Safe suspension of up to 200 ft. or 2000 lb. of chute (whichever is reached first)
Working length: 40″ (pin to pin – see sketch)
Why doesn’t Superchute® use chain?
For general construction rigging never use a chain when it is possible to use wire rope. The failure of a single link chain can result in a serious accident but wire rope on the other hand is frequently composed of 114 wires all of which must fail before the rope breaks.
Wire rope gives you reserve strength and a chance to notice a hazard, chains do not.
Cross section view of the 7 x 19 cable used by Superchute®
Great strength & safety results from using wire rope composed of many grouped wires. In fact, there are 133 wires total!
Chains are built from single links. Each link has to support the entire load alone. If a link fails you will likely lose the whole chute system with potentially fatal consequences.
equipped with the original cable assemblies, it can carry a maximum of 15 sections (50 feet) or 500 lb. of chute**, whichever is reached first.(4)
These older cable assemblies feature lightweight metal alloy clips stamped with the words “KONG – BONAITI – ITALY”. The “KONG” clips are much weaker than the forged ones currently used. For this reason, chute sections with this clip on the cable assembly must only be used to build chute systems less than 50 feet in length or 500 lb. in weight (whichever is reached first). If you would like to be able to build a taller chute (up to the limits described above) contact the factory for retrofitting of the cable assemblies. The gate of the “KONG” clip must close fully. If the gate is not fully closed, its strength is greatly reduced.
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Landscaping Chutes
Chutes that will move the earth you walk on!
Superchute® uses extremely durable plastic that can withstand even the roughest debris.
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Information
- Light, flexible, and safe ✓
- Quiet during use ✓
- Equipped with safe and strong cable linking hardware ✓
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- Sections are conical tubes 48″ (1.2 m) in height
- The working length of each section is 40″ (1 m)
- 8 inch (20 cm) overlap when linked together
- Tight fit: 1 inch taper minimizes airborne dust
- For a longer life, sections can be drilled with 4 cable positions so as to allow 90° section turns
- Custom diameters can be made upon request
- Standard diameters listed below
| Imperial | 18" | 23" | 27" | 30" | 33" | 36" |
| Metric | 450 mm | 585 mm | 685 mm | 760 mm | 840 mm | 915 mm |
Superchute® can provide free and helpful sketches within 24 hours.
A Site Sketch:
- Shows a clear drawing of the chute on your slope
- Shows the precise quantity of chute sections needed for the job
- Recommends the appropriate supports and tiebacks
- Contact us for your custom site sketch
The following information is stamped front and back with 11″ x 5″ die onto every chute section:
- Company name and coordinates
- Chute description
- Month & year of manufacture
- Plastic thickness
- Chute diameter
- Chute weight
- Detailed instructions & fire warning
- Excellent advertising tool & great anti-theft measure
- We keep your plate in our library for future orders
There is a small charge for making the die. Please allow 24 hours for preparation.
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Welded Design
- No assembly required
- Permanent tubes with a welded seam
- Sections stack like cups for easy transport and storage
- Fully compatible with all Wraparound® chute sections
- One needed per chute system
- The uppermost section
- Entry point for debris
- Heavy duty construction
- Tube sections
- No assembly required
- A system consists mostly of these pieces
| Diameter (imperial) | 18" | 23" | 27" | 30" | 33" | 36" |
| Diameter (metric) | 450 mm | 585 mm | 685 mm | 760 mm | 840 mm | 915 mm |
| Weights: | ||||||
| Top Hopper | 24 lb | 29 lb | 38 lb | 43 lb | 47 lb | 56 lb |
| Regular Section | 21 lb | 28 lb | 35 lb | 37 lb | 43 lb | 46 lb |
Wraparound® Design
- They go flat!
- Minimal storage space required
- A safe and simple closure system
- Opened chutes stack like sheets of plywood
- Easy to transport in pick-up trucks
- Fully compatible with all Welded sections
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Assembly of a Regular Wraparound section:
- Use the 5 supplied eyebolts
- No tools required
- Hand tighten only
- Pass the red bungee cord through each eyebolt to prevent the eyebolts from spinning out over time
- When storing the section as a flat panel, connect the 5 loose eyebolts to the cable hook to prevent their loss
- One needed per chute system
- The uppermost section
- Entry point for debris
- Heavy duty construction
- Tube sections
- No tools required to close the clasp
- A system consists mostly of these pieces
- Superchute Wraparounds® leaving the factory are very well crated
- 9 opened Regular Sections and 1 Welded Top Hopper (30′ of chute) can fit
inside a pick-up truck
| Diameter (imperial) | 18" | 23" | 27" | 30" | 33" | 36" |
| Diameter (metric) | 450 mm | 585 mm | 685 mm | 760 mm | 840 mm | 9165 mm |
| Weights: | ||||||
| Top Hopper | 28 lb | 30 lb | 40 lb | 46 lb | 53 lb | 60 lb |
| Regular Section | 21 lb | 28 lb | 35 lb | 37 lb | 43 lb | 46 lb |
Materials
- Most Superchute® sections are made of YELLOW High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
- HMWPE is resistant to abrasion, chemicals and cold weather
- Clients in Alaska & other cold climates appreciate its low temperature impact resistance of -100 ºC (-156 ºF)
- In hot weather the plastic will become a little softer
- Bright yellow plastic (safety-minded color) shows off your company name plate
- Many thicknesses available
- UV treated
Wraparound® Black Fire Retardant UHMWPE Plastic Sections
- Fire retardant chutes for Boston, New York, nuclear power plants, mines, military
- More abrasion resistant and durable than yellow plastic, aluminum or steel
- Acceptable working temperature between -100°C to 80°C (-148°F to 176°F)
- 1/4? Wall thickness – dent resistant wall for very little weight
- Low noise during use
- Fire hazard warning on each section
- Available in any diameter
- See Fire Rated Chutes for more information
- We build custom Superchute® sections using BLUE Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for large quantities of abrasive materials
- UHMWPE is five times more abrasion resistant than the yellow plastic
- Low temperature impact resistance: -70 ºC (-94 ºF)
- Melting temperature: 137 ºC (280 ºF)
- Max recommended working temperature: 80°C (180°F)
- Many thicknesses available
- UV treated
- We build custom Superchute® sections using GREY Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for extremely hot materials
- UHMWPE is five times more abrasion resistant than the yellow plastic
- Low temperature impact resistance: -70 ºC (-94 ºF)
- Melting temperature: 150 ºC (300 ºF)
- Max recommended working temperature: 135°C (275°F)
- Primarily designed for carrying hot asphalt in truck beds
- Many thicknesses available
- UV treated
Galvanized steel and hard aluminum metal chute sections are also available. Please visit our Fire Rated Chutes page for more details.
higher number = longer life
Parts
Superchute® Cable Assemblies
- Quickly add or remove chute sections with our strong & lightweight cable linking system
- Connected cables support the entire weight of the chute without strain on the chute wall
Note: A cable assembly pair supports the weight of the chute sections beneath (cable assemblies higher up support more weight than lower ones)
Superchute® Regular Rope Bag
- Complete set-up for 1 Wraparound® Regular section
- Includes 2 x 40″ cable assemblies; 5 eyebolts; 1 red rope; 1 instruction sheet
- Weight: 5 lb.
Superchute® Eyebolts
- For Wraparound® Regular sections
- Five eyebolts are needed per section
- Weight: 0.25 lb.
Superchute® Red Rope
- For Wraparound® Regular section
- Red elastic shock cord with clip and toggle
- Prevents fastened Eyebolts from unscrewing
- Weight: 0.1 lb.
Superchute® Kickboards
- Loading pan for Top Hopper & Door sections
- Replaceable
- Please specify chute diameter when ordering
- Weight: 0.25 lb
Superchute® Threaded Studs
- Used to repair damaged studs on Wraparound® Regular sections
- Can be purchase on its own or in a kit
- The kit contains: 1 Torque head; 1 Allen key; 1 Wrench; 100 Studs
Superchute® Warning Gates
- Included with every Top Hopper
- Wire rope assembly with plastic sheath
- Durable plastic sign – 8″ wide x 12″ tall
- Sheath and sign are stamped with warnings
- Sign features “Danger – Do Not Use Chute” in 3 languages (English, French &Â Spanish)
- OSHA requirement
- Includes 2 eyestraps & 4 blind rivets
- Please specify your chute diameter when ordering
- Sign can be sold individually
Projects
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Erosion Barrier Chute
Chute Sections, Landscaping Chutes
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Level 10 Construction
Chute Sections, Construction Chutes, Landscaping Chutes
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Macro Spiecapag
Chute Systems, Landscaping Chutes
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