The future of visual rope inspection
The Winspect® 2.0 inspection system sets new standards in visual rope inspection and emphasises Winspect GmbH’s claim to be an innovation leader in the industry. The rope inspection system enables high-precision, automated inspection at a speed of up to 2.7 m/s. Four colour cameras arranged in a ring capture the entire rope surface and deliver exact results in real time. The 360-degree colour images enable exact fault detection and precise analysis of lay lengths and diameters across the entire rope.
The new, optimised inspection system for inspecting hauling, suspension and hoisting ropes will be presented for the first time at Interalpin 2025 from 6 to 9 May 2025 in Innsbruck.
The benefits of our system
We have been successfully developing and selling the Winspect® rope inspection system for 13 years and have set new standards with it. Through continuous further development and state-of-the-art technologies, we make a significant contribution to safety and efficiency in the ropeway industry.
Small design, great flexibility
4 cameras for 360° full-color images
Versatile areas of application
Winspect® 2.0 sets new standards
The optimised Winspect® 2.0 inspection system not only ensures rapid operational readiness and high recording speed, but also a significant reduction in downtime thanks to time flexibility. Occupational safety, work ergonomics and the attractiveness of the workplace are also significantly improved.
Fast readiness, low downtime
Improved safety & work ergonomics
Improved workplace attractiveness
Detailed documentation
The condition of the rope is digitally documented and is available in a detailed report. All damage such as wire distortions, scratches, strand contact, corrosion damage or wire breaks can be recognised automatically. The lay lengths and rope diameters are also measured and recorded. This facilitates traceability, as changes to the rope surface can be documented over the entire service life.
Comprehensive inspection report
Detection of all common errors
Simplified traceability
References
Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn, Germany
One of our longest reference customers. At Germany's highest mountain, traction and haulage ropes have already been inspected with the Winspect® rope inspection device since 2009. Rope testing thus replaces visual inspection by eye. The company is thus demonstrating its innovative pioneering role. The "world champion" Zugspitzbahn is also inspected with the Winspect device.
Marcus Liebscher, Operations Manager of the Kreuzeckbahn:
„Due to the ease of use of the device, it is now used on eight of our lifts for monthly rope inspections“
Engadin St.Moritz, Swizerland
Thanks to the Winspect® rope inspection system, ropeway specialists can carry out most of the visual rope inspection in the office. They manage this work mainly during bad weather conditions or to bridge off-peak periods. Currently, the ropes of all ropeways that are in operation during the summer are inspected with the new inspection system. With the funicular "St. Moritz Dorf-Chantarella" we have started into the new "rope testing age". We are delighted that the world's number one vacation destination in the mountains has chosen us.
Walmendingerhornbahn, Austria
Since fall 2011, optical rope inspection has also been carried out on the Nebelhorn using the Winspect® rope inspection device. The new, modern 2S Nebelhorn lift is also inspected with our testing device. We thank you for the long and good cooperation. The mountains around Oberstdorf and Kleinwalsertal, such as the Fellhorn and Walmendingerhorn, as well as the modern D-line lifts on the Ifen, are also digitally visually inspected. The newly built runways on the family mountain Söllereck will also be analyzed digitally in the future.
You would like to inspect your ropes digitally?
Then contact us to find specific solutions for your company.