Mining and quarry

Stephenson Engineering has worked in the mining industry since we first opened our doors in 1908, and have been designing and manufacturing mine cage suspension gear under Edward Ormerod & Co. since 1867. This unparalleled sector knowledge and experience is combined with modern engineering techniques and processes to produce an unbeatable range of products and specialist services.

Stephenson Engineering specialises in the design and manufacture of safety-critical mine cage suspension equipment for deep mine shafts. Over the past 156 years, we have produced over 13,500 sets of cage suspension equipment for mines all over the world, and continue to provide this service today.

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  • Close-up of a metallic lifting clamp attached to two chains, part of yellow industrial lifting equipment.
  • Metal mechanical part on a wooden surface, with bolt holes and a base, possibly a mounting bracket or connector.
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Mine cage suspension equipment

Cage suspension gear

  • Ormerod safety detaching hooks

  • Fork links, plate links and pins

  • Winding rope sockets

  • Shackles

  • Hydraulic adjusting links for multi-rope friction winders

Balance rope suspension gear

  • Fork links, plate links and pins

  • Totally enclosed swivels

  • Guide rope suspension gear

  • Forged weight rods & weights

  • Rope clamps

  • Fork links, plate links & pins

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