QLD Mining and Energy Bulletin
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ROPS, FOPS and vehicle and equipment safety The potential for vehicle roll over and associated risks within the mining and heavy industry sectors is very real. A ROPS or FOPS is no different to any other piece of safety equipment in that it is an investment in life and asset protection. Protection of operators is an important aspect of any site and increasingly ROPS and FOPS are being viewed as essential components of responsible and prepared operations. What is a ROPS? A ROPS (Roll Over Protection System) is a professionally engineered reinforcement installed onto or into a vehicle to reduce crushing or deterioration of a vehicle cabin during a roll over event. It is a practical, preventative safety measure that can substantially reduce injury and increase protection of your most valuable asset – your operator. What is a FOPS? A FOPS (Falling Object Protection System) is a professionally engineered reinforcement installed onto or into a vehicle to reduce injury and increase operator protection in the case of a falling object (such as a rock or piece of machinery). About us ROPS (Roll Over Protection Systems) Pty Ltd is a wholly Australian owned Company. Located in Yeppoon, Central Queensland, Australia, ROPS Pty Ltd was established in 2007 after acquiring the PTE Group (formerly based in Brisbane). PTE began in 1976 and commenced development of the original ROPS/FOPS frames after they recognised the significant potential increases in safety that roll over protection or falling object protection products offered to save lives or limit injury. After the acquisition, ROPS Pty Ltd continued to evolve and improve the design and construction of its ROPS and FOPS. Our vision has always been to create a Roll Over Protection System that would not only save lives but also be suitable and adaptable to our clients' needs within the resources and earthmoving sectors. Our commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction has seen our team extremely busy over the past 18 months. Our expert engineers and highly qualified staff have helped ROPS to bring out some truly innovative and exciting new products including the light to medium vehicle Roll Over Protection System "Nitro ROPS" and the cab over and conventional bonneted sleeper cabin truck Roll Over Protection System "T-Bar ROPS". Our systems have been built tough to both Australian and International Standards and are fully mine site compliant. 126 QLD Mining and Energy Bulletin Summer 2011/12 Services ROPS Pty Ltd provide an Australia wide network for installation, service, repair and support. We provide a range of ROPS and FOPS related services and products. We build and fit ROPS and FOPS to: • Trucks and heavy vehicles • Prime mover cabs (T-Bar ROPS) • Light vehicles (Nitro ROPS) • Excavators, dozers and graders • Fixed and hydraulic tilt vehicles Our full circle product line and service enables us to: • Repair, test and re-certify damaged ROPS and FOPS • Repair, test and re-certify cabins for the earthmoving and mining industries • Design and build drill rig FOPS In addition to this, our complete service offering means that at ROPS Pty Ltd, we can design and build drill rig, face shovel and dragline walkways. In fact next time you need an 'outside of the box' engineering solution – talk to ROPS. With the original and the best Roll Over Protection Systems on the market our Roll Over Protection Systems are the premium product available. We manufacture our ROPS and FOPS from the highest grade certified carbon steel. Our ROPS surpass construction standards and meet welding codes. Other benefits to choosing a ROPS Pty Ltd manufactured frame include: Less bulky design = light weight ROPS: Resulting in a more attractive structure and ensuring minimal weight over the front axle (for most makes and models) reducing tyre ware and suspension strain. Minimal impact ROPS design: A less intrusive installation process resulting from minimal impact design means less chassis stress, quicker installation and optimisation of body strength. Slim-line and customisable ROPS: Designs developed to look like factory items; to increase safety without sacrificing the look and feel of your vehicle. Competitive pricing: At ROPS we believe in a full circle service and don't believe in hidden costs. Our pricing is highly competitive and our service guarantee second to none. Today, ROPS Pty Ltd are proud to offer the premium Roll Over Protection System available on the market. Our ROPS and FOPS are competitively priced, lightweight and quick to install. Our location also places us ideally for timely installation, repair and service. For More information Contact us at: 292 Alexandra St, North Rockhampton QLD 4700 Tel: +61 7 4927 2044 Fax: + 61 7 4921 4096 Email: admin@ropsqld.com.au [Products and Services Showcase] Equipment and Vehicle Protection a nd Safety - Rops & Fops