Mining Brochure - Samson Rope

Mining SolutionsTowing & Recovery / Lifting / WinchingSamsonRope.com

Tie in to the superior performance ofSamson synthetic rope for mining.Mines rely on heavy equipment tomaximize productivity. When vehicles getstuck, it costs time and money. Wire andchain towlines used to free vehicles aredifficult to work with because of theirweight and inflexibility; and they cancause serious injury due to recoil if theybreak. Samson’s synthetic ropes offera superior solution, both in terms ofefficiency and safety.Dirt MoverEstimated weight 250 tonswhen loadedSamson synthetic ropes are equal instrength to wire and chain, but at afraction of the weight. This revolutionarystrength-to-weight ratio radically reducesmanpower requirements, equipmentdemands, and hazards. As a result,Samson synthetics are far easier to manage,and significantly safer to deploy for:n Material Handling Winch Linesn Belt Pull-In Ropesn Recovery and Towing Assembliesn Body Tray Slings, Truck Bed Tie-Downsn General Wire Rope ReplacementSAFERWith lighter synthetic rope you achieveSafer handling / Reduced sparking /Reduced injury due to recoil / No fishhooks / No kinking in linesLIGHTERThe same strength as steel, but85% lighter, yielding the maximumstrength-to-weight ratio.

AmSteel ® -Blue35 ft long / 2.5 in diameter / 85 lbs10.5 m / 63.5 mm / 38.5 kgDyneema ® HMPE FiberCustom Rope Solutionsfor any job requirement or purpose.FASTEROur lightweight rope constructionand ease of handling means fasterchange-outs and less downtime.EASIERIncreased operational efficiency /Reduced line change-outs /Prolonged service life / Strongdistribution network

Proven to Outlast Wire and ChainIn mines that have switched to Samson high-performance synthetics, usersreport that properly utilized ropes last significantly longer than the wirethey replace, are much safer to handle, and easier to maintain. Change-outoperations are much quicker, and the absence of metal-on-metal abrasionsignificantly extends equipment life.AmSteel -Blue ® Stays Stronger than Other SyntheticsAmSteel -Blue ® is proven to have a longer fatigue lifespan than the syntheticsknown as heat-set high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fiber. Heat-set fibersprogressively lose strength as the loading cycles increase, shortening theexpected life of the rope (number of cycles to failure). The rope may achieve20% greater initial strength, but will only have 60% of its fatigue life remaining.While AmSteel -Blue, ® because of its unique construction, maintains greaterstrength throughout.TENSION FATIGUE / Effects of Heat Setting on Rope Life% New Rope Strength120%100%80%20% 40%Heat-set fiber ropes60% 80% 100%AmSteel ® -Blue% Lifetime of RopeCOMPARISONSamson high-performance synthetics vs wire ropeSTRENGTHSize-for-size, Samson and wire are the sameWEIGHTSamson is 1/7th the weight of wire ropeFATIGUE RESISTANCESamson has a longer tensionfatigue resistance

AmSteel ® -BlueSaturn-12Same strength as wire and chain, yet 85% lighter,to increase safety and productivityn Increased efficiency of manpowern Faster change-outs for less downtimen Comparable elastic elongation to wiren Easy inspection and field splicingn Virtually corrosion-proofn Low maintenancen Increased SafetyReduced recoil risk – torque-free designLess back stress – from lighter weightGreater hand safety – no broken strandsReduced sparking – less metal abrasionn Saturn-12+ Has an advanced coating that reducesabrasion and winch friction.ABRASION TEST / Tested Lifespan with Particulates105ABCSaturn-12CyclesHMPE rope (A, B, C) vs Saturn-12Test results for samples at a fixed load show Saturn-12 has more thanfive times the useful service life under abrasive conditions.CAPITAL COSTSInitial cost of wire rope is lessOPERATIONAL COSTSSamson offers faster change-out, less injuryand reduced maintenance costsSERVICE LIFESamson lasts significantly longer thanwire rope when used properly

Samson Dramatically Reduces Change-Out Times7:26 am7:37 am 7:42 amShackleTuck-Bury Eye Splice7:43 amDC Gard / Abrasion Protection7:45 am 7:48 am7:58 am

Gain the certainty of sound guidanceWhat are your operational priorities? Which performance and value criteriamust our rope meet to make sound business sense to you? To accuratelyassess your needs, our MSHA-certified* representatives conduct on-site minevisits. Working in tandem with our distributors, we take the time to thoroughlysupport you in effectively selecting and deploying the right working-linesolutions. This makes your transition away from conventional wire and chaina smooth and seamless one.As a Samson client, you’re backed by the complete Samson engineeringand service teams. We support you every step of the way, from productselection and installation, to on-site training, maintenance, and replacement.This ensures that you gain superior performance, not just in the mine, buton your bottom line as well.Expertise in innovationSamson has already led synthetic rope innovation in aerospace, offshoredrilling, tanker mooring, and other industries. Now, as the mining industryembraces the benefits of synthetic rope solutions, Samson is the ideal partnerto guide you into this new era. We’ve revolutionized new rope technologiesfor more than 130 years – we’re here to support you for the long haul.Mine the bottom-line benefits of our superior synthetic rope solutions.Contact a Samson technical specialist today.DC Gard / High Performance Abrasion Protection Product Code 706Abrasion protection can be installed on ropeassemblies in places where the wear commonlyoccurs. Particularly useful if wear consistentlyoccurs in the same location.n Light, flexible, and it floatsn Can be removed for rope inspectionn Cut resistantn Superior durabilityn Made with Dyneema ®n Patent pending< AmSteel ® -Blue in ActionTo see our rope in action go to www.samsonrope.com/mining*MSHA New Miner Training

Samson Advantage / Where People and Technology Make the DifferenceIn the mining industry, Samson sales and engineering team and ourdistribution network are there for more than just taking orders. This teamworks with you to provide proper product selection for unique applications,full service fabrication, on-site training, rope inspection and maintenance,proper installation, and a full technical resource library. It embodies thepromise that our customers have come to expect; exceptional peopleproviding an exceptional experience while delivering an exceptional product.We call it The Samson Advantage. Our customers call it peace of mind.The Samson Advantage is builtupon five key elements:n Innovative Technologyn Superior Productsn Industry-Leading Servicen In-House Manufacturingn Global Experience2090 Thornton Street, Ferndale, WA 98248P +1 800.227.7673 or +1 360.384.4669 F +1 360.384.0572SamsonRope.comREGISTERED TRADEMARK NOTICESAmSteel ® is a registered trademark of Samson Rope TechnologiesDyneema ® is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V.Dyneema ® is DSM’s high-performance polythylene product© 2013 Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.