HaulTruckTiebacks

Overview

Applied Fiber’s purpose built haul truck tie-back cable system was engineered with industry collaboration to address safety and performance limitations of both traditional steel wire and synthetic sling designs.  The tie-back solution is built on proven and trusted Applied Fiber Termination and Systems Technologies, as used in many production products and critical performance applications from oceans to space.  To learn more about Applied Fiber’s products, services, and technology, see COMPANY

ADVANTAGE SUMMARY OVER STEEL WIRE

HANDLING SAFETY / INJURY PREVENTION

• Reduced Handling Weight and Strains
• Lower Crushing/Dropping Weight
• No Cable Torsion /Twist Fighting
• No Kinking & Misalignment Fighting
• No Broken Wire “Fish-Hooks” / ”Jaggers”
• No Shackle Weight to Elevate and Maneuver
• No Pins/Wrenches/Shackles to Handle or Drop at Elevation
• Reduced Pinch Points and Crush Weights
• Improved Field Use with Single Operator
• Reduced Potential for Improper Use

OTHER FINANCIAL SAVINGS:

• Longer Lifespan through Truck Body Removal
• Opportunity Cost, Operational Cost, and/or Direct Labor Cost Savings
• Insurance Claims and Workforce Downtime Costs

ADVANTAGE SUMMARY OVER SYNTHETIC FIBER SLINGS

ENGINEERED RELIABILITY & SAFETY / RISK MITIGATION:

• Advanced Inspectability
• Integrated Design Minimizes Improper Hardware and Installation Issues
• No Strength Loss When Wet
• Advanced Chemical Resistance
• Advanced Fiber Damage Protection and Control at the Ends
• Advanced Fiber Damage Protection and Control in the Cable
• Minimized Potential for System Strength Loss Due to Unknown Conditions

HANDLING SAFETY / INJURY PREVENTION:

• No Pins/Wrenches/Shackles/Links to Handle or Drop at Elevation
• Reduced Hardware Pinch Points
• Improved Weight and Ergonomics over Nylon/Polyester Slings
• No Increase in Weight When Wet – Ideal for Wash Stations
• No Eye Contamination from Dirt/Dust Saturation
• No Freezing from Wet/Cold Conditions – Improved Field Use.

SYSTEM FEATURES:

• 1/3 weight typical (1 Steel Tie-backs = 3 Applied Fiber Tie-backs)
• Ergonomic, Shackle Free, Tool Free, Self Contained Pin System (Patent Pending)
• External Inspection System with Visible Wear Points
• Purpose Designed and Fully Integrated Alignment Hardware
• Extruded Jacket for Core Protection, Inspectability, Water / Dirt Shedding, and Freeze Prevention
• Secondary Twaron Core Protection Layer for Added Abrasion Resistance, Welding Spark Shielding, and Inspectability
• Engineered Core Designing for Flexing/Bending
• Plasma Fiber Strength Member:  Higher Strength than Steel and Unaffected by Moisture
• Aircraft Aluminum and Hardened Steel End Components
• Reusable and Replaceable Hardware Components
• 100% Proof Tested, Rated, Serialized, and Traceable
• Systems Designed to fit Caterpillar, Komatsu, Lieberr, Hitachi, Bucyrus, Terex, and others