Application Case Study of KLD High-Lift Lifeline Winch
I.Project Background
With the rapid growth of the extreme sports tourism industry,high-altitude bungee jumping has become a key attraction for drawing visitors to scenic areas.
In bungee operations,alongside the elastic bungee cord itself,a safe and reliable personnel retrieval system is essential.
During actual operation,participants must be retrieved smoothly and securely to the platform after their jump.
Traditional methods,often relying on manual traction or standard winches,present the following issues:
Unstable retrieval speed,compromising visitor experience
Insufficient safety redundancy in standard winches
Unstable rope configuration,prone to derailing
Safety risks during high-lift retrieval processes
Consequently,scenic area operators urgently require a dedicated life-saving retrieval system specifically engineered for high-altitude bungee jumping.
To address this,the KLD engineering team has developed a dedicated high-lift umbilical cable winch system for high-altitude bungee jumping,providing a safe and reliable life-saving solution for bungee equipment.
II.Core Technical Requirements of the Client
Through research with multiple bungee project operators,the following core requirements have been identified:
Extremely high safety redundancy requirements
As a high-risk activity,bungee jumping equipment must incorporate dual safety braking systems to ensure reliable stopping capability under all circumstances.
High-lift recovery capacity
With bungee platforms typically ranging from 80 to 150 metres in height,equipment must possess extended-stroke recovery capability.
High-speed retrieval capability
To minimise visitor suspension time,equipment requires rapid and stable lifting speeds.
Stable rope operation
Unstable rope winding on the drum may cause:
Rope layer disorganisation
Rope jumping
Vibration
In severe cases,this may compromise personnel safety.
Intelligent operational control
Site operators require simple,reliable control methods to ensure equipment is easy to operate and low-maintenance.
III.Kailude Solution
For high-altitude bungee jumping applications,Kailude has developed a high-lift umbilical cable winch system specifically designed for the safe retrieval of bungee jumpers.
The system comprises the following primary components:
High-strength rope groove drum
High-power drive motor
Reduction drive system
Dual braking system
PLC intelligent control system
Anti-jump groove rope compression mechanism
This system enables rapid and stable retrieval of participants after their jump,maintaining consistent operational stability throughout the process.
The equipment can be customised for different bungee platform heights,including:
Rope length
Retrieval speed
Control method
Installation structure
Providing scenic areas with a comprehensive and reliable safety assurance system.
IV.Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
| Maximum Load Capacity | 500 kg |
| Maximum Travel/Lift Height | 155 m |
| Wire Rope Diameter | 8 mm |
| Drum Length | 1601 mm |
| Drum Diameter | 1416 mm |
| Maximum Operating Speed | 47 m/min |
| Handheld Remote Control | Supported |
| Equipment Weight | 850 kg |
V.Product Design Highlights
1.Single-Layer Rope-Laying Drum Design
The equipment employs a single-layer rope-laying drum structure.
Advantages:
Neat rope arrangement
Uniform rope tension distribution
Prevents multi-layer tangling
Additionally equipped with anti-jump groove rope-pressing rollers to ensure the wire rope remains within the groove at all times.
The entire rope retrieval and deployment process operates smoothly without vibration or rope entanglement.
2.Dual-Brake Safety System
To guarantee secure braking even under extreme conditions,the system employs:
Electromagnetic Brake+Hydraulic Brake–a dual-safety braking configuration.
Even during:
Power failure
Emergency shutdown
Sudden incidents
The equipment ensures immediate,secure braking.
This design forms the core of the bungee equipment's safety system.
3.Oversized Drum Design
The equipment employs an oversized drum structure.
Advantages include:
Reduced wire rope bending fatigue
Extended wire rope service life
Smoother operation
While achieving a maximum high-speed retrieval capability of 47m/min,enabling bungee jumpers to be safely retrieved within an extremely short timeframe.
4.Intelligent PLC Control System
The equipment employs a PLC intelligent control system,enabling:
One-button operation
Remote control
Handheld remote control
The control system is stable and reliable,requiring only basic training for operators.
VI.Application Scenarios
This high-altitude bungee-specific winch system is applicable for:
Scenic area high-altitude bungee projects–for the safe retrieval of visitors after bungee jumps
Tower Bungee Jumping–suitable for tower-based bungee facilities
Cliff Bungee Jumping–used for cliff-based extreme sports activities
Extreme Sports Experience Centres–providing safety assurance systems for extreme sports equipment
VII.Project Value
The Kailude Bungee-Specific Umbilical Winch System delivers safe and reliable life-saving equipment for scenic areas.
Compared to traditional retrieval methods,this system offers the following advantages:
Extremely high safety redundancy design
Exceptional lifting capacity for retrieval
High-speed stable operation
Intelligent control
Long-life operational structure
The system has been successfully deployed across multiple extreme sports projects,demonstrating stable and reliable performance.
VIII.Summary
The safe operation of high-altitude bungee jumping projects relies on a dependable personnel retrieval system.
Kailude KLD's dedicated umbilical winch system for high-altitude bungee jumping provides a truly dependable lifeline through:
Dual braking
Large-diameter drum
Single-layer rope arrangement
PLC intelligent control
This ensures visitor safety while enhancing the professionalism and operational efficiency of scenic area attractions.
FAQ
Q1:Can the bungee recovery winch be customised?
Yes.Kailude equipment supports customisation based on project requirements,including:
Rope length
Lifting speed
Control method
Installation structure
Corrosion protection grade
Q2:Does the equipment incorporate safety redundancy?
Yes.The system employs a dual-braking structure combining electromagnetic and hydraulic brakes,achieving a safety level significantly higher than standard winches.
Q3:What is the maximum retrieval height?
The standard model has a maximum stroke of 155 metres,though customisation is available for specific project requirements.
Q4:Is maintenance complex?
No.The equipment features a modular design for straightforward maintenance.Key components boast extended lifespans,ensuring long-term stable operation.
