Standard No.:	GB/T 12738-2025
English Name:	Ropeway—Terminology
Chinese Name:	索道 术语
Chinese Classification:	J81    Conveying machinery
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
ICS Classification:	01.040.01 01.040.01    Generalities. Terminology. Standardization. Documentation (Vocabularies) 01.040.01
Source Content Issued by:	SAMR; SAC
Issued on:	2025-8-29
Implemented on:	2025-12-1
Status:	to be valid
Superseding:	GB/T 12738-2006 term of ropeway
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	25000 words
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GB/T 12738-2025 Ropeway—Terminology English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing through draft translation, self-check, revision and verification) will be delivered upon being ordered. ICS 01.040.99 CCS H 57 National Standard of the People's Republic of China ‌GB/T 12738-2025 Replaces GB/T 12738-2006 Ropeway - Terminology Issue date: 2025-08-29 Implementation date: 2025-12-01 Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China Contents Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions Index Ropeway—Terminology 1 Scope This document defines the terminology and definitions for the main types, parameters, devices, mechanisms, and components of ropeways. This document applies to aerial ropeways, funiculars, and surface lifts. 2 Normative References This document has no normative references. 3 Terms and Definitions The following terms and definitions apply to this document. 3.1 Types 3.1.1 Ropeway A transport system powered by motors that uses flexible ropes to tow carriers for conveying passengers or materials, including aerial ropeways, funiculars, ski-tows, etc. 3.1.1.1 Material Ropeway A ropeway for transporting materials. 3.1.1.2 Passenger Ropeway A ropeway for transporting passengers. 3.1.2 Aerial Ropeway A ropeway where carriers are suspended and towed by one or more ropes. 3.1.2.1 Unidirectional Aerial Ropeway An aerial ropeway where carriers operate cyclically along the route. 3.1.2.1.1 Continuous Movement Aerial Ropeway A unidirectional aerial ropeway where carriers operate at a constant speed. 3.1.2.1.2 Intermittent Movement Aerial Ropeway A unidirectional aerial ropeway where carriers operate intermittently (stop-and-go) along the route. 3.1.2.1.3 Pulsed Movement Aerial Ropeway A unidirectional aerial ropeway where carriers operate in a pulsed manner (fast-slow-fast-slow) along the route. 3.1.2.2 Reversible Aerial Ropeway An aerial ropeway where carriers operate back and forth along the route. 3.1.2.2.1 Single-Lane Reversible Aerial Ropeway A reversible aerial ropeway where carriers operate only on one side of the haul rope. 3.1.2.2.2 Double-Lane Reversible Aerial Ropeway A reversible aerial ropeway where carriers operate on both sides of the haul rope. 3.1.2.3 Monocable Aerial Ropeway An aerial ropeway where all carriers are supported and towed by a single rope. 3.1.2.3.1 Unidirectional Monocable Aerial Ropeway A unidirectional aerial ropeway where all carriers are both supported and towed by a single rope. 3.1.2.3.2 Unidirectional Fixed Grip Monocable Aerial Ropeway A unidirectional monocable aerial ropeway using fixed grips. 3.1.2.3.3 Unidirectional Detachable Grip Monocable Aerial Ropeway A unidirectional monocable aerial ropeway using detachable grips. 3.1.2.4 Reversible Monocable Aerial Ropeway A reversible aerial ropeway where all carriers are both supported and towed by a single rope. 3.1.2.5 Double Monocable Aerial Ropeway A unidirectional monocable aerial ropeway using detachable grips, where all carriers are supported and towed by a haul rope(s) forming a double loop. 3.1.2.6 Bicable Aerial Ropeway An aerial ropeway having both track rope(s) and haul rope(s). 3.1.2.7 Bicable Reversible Aerial Ropeway A reversible aerial ropeway having both track rope(s) and haul rope(s). 3.1.2.8 Funicular A ropeway where carriers run on track(s) and are towed by ropes arranged along the track(s). 3.1.2.9 Chairlift A passenger aerial ropeway where the carrier is a chair. 3.1.2.10 Bucketlift A passenger aerial ropeway where the carrier is a bucket. 3.1.2.11 Gondola Lift A passenger aerial ropeway where the carrier is a cabin. 3.1.2.12 Disposal Material Ropeway A special material ropeway for material disposal. 3.1.2.13 Succor Ropeway A standby ropeway that, when the passenger ropeway is inoperable, rescues passengers along the rope to a safe location. 3.1.3 Funicular A ropeway where carriers run on tracks and are towed by ropes arranged along the tracks. 3.1.3.1 Unidirectional Funicular A funicular where carriers run cyclically on tracks. 3.1.3.2 Reversible Funicular A funicular where carriers run back and forth on tracks. 3.1.3.2.1 Reversible Funicular with Single Vehicle A reversible funicular with only one or a set of carriers operating on a single track. 3.1.3.2.2 Reversible Funicular with Passing Loop A reversible funicular where two or two sets of carriers operate on a track with a central passing section. 3.1.3.2.3 Reversible Funicular with Two Tracks A reversible funicular where two or two sets of carriers operate on two respective tracks. 3.1.4 Ski-Tow A ropeway where a rope tows a skier wearing skiing equipment or other special equipment (or material) along the ski run. 3.1.4.1 Low-Level Ski-Tow A ski-tow where the tow rope is less than 2 m from the surface.