire rope equivalents in every way.
3 reasons to choose Dyneema®
Quicker
Replacement takes a fraction of the time compared to steel wire rope.
Less Maintenance
Less maintenance than steel wire rope, which reduces costs.
Safer
Easier to handle and minimal risk of rope recoil, reducing the risk of injury.
Mining with Dyneema®: more cost effective and safer ropes
Ropes made with Dyneema® focus on increasing mining productivity and safety, while reducing cost of operations. Watch how ropes made with Dyneema® help mines to be more efficient.
Case studies
Take a look at our case studies to see how ropes made with Dyneema® proved to be very safe, reliable, and durable in the most demanding mining operations.
Cloud Peak Energy
“Since installing fiber pendants one year ago – we have yet to have cracks in this region. We estimate that we have already gained 1-2 weeks production in the first year of operation.”
Arizona Copper Mine
“The mine reports a noticeable reduction in machine vibration, fatigue and welding repairs. The shovel operators are thrilled with the shock damping benefits of the pendants; one recently stated that it was the smoothest shovel they have ever been on.”
Paul Badeau, VP Sales at Applied Fiber
Where to buy
Only mining ropes made with Dyneema® bear the Dyneema® diamond. Find your mining ropes with Dyneema®, only manufactured by our official partners.