The ABI method of raise excavation has become the most utilized system in the world because of its flexibility, economy and speed. Using the same ABI Raise climbers and the assortment of components, raises can be tailored to the specific need of individual mines, where inclinations, ore locations and rock conditions dictate imaginative and innovative planning. The ABI method of excavation has been used successfully on many project applications, including ore and waste pass raises, ventilation shafts and airways, main shaft excavating, communication shafts and materials handling shafts.

Raise Enlarging The use of ABI drilling platforms makes it possible to enlarge vertical pilots raises efficiently, safely and in comfortable working conditions
Mining With the ABI method it is possible to turn small ore finds into profit makers by traking ore veins. You are able to follow and mine a narrow ore body, thus minimizing stop preparation and work in waste rock.
Hydro Power The ABI raise method may be used to more than just mining industry. This method has been used extensively in hydroelectric power projects: penstocks, high pressure shafts, surge shafts, as well as for the excavation of inspection shafts and airways.
Civil Construction The ABI mining method may also be used to drive all types of raisin all kinds of construction and mining projects. Large ventilation raises or shafts can be established by using an ABI Raise Climber to create a new pilot and then slashing it to the final diameter or by enlarging an existing raise or shaft.

The ABI-U600 Rack and Pinion Hoist is indeed a universal hoisting system designed for transporting of material and personnel.

The ABI-U600 can be used in:

MINING
In shrinkage stopping and cut-and-fill mining ABI-U600 is an ideal way for transporting personnel and material between the levels and the stops. The crew that uses the ABI-U600 hoist saves their energy for productive work rather than exhausting themselves climbing ladders.

The use of an ABI-U600 hoist is a safe and cost efficient method versus the use of vehicles in transporting people in sloping tunnels.

In crashing plants usually the operator has to control various equipment such as feeders, bins, conveyors etc. Locates at different levels. The ABI-U600 Hoist could offer the best solution for quick access to these levels.

The ABI-U600 may be used in long shafts as a secondary escape hoist. In case of emergency the ABI-U600 may be lowered from the surface to the bottom level and than operated from the cage.

HYDRO POWER PLANTS
The ABI-U600 may be used in hydroelectric power projects to inspect and service the cable shafts for pen stocks, surge shafts and for various other applicable requirements.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
The ABI-U600 is an essential installation in ventilation Shafts for long tunnels in highway projects. It is used for inspection and maintenance of these shafts. The hoist is designed to travel in two directions. When it reaches the top of the shaft moves horizontally into a tunnel thus providing free air flow in the ventilation shaft.

CHIMNEYS AND SILOS
Several installations inside or outside chimneys and silos have been successfully completed world wide. The ABI-U600 hoist is used to transport personnel and equipment to different levels of chimneys for the purpose of maintaining cleaner fuel gas, in compliance with the recent and more stringent environmental requirements.