In an [aerial lift](/entry/tc-aerial-lift), the **haul rope** is the [wire rope](/entry/tc-wire-rope) that provides propulsion for the vehicles. It moves either continuously or in a reversing fashion (for [tramways](/entry/tc-trnsprt-aerial-tramway)). In [monocable lifts](/entry/tc-monocable-gondola), the haul rope also provides support for the vehicles, whereas in other systems such as [3S lifts](/entry/tc-trnsprt-cable-3s), the vehicles are supported by separate [track ropes](/entry/tc-track-rope).

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A [**3S gondola lift**](/entry/tc-trnsprt-cable-3s) or **tricable detachable gondola (TDG)** is a gondola technology that uses three steel wire ropes (*drei Seile* in German, giving the name "3S"). Two of the ropes support the weight of the gondola cabins, while the third rope provides propulsion.

3S gondola lift

A **wire** is a flexible strand of metal. Wire is usually long and thin, with a circular cross section, although varied cross sections are used in specialized applications.

The **Peak 2 Peak Gondola** is a tricable gondola lift connecting Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain, manufactured by Doppelmayr.

Peak 2 Peak Gondola

An [**aerial tramway**](/entry/tc-trnsprt-aerial-tramway) is a type of [aerial lift](/entry/tc-aerial-lift) with one or two cabins fixed to a cable. The distinguishing feature of aerial tramways is that the cabins shuttle back and forth between the end stations of the lift in a reversible manner. Aerial tramways are usually built with three steel wire ropes - two for support and one for propulsion. (This is the same rope configuration used by [3S gondola lifts](/entry/tc-trnsprt-cable-3s), but 3S lifts operate with continuous circulation and have detachable cabins).

aerial tramway

In an [aerial lift](/entry/tc-aerial-lift), a **track rope** is a fixed (stationary) rope that provides support for the vehicles. That is, track ropes play the same role in a ropeway as rails do in a railway. Unlike the [haul rope](/entry/tc-haul-rope), the track ropes do not move. Usually one or both ends of the ropeway have devices that can be used to maintain the tension over the rope's lifetime.

A [**monocable detachable gondola**](/entry/tc-monocable-gondola) (**MDG**) is a common type of [aerial lift](/entry/tc-aerial-lift), with a single steel cable strung between two or more stations, supported by intermediate towers. Many gondola cabins hang from the cable via a detachable grip, which allows the cabins to detach from the cable and slow down at each station. The cable provides both support and propulsion for the gondolas.

monocable detachable gondola

An **aerial lift** is a means of transport where the vehicles hang from one or more steel [wire ropes](/entry/tc-wire-rope).

A **rope** is a linear collection of yarns, strands, plies, or wires which are twisted or braided together to create a stronger material. Wires have tensile strength and are used for a wide variety of applications - particularly involving pulling, securing, or supporting things.

**Wire rope** is a [rope](/entry/tc-rope) made from [wire](/entry/tc-wire). In some applications, a wire rope is referred to as a **cable**. Modern wire ropes are generally made from steel, although other materials like wrought iron have been used historically.

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Type of	TCwire rope
Also known as	haul cable, hauling cable, hauling rope
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Used in	IPeak 2 Peak Gondola, TCaerial lift
Instances	IPeak 2 Peak Haul Rope
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