Fortis is well known for designing wire rope and electrical cable reel winders, reel trailers and mobile reel handlers for the mining and construction industries in Saskatchewan. So it was no surprise when a local potash mine tasked Fortis to design a custom Hydraulic Reel Trailer for transporting electrical cable underground. The reel trailer needed to be used in conjunction with the mines current CWS hexagonal cable cores and Toyota Land Cruiser personnel carriers. The mine specifically required a self-propelled hydraulic unit to reel large electrical cable and have the ability to lower the reel to allow for "free" wheeling while the gears would be disengaged.
This particular Fortis engineered Power Cable Reel Trailer needed to meet the following specifications :
1. Lift a fully loaded cable core.
2. Reel in 1000ft of cable while trailer remains stationary
3. Safely free wheel cable out while driving
4. Transport fully loaded cable cores
5. Have a self-contained power system to complete the required motions
6. Meet the mines required trailer specs
7. Incorporate a dual axle design
8. Fit within the mines cage dimensions for lowering into the mine
See the below 3D visual renderings of the custom Hydraulic Reel Trailer
Contact Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing for a quote today
Phone 306-242-4427
Email info@fortiscorporation.com
Fortis Corporation is proud
to be a part of CWB, the Canadian Welding Bureau. They are an
industry-supported private sector organization providing welding certification,
management systems registration, and training services to over 7600 companies
in 48 countries. The CWB was formed over 70 years ago to administer Canada’s
national welding standards, which are in the national building code as well as
other industry-specific documents. While companies operating in the structural
and erecting industries are required to be CWB certified, other companies can
seek credentials as the CWB is the only nationally recognized credential.
Unlike
some other qualifications in the field, being CWB certified ensures any work
done is to the highest standard possible. To hold this certification the
individual must conform to specific testing and procedures that are monitored
on an ongoing basis. This means that all elements of our operation are
independently verified by the Canadian Welding Bureau regularly. Fortis goes above
and beyond to maintain this standard so we know the work being done in our shop
is of top quality and has the certification behind it.
Fortis
is certified in steel and stainless steel as well as having level 1 weld
inspectors on site. Our team of welders and fabricators can take on any job
from small D-plates to full mine refurbishment jobs. For more information on
past projects check out: https://www.fortiscorporation.com/projects-fabrication.aspx or contact us at info@fortiscorporation.com
For
more information on CWB certification see here: https://www.cwbgroup.org/safety/industry/welding-certification
Fortis was recently contracted to manufactured a Mine Shaft Skip Dolly for Nutrien Allan. The skip is rested on the dolly and then is picked up at the other end using a loader to help with easy maneuvering when loading.
This Skip Dolly is site specific, but Fortis is able to manufacture and modify them for additional sites and uses.
This Skip Dolly was manufactured to replace an old non-engineered model.
Other examples of Fortis fabrication and engineering include:
- Jib cranes
- Spreader bars / lifting beams / lifting devices
- Monorails
- D-plates
- Deflection sheaves
- Reel unwinder
- Reel transportation trailers
- Explosive transporter
- Mobile reel handlers
- Material baskets
- Man baskets
- Electrical Cable Brackets
- Mine site shaft steel
- Concert buckets
- Working Platforms / Head covers
- Brine tanks
- Handrail
- Specialized products for mining industries
- Fall protection anchors
- Galloways
- Gin Cart
- Custom Mobile Reel handlers
- Explosives Cabinet
- Emergency Man Capsule
- Zim Car
- Reel Trailer
Contact Us
802, 57th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Z1
The mining consumable, Track Pins, were developed by Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing to help assist undercutters at various mine sites.
Undercutters are used to cut the floor or wall in the mine to create a pathway so the ground is able to move. The Track Pin was created for the Under Cutter to ensure that it continuously operates effectively.
The Track Pin helps reduce the maintenance on mining Undercutters. Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing's Track Pin is made with an alternative type of steel to safeguard it from breaking.
For more information on custom engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing contact us.
Phone: 306-242-4427
Email: sales@fortiscorporation.com
802, 57th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Z1
Fortis Manufacturing and Engineering was contracted by Mosaic Colonsay to manufacture a custom Tool Skid.
Mosaic Colonsay requested a Tool Skid in order to store tools, parts, and slings. Using a Tool Skid for storing tools and parts is necessary because the Skid can be locked and secured to ensure that all equipment is accounted for.
What makes the Tool Skid unique is that it can be skidded around wherever it is needed and it can be secured and locked. The portability and locking mechanism allows for the Tool Skid to be easily utilized in numerous situations.
Tool Skids can be used in a variety of industries, jobs, or locations including construction and mining sites. The custom specifications including the storage, skid, and locking mechanism can accommodate all sizes of skids.
Mosaic Colonsay was very satisfied with the work completed by Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing. For more information about Tool Skids or custom manufacturing, please contact us.
Contact Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing
Phone: 306-242-4427
Email: sales@fortiscorporation.com
802, 57 Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Z1