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skyTECH Catch Block

Construction

The skyTECH Catch Block is CNC machined from solid nylon and features a robust design with self-lubricating inserts machined to the site’s cable diameter and can be replaced as they wear out. This ensures the cable in your braking zone does not contact any metal components, extending the lifetime of the cable in this high-traffic area.

The special rubber-blend impact bumpers absorb and disperse the energy upon braking while the machined UHMW teeth latch onto the Rocket trolley’s endplate. The catch block can be used in a simple 1:1 braking system, 2:1 pulley reduction, or nearly any other braking setup.

Aluminum plates are mounted within the Catch Block to serve as mounting points, extending the lifetime of the Catch Block.

Design

Machined Nylon Body

  • The main body of the catch block is CNC machined from natural nylon for its UV, weather, and abrasion resistance as well as its high strength properties.

Replaceable Inserts

  • The Catch Block uses 4 replaceable self-lubricating nylon inserts that are specific to your cable diameter and can be easily replaced as they wear out.

UHMW Teeth

  • Using UHMW teeth means they are lightweight, low friction, and have excellent wear properties, allowing them to take repeated impacts before needing replacement.

Medium-Blend Rubber Bumpers

  • The medium-blend rubber bumpers ensure the energy from impact is distributed evenly to the catch block while also minimizing noise and force applied to the skyTECH Rocket trolley.

Stainless Steel Hardware

  • All hardware used in the Catch Block’s assembly is stainless steel, allowing for operation in any climate or environment.

Modular Design

  • All components on the skyTECH Catch Block can be replaced if needed thanks to its modular design.
Compatibility

The skyTECH Catch Block is compatible with the following trolleys:

  • skyTECH Rocket, M24 & M8 Seated
  • skyTECH Rocket, M24 & M8 Prone

The skyTECH Catch Block is compatible with the following braking systems:

  • skyTECH Spring Brake (all configurations)
  • ZipSTOP
Documentation

Operator’s Manual – Catch Block

The SkyTECH Catch Block is a DOSH APPROVED zipline braking component engineered for high speeds and big impacts. It allows flyers to experience the thrill of the ride while safely arriving at speeds up to 80 km/h (50mph), to a smooth and secure stop. It can be used with the skyTECH Spring Brake & (or) Zipstop.

When the skyTECH Rocket Trolleys arrive at the landing platform, they lock into the skyTECH Catch Block. This engages the skyTECH Spring Brake and/or Zipstop using non-metallic running gear for extremely low resistance, increasing cable lifespan by up to 500%.

A latching mechanism mitigates the need for recoveries of flyers. This can have a dramatic effect on throughput, leading to increased profitability.

skyTECH Wheeled Catch Block

Construction

The skyTECH Wheeled Catch Block is CNC machined from solid nylon and features a robust design with wheels made from a special blend of nylon machined to the site’s cable diameter and can be replaced as they wear out. This ensures the cable in your braking zone does not contact any metal components, extending the lifetime of the cable in this high-traffic area.

The special rubber-blend impact bumpers absorb and disperse the energy upon braking while the machined UHMW teeth latch onto the Rocket trolley’s endplate. The Wheeled Catch Block can be used in a 2:1 pulley reduction, zipSTOP system or nearly any other braking setup.

Aluminum plates are mounted within the Wheeled Catch Block to serve as a mounting point, extending the lifetime of the block.

Design

Machined Nylon Body

  • The main body of the wheeled catch block is CNC machined from natural nylon for its UV, weather, and abrasion resistance as well as its high strength properties.

Replaceable Wheels

  • The Wheeled Catch Block uses 4 replaceable wheels made from a special blend of nylon that are specific to your cable diameter and can be easily replaced as they wear out. The blocks have staggered hole mounting points that are labelled for easy installation to ensure you the block is set to the correct cable diameter.

UHMW Teeth

  • Using UHMW teeth means they are lightweight, low friction, and have excellent wear properties, allowing them to take repeated impacts before needing replacement.

Medium-Blend Rubber Bumpers

  • The medium-blend rubber bumpers ensure the energy from impact is distributed evenly to the catch block while also minimizing noise and force applied to the skyTECH Rocket, M8 or M24 trolley.

Stainless Steel Hardware

  • All hardware used in the Wheeled Catch Block’s assembly is stainless steel, allowing for operation in any climate or environment.

Modular Design

  • All components on the skyTECH Wheeled Catch Block can be replaced if needed thanks to its modular design.
Compatibility

The skyTECH Wheeled Catch Block is compatible with the following trolleys:

  • skyTECH Rocket, M24 & M8 Seated
  • skyTECH Rocket, M24 & M8 Prone

The skyTECH Catch Block is compatible with the following braking systems:

  • skyTECH 2:1 Spring Brake
  • ZipSTOP Brake
Documentation

Operator’s Manual – Wheeled Catch Block

The skyTECH Wheeled Catch Block is an iteration of the skyTECH Catch Block that goes away from inserts and uses nylon wheels instead. This change allows for less maintenance with the wheels lasting 4-5 times longer than inserts before requiring replacement. This change makes the Wheeled Catch Block especially well-suited for fast ziplines with long braking zones.

When the skyTECH Rocket, M8 or M24 Trolleys arrive at the landing platform, they lock into the skyTECH Wheeled Catch Block. This engages the skyTECH Spring Brake and/or Zipstop using non-metallic running gear for extremely low resistance, increasing cable lifespan by up to 500%.

A latching mechanism mitigates the need for recoveries of flyers. This can have a dramatic effect on throughput, leading to increased profitability.

There is also a configuration for the Wheeled Catch Block that is designed to be used solely as a redirect point for the skyTECH 2:1 Spring Brake system which replaces the aluminum plates for a set that points towards the termination tower and goes away with UHMW teeth.

skyTECH Turbine Catch Block

Construction

The skyTECH Turbine Catch Block is CNC machined from solid acetal and features a robust design with self-lubricating inserts machined to the site’s cable diameter and can be replaced as they wear out. This ensures the cable in your braking zone does not contact any metal components, extending the lifetime of the cable in this high-traffic area.

The special-compound impact bumpers absorb and disperse the energy upon braking while the machined and welded aluminum swingarm fully encapsulates the turbine, or other small trolley, preventing it from rolling back out on the line. The Turbine Catch Block can be used in a simple 1:1 braking system, 2:1 pulley reduction, or nearly any other braking setup.

Aluminum plates are mounted within the Turbine Catch Block to serve as mounting points, extending the lifetime of the product.

Design
  • Machined Acetal Body
    • The main body of the catch block is CNC machined from acetal copolymer for its UV, weather, and abrasion resistance as well as its high strength properties and machinability.

    Replaceable Inserts

    • The Catch Block uses 4 replaceable self-lubricating nylon inserts that are specific to your cable diameter and can be easily replaced as they wear out.

    Aluminum Swingarm

    • Using a bungee-loaded swingarm is a reliable and robust solution to trolley retention during high speed impacts. The swingarm will quickly snap over the trolley, holding it in place and preventing any rollback. An acetal homopolymer impact plate can also be easily replaced on the swingarm for added longevity and reduced operating cost.

    Specially Formulated Bumpers

    • The specially-formulated compound used for the bumpers ensures the energy from impact is distributed evenly to the catch block while also minimizing noise and force applied to the trolley. It’s superior absorption properties also greatly reduces the possibility of the trolley simply bouncing off the bumper.

    Stainless Steel Hardware

    • All hardware used in the Turbine Catch Block’s assembly is stainless steel, allowing for operation in any climate or environment.

    Modular Design

    • All components on the skyTECH Turbine Catch Block can be replaced if needed thanks to its modular design.
Safety
  • Engineered for braking skyTECH Turbine trolleys, but also works for most other small zipline trolleys on the market.
  • Attachment Points for skyTECH Spring Brake & Zipstop
Documentation

Operator’s Manual – Turbine Catch Block

The SkyTECH Turbine Catch Block was engineered to catch and retain the skyTECH Turbine Trolleys approaching at speeds of up to 80 km/h (50mph). It also works well with the Petzl and Robertson trolley systems.

When the trolley impact plate engages the catch gate swing arm, it pushes it up allowing the trolley to slide in. Once in, the swing arm snaps down behind the trolley, locking it in place, eliminating the need for retrievals.

It can be used for ZipSTOP applications with positive angle stopping or as a catch device for gravity fueled ziplines. It allows the operators to catch flyers who do not make it to the platform thereby pulling them in quickly and safely.

skyTECH Spring Brake

Construction
  • 302 Stainless Steel Springs for ultimate corrosion resistance and extended, maintenance-free, service life.
  • UHMW Spacers for great wear properties and low friction
  • Pre-stressed for a longer, low-maintenance lifespan
Design
  • As a primary brake, flyers & trolleys are quickly unloaded & it is quickly reset
  • As a secondary back-up brake, Zipstop automatically resets within seconds of disconnecting the guest from the line.
Safety

Placed on cable in a series = Minimal risk of operator failure during high capacity days.

Documentation

Operator’s Manual – Spring Brake and Crash Pad

The SkyTECH Spring Brake is both DOSH APPROVED and ASTM APPROVED for primary and secondary zipline braking components engineered for high speeds and big impacts. It enables flyers to experience the thrill of the ride while safely arriving at speeds up to 80 km/h ( 50mph), to a smooth and secure stop.

The system can be installed both as a primary brake with a 2:1 reduction where it also acts as the EAD in case of primary failure or as a standalone EAD for nearly any other braking system.

This is a proven primary brake for high speed systems that is cost effective, efficient and reliable – and has taken approximately 200,000 hits! When used in conjunction with a Zipstop, it acts as an inexpensive EAD brake that rarely gets hit.

skyTECH Spring Brake Crash Pad

The SkyTECH Spring Brake Crash Pad is both DOSH and ASTM APPROVED and is strongly recommended to be utilized on any system using the skyTECH Spring Brake as a primary, secondary or EAD (Emergency Arrest Device).

The implementation of one crash pad per existing spring bank will greatly reduce the risk of entanglement, trauma or any additional injury that may result from riders employing the spring bank in extreme or abnormal operating conditions.

It seamlessly interfaces with the skyTECH Spring Brake… Installed within seconds by wrapping around the existing spring bank then securely held in place by hook and loop and webbing.

Dimensions

  • 8′ Long X 13″ Wide
  • 4′ Long X 13″ Wide – Available upon special request

Rotating Electro-Magnetic Brake

The Rotating Electro-Magnetic Brake (REMB) is a patented rotating electromagnetic device developed for zero gravity simulators. A proven braking system, it has been successfully installed at ziplines with over 22% grade and speeds in excess of 100 km/h (60 mph).

Skyline built a zipline off a ski jump at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta in 2007. To this day, it remains the fastest zipline braking system in the world with braking speeds nearing 100 km/h (60 mph).

This magnetic brake technology is 100% fail safe. It does not need a constant electricity source, it requires very low maintenance and it works well in any weather condition. The reason it is so effective is that it relies on speed and is not weight sensitive. This ensure flyers experience the same stopping resistance each time, regardless of the guests weight.

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