One hoisting system. One responsibility.

INCO designs and integrates complete hoisting solutions and takes responsibility for system behaviour from shaft sinking to production.

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[Since 1832][Integrated hoisting systems][In-house engineering]
Hoist
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One OEM
Complete system responsibility
24/7
Structured support and fast engineer access
Over 600
Shaft hoisting projects implemented worldwide
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Why customers choose INCO

Single system responsibility with no fragmented interfaces

Focused expertise
Industry experts in shaft hoisting systems where predictability and responsibility matter
Engineer with equipment
Faster response
Direct access to senior engineers. Fast decisions, no unnecessary layers
Successful implementation
Complete hoisting systems delivered worldwide with predictable system behaviour in operation
GPSR
European manufacturing
Key hoisting components produced in Europe for traceability, safety and long-term serviceability
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One partner. One system.

One integrated hoisting system designed and built as one engineering flow from surface to shaft bottom.

Mechanical engineering

Engineered hoisting elements manufactured with system-level precision.

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Friction hoists
Friction hoist
Precision-engineered solutions for high-load production shafts
Drum hoists
Drum hoist
Robust hoisting machines for multi-level operations
Blair hoists
Drum hoist
Specialised solutions for high-capacity and very deep operations
Mobile hoists
Drum hoist
Modular hoisting units for rapid deployment for shaft sinking
Cages and skips
Drum hoist
Conveyances engineered for safe and efficient transport
Brake systems
Drum hoist
High-precision braking solutions engineered to comply with SIL safety rated operation
Conveyors
Drum hoist
Material handling systems engineered for seamless integration with hoisting architecture

Shaft sinking and early works

Engineering scope for shaft sinking with controlled integration into the permanent hoisting system.

Shaft sinking
01

Shaft sinking engineering and planning

Sinking hoists
02

Sinking hoists and temporary infrastructure

Blasting and excavation operations
03

Blasting and excavation operations delivered under INCO responsibility

Site supervision
04

Site supervision and operational control

Seamless transition
05

Seamless transition to permanent hoisting systems

Drive systems

Power and control engineered as one system.

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Drive packages
Complete drive systems for friction and drum hoists. Pre-tested units support predictable commissioning.
Electric system
Energy distribution
Low- and medium-voltage distribution engineered for shaft-specific configurations
Regeneration and efficiency
Energy recovery modules integrated into the hoisting system.

Automation

Automation engineered as part of the hoisting system

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Hoist control systems
Accurate and safe hoisting control with an industrial rated drivers desk and automated control system across defines load and speed conditions
Electric system
Shaft signaling and communication
Reliable real-time communication between the hoist driver and the miners at every level
Safety logic systems
Accurate and SIL rated Safety Control Functions across defines load and speed conditions

Shaft Hoist Doctor by INCO

Real-time system monitoring and diagnostics

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Robotic arm
Condition monitoring
Continuous insight into system condition
Maintenance recommendations
Service recommendations based on actual equipment utilization.
Engineering-supported diagnostics
Diagnostic analysis supported by INCO engineering expertise

Lifecycle responsibility and long-term support

Engineering support beyond commissioning

01
Complete hoisting-system delivery
02
Installation and commissioning
03
Maintenance and inspection
04
Installation & commissioning
05
Modernization
06
Spare parts and component support

Our references

Over 600 shaft hoisting projects delivered under single OEM responsibility.

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Hutti Gold Mine
Skip hoisting system.
Depth ~960 mPayload 11 t
Důl Paskov - Chlebovice
Hoisting system modernisation.
Depth ~1,300 m
Mine Darkov (OKD)
Production hoist modernisation.
Depth ~1,300 m
Mine Darkov
Industrial facilityIndustrial facility
KWK Zofiówka (JSW)
Friction hoisting system.
Depth 1,105 m
Industrial machine
Baňa Nováky (HNB Prievidza)
Drum hoisting system.
Depth ~250 m
Sheaves
Apatit – PhosAgro, Kirovsk
Friction skip hoisting system.
Depth ~410 mPayload 40 t
EuroChem-Volgakali
Multi-rope skip hoisting system.
Depth ~810 mPayload ~30 t

Engineering under European European Union and International standards

Our hoisting systems comply with EU machinery directives and mining safety regulations.

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001STZEACOHSAS 18001CE

Quality, safety, environment

Certified according to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001.

Electrical and automation safety

Control, automation and drive systems comply with EN and IEC standards. Explosion-proof solutions where required.

Engineering
tradition since

INCO continues the engineering heritage of Prague, rooted in the foundations of ČKD.

1832 year
Emil Kolben
Emil Kolben
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla

This heritage connects us to major European engineering milestones:

early mechanical workshops that shaped Central European industry

innovations of Emil Kolben, collaborator of Nikola Tesla

industrial development that later gave rise to globally recognised engineering brands including Škoda

Today, INCO carries this legacy forward with modern hoisting systems engineered for heavy-duty mining around the world.

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ESG and responsible engineering

INCO supports responsible mining through safe system design, European manufacturing and long-term lifecycle support.

Workers installing hoist
Safe system design
European Union
European manufacturing
Workers installing hoist
Long-term lifecycle support

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