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What is a Tirfor Machine
The Tirfor Machine is a Wire Rope Pulling / Lifting Machine specially designed using a method of Mechanical Advantage with 2 jaws that hold and move the rope with the use of a telescopic operating handle.
Parts of the Tirfor Machine
RopeRelease
Lever
Reversing Lever
Forward operating
Lever Jaw Mechanism
Jaw Mechanism
Shear pins
Features & Benefits
StrongHigh mechanical advantage
Operate in extreme conditions
Safe and reliableLoad permanently controlled
At rest, load spread between 2 jaws
Overload device (Shear Pin)Designed to shear at 1.5 x WWL
Lifting safety factor 5:1
Features & Benefits
Multiple operationOperates in any position
Unlimited wire rope
Sheave to increase capacity
SimpleQuick to install
Fitting wire rope
Continuous operation
Low maintenance
Easy operation
Jockey Range Light Duty
Tirfor Machine Range
Jockey J3 Plastic Casings
4.7mm Wire rope 300kg Capacity
Jockey J5 Alluminuim Casings
6.5mm Maxiflex Rope 500kg Capacity
Tirfor Machine T5 Series
Medium Duty
T500 SeriesModel
T-508
T-516
T-532
Capacity
kg
800
1600
3200
m/c
7
14
24
Rope
20m
6.1
13.1
26.6
m/c
420 x
250 x
99
530 x
315 x
127
631 x
357 x
130
LeverExtended
Closed
690
405
1150
650
1150
650
Dia.
mm
8.3
11.5
16.3
Weight (kg) Dimensions (mm) Wire Rope
Break
Strain
kg
4,590
8,100
16,800
Tirfor Machine TU Series
Model
TU8
TU16
TU32
Heavy Duty
TU Series Capacitykg
800
1600
3200
m/c
8.5
18.5
29
Rope
20m
6.1
13.1
26.6
Dia.
mm
8.3
11.5
16.3
Weight (kg) Dimensions (mm) Wire Rope
BreakStrain
kg
4,590
8,100
16,800
m/c
530 x
285 x
108
660 x
360 x
140
700 x
380 x
153
LeverExtended
Closed
735
455
1150
645
1150
645
TU16H / TU32HPetrol / Electric Pumps
Tirfor Machine Powered Options
* These Machines use a different construction Ropes to Manual Machines 6 Strand IWRC
TU16P / TU32PPneumatic Version
Tirfor Machine Powered Options
* These Machines use a different construction Ropes to Manual Machines 6 Strand IWRC
PNEUMATIC TIRFOR®
Used in application on building sites and in industries where there is a risk of explosion or where compressed air facilities are readily available such as power stations or ship-yards.
Maxiflex™ Wire Rope
Maxiflex™ Rope - Tractel Rope
Wire rope specially designed for the Tirfor machines
Red strand visible
Tractel logo man stamped on Ferrule
Fused and tapered one end
End fitting (safety hook/shackle)
Advice for use:Replace rope if there are any:Kinks, Bird caging, Knots or Broken wires and strandsWear >10% of the Rope diameterNever use graphite additives or molybdenum disulphideAlways use longer rope than applicationNever let rope rotateNever let rope rub over sharp edgesClean regularly & LubricateNever expose rope to high temperaturesNever use damaged rope (ie. electricity, fire, corrosive chemicals or atmosphere)Store out of machine, wound up and in dry place
Accessories
Sheave blocks:Variety for uses with Tirfor machines for Reeving increasing capacity or Diverting the Load.
Coni-Clamps:wire rope gripper
For tensioning applications only.
Ground anchors:in galvanised steel for a strong and effective anchor point
Screw in type Ground Anchor:100mm Disc – 600mm shaft150mm Disc – 800mm shaft200mm Disc – 1200mm shaft250mm Disc – 1500mm Shaft
Ground Anchor with Spikes:2 models available, powder coated finish
2 plate Type (as Drawing)3 plate Type
Market Sectors for the Tirfor Machine
1. Public Utility, Electricity, Telephone, Gas
2. Power Stations
3. Public Works,
4. Construction
5. Facade Works (Cradles)
6. Elevators, Escalators
7. Heating, Air-Conditioning
8. Steel Industry
9. Shipbuilding
10. Chemical Plants
11. Mechanical Industry
12. Sugar & Paper Mills
13. Transport, 4 x 4 Market
14. Mining
15. Forestry, Agriculture
16. Fire & Rescue, Army, Navy
Summary
Dual range of Tirfor machines, with choice of duty and
capacity.
Unlimited Wire rope length of lift/pull.
Operates in any position - lift, pull and in tension.
Range of accessories, particularly sheave blocks to increase
capacity.
Powered Tirfor machines for long lifts and pulls.
Wide range of applications and industries.
Why buy Tractel
Tractel and our brands known throughout industry
We are the manufacturer
Long service life of products;
� Common for us to service Tirfor >20 years old
Service, Repairs & Maintenance
Technical support
Product Training
Distributor strategy;
� We don’t sell direct. This is Tractel Group Policy, worldwide.
� Visit end-users with you or on your behalf.