Cableways

Children love gliding along the wire rope at speed until they are brought to an abrupt stop at the end and flung back as far as possible. The starting spot is correspondingly in great demand, and no sooner has one child come down than the next is already ready and waiting.

TÜV-certified play equipment

Our cableways are TÜV-certified and tested and manufactured in accordance with DIN EN 1176-4, the part of the playground standard that covers cableways.

Prequalified in the HPQR

Our evidence of suitability for public procurement procedures has been verified and is filed in the prequalification register.

Delivery time of three to four weeks

As a rule for both cableways, and four to six weeks for the cableway ramp. The exact details are given for each product.

3 products

espas steel cable car length 30m

From 4.516,05 €

espas steel ropeway length 20m

From 4.339,93 €

espas cable car ramp

2.268,51 €

Steel cableway with cableway ramp on a sand surface, the ramp with yellow side panels and red posts

Cableway for the playground: two lengths, one starting spot

Cableways are mostly found on large adventure playgrounds. Our steel cableways come in lengths of 20 and 30 metres, so they also fit on smaller playgrounds: the shorter version can easily be placed at the edge of the play space. Both are intended for schools, public playgrounds, parks and childcare centres, and are recommended from the age of two.

The cableway ramp ensures a good start. Its ascent offers secure footing and is used mainly by the older children for their run-up before they swing themselves onto the pendulum seat. Side panels made of HDPE secure the platform on three sides, so that the children can get ready to start in peace. You order the ramp in addition to the cableway.

When running up, holding on and swinging along, the children train strength, balance and coordination. And because only one child rides at a time, they also practise taking turns and waiting for one another. You will find further equipment for movement at height under rope climbing equipment.

See the units: 20-metre cableway and 30-metre cableway

Hot-dip galvanised steel cableway with a long sand surface beneath the track

Area, foundations and safety surfacing

For planning, the impact area along the whole length is what counts: 1970 by 400 centimetres for the 20-metre cableway and 2970 by 400 centimetres for the 30-metre cableway. Both versions are around 410 centimetres high, and the free height of fall is no more than 1.50 metres. The cableways are designed for level surfaces; on sloping terrain, please agree the installation with your expert.

Each cableway is anchored in eight foundations of 80 by 80 by 50 centimetres, around 2.6 cubic metres of concrete in total. The posts made of hot-dip galvanised steel have a cross-section of 100 by 100 millimetres, and the trolley is made of stainless steel. The pendulum seat hangs from a sheathed chain and is rated for up to 100 kilograms. We give a guarantee of 15 years on hot-dip galvanised metal parts.

Our safety surfacing calculation shows which surfacing belongs on the impact area, and you will find suitable tiles for fall heights of up to 1.50 metres under safety surfacing. Tell us the dimensions of your area and we will prepare a drawing showing the layout of the equipment and the safety surfacing areas required.

Four versions to choose from

We supply both cableways hot-dip galvanised or powder-coated in red, anthracite or brown, and the cableway ramp in red or anthracite. You select the version directly on the product page. On request, we will prepare a separate quotation for each of our products.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cableway on a playground called?

Usually simply a cableway, often also a children’s cableway; the playground standard covers it in a separate part, DIN EN 1176-4. Our steel cableways consist of posts made of hot-dip galvanised steel, a steel wire rope, a trolley made of stainless steel and a pendulum seat on a chain.

How much space does a cableway need?

The impact area measures 1970 by 400 centimetres for the 20-metre cableway and 2970 by 400 centimetres for the 30-metre cableway. The area should be level; on sloping terrain, an expert should be consulted. The cableway ramp has its own impact area of 580 by 420 centimetres.

Does a cableway need safety surfacing?

Yes, the whole impact area must be covered with surfacing that suits the free height of fall of up to 1.50 metres. The table of surfacing types in DGUV Information 202-022 lists, among others, bark mulch, wood chips, sand or gravel in a layer of at least 20 centimetres, plus 10 centimetres because children displace the material when playing. Our safety surfacing tiles are available for fall heights of up to 1.50 metres.

From what age can children ride a cableway?

Our cableways are recommended from the age of two and designed for one child at a time. The pendulum seat is rated for up to 100 kilograms. They are intended for schools, public playgrounds, parks and childcare centres.

Is the ramp included in the scope of delivery?

No, the cableway ramp is a separate product. It makes the run-up easier, is secured with side panels on three sides and stands on six foundations of 50 by 50 by 50 centimetres. Car tyres for cushioning at the end of the track are likewise not included with the cableway.

Made with Experience and Care

With experience, craftsmanship and attention to detail: In Kassel, we manufacture many components for our playground equipment ourselves. For thoughtfully designed playground solutions.

Simple structure

All play equipment is largely pre-assembled and only needs to be assembled and installed on site.

Made in Germany

espas produces the components in its own factory in Kassel, thus securing jobs in Germany since 2005.

Short delivery routes

Our location in Kassel is centrally situated in Germany. From here, we coordinate the delivery of our playground equipment.

Affordable top quality

Through a controlled purchasing and production process, we achieve low prices with top quality.