SunKid Wonder Carpet transports passengers to the Schwemmalm ski facilities

The Schwemmalm ski area has seen numerous innovations for the 2009 winter season. In addition to the newly constructed 8-passenger gondola lift, a brand new beginner's area was also created just below the upper lift station. The new area features an innovative SunKid Wonder Carpet conveyor system to return skiers and snowboarders to the top of the slope – a system which also functions to return passengers to the bottom. At a length of 111 metres and boasting a gallery enclosure, this Wonder Carpet adds a visual accent to the Schwemmalm facilities. And surrounded by a breathtaking mountain backdrop at 2000 metres, a trip on the Wonder Carpet becomes a thrilling experience!

Beginners benefit from the new facilities

The SunKid Wonder Carpet is primarily used by beginner skiers and snowboarders. The first time on skis or a board is by far the most difficult, so beginners benefit greatly from a simple and easy ascent aid. For this reason, the Schwemmalm managers decided on a SunKid conveyor belt.

: The SunKid gallery enclosure protects guests from wind, rain, snow, and cold,

The 111m-long Wonder Carpet is powered by an 18.5 kW drive motor, reaching a theoretical capacity of 1400 skiers or snowboarders per hour. The owners of “Ultner Ski- und Sesselbahnen GmbH” also decided on a SunKid gallery enclosure to cover the conveyor belt. The SunKid gallery enclosure can be installed for each model of SunKid Wonder Carpet, and can also be retrofitted to all existing systems. The time-tested modular construction guarantees that concave and convex landscapes pose no problem for the SunKid Gallery. This special feature not only adds to the visual appeal of the system in every ski area, but also presents numerous advantages for the operation and maintenance of the SunKid Wonder Carpet. Passengers are protected from snow, rain, wind, and cold. For the operators, it becomes unnecessary to clean away snow before starting up the system.

: Every 1.8m along its length, exit and entrance openings provide flexible access to the gallery enclosure,

From the mountain lodge restaurant to the upper station

For guests to the Schwemmalm facilities, not only the modern lift installations, but also the excellent cuisine, delight and thrill. Until now, though, visitors to the Schwemmalm mountain lodge restaurant could only return to the upper lift station of the gondola on foot. Now, thanks to the new Wonder Carpet, guests can quickly transit between the two. This transport solution has been gratefully received by guests, and the new service has increased customer satisfaction.

Using the 111m-long SunKid Wonder Carpet, two projects were successfully completed with one innovative solution. Early responses to the new installations have been overwhelmingly positive – whether young or old, all guests were thrilled to be able to use the new SunKid conveyor belt.

Description of the SunKid gallery enclosure:

Modular construction with no part heavier than 25kg. As such, the entire gallery can be erected and taken down by two people.
Passage width: max. 2.2 m – interior height: 2.3 m
Entry and exit points located every 1.8m, with a passage width of 1.2m - closable by a self-rolling, lorry-quality tarp cover.
Specially-constructed and manufactured aluminium beams with the following advantages:
- Minimal weight (one module weighs 25kg and can be moved by one person)
- High load-bearing strength (wind speeds up to 185 km/h, snow loads up to 1m)
- Polycarbonate panes can be fixed without drill holes or bolts
High-quality, UV-resistant polycarbonate panes (3mm thick)
A coupling between the aluminium modules enables fitting the unit to concave and convex terrain up to +/- 5% per 3m
A 40cm gangway width extension on both sides, using the standard, tested SunKid technique: solid metal construction with high-quality snow-fleece covering
Robust, galvanised side rails running 20 cm higher than the conveyor belt and snow surface to prevent damage to the polycarbonate panes caused by snow grooming machines, cleaning tools, and winter sports equipment.
Locking doors provide a closure of high-quality aluminium beam construction
Visual customisation (tarp covers can be delivered in all RAL colours)
The system can also be retrofitted onto already installed conveyor belts