The Free Fall is a drop tower that lifts a 20-seat cabin to 45 m and releases it in controlled drops. It suits parks seeking a high-throughput thrill ride.
Figures below are the design values for this model. Site-specific engineering is confirmed per project.
The Free Fall is a drop-tower ride in the flying-tower category. A single cabin carries 20 riders to a run height of 45 m and then performs a sequence of controlled drops and stops. The ride is intended for park developers and investors who need a compact, high-capacity thrill attraction with a clear procurement path.
With a total equipment height of 53 m and a cycle time of 180 seconds, the ride can be planned into a range of park layouts. It is designed to the standards required by your market, confirmed per project.
The cabin travels on a vertical column track. Upward and downward motion is driven by a pneumatic system, which supports the repeated acceleration and deceleration pattern of a drop tower. The restraint system uses a dual locking arrangement with position and lock interlocks. The ride will not start unless the restraints are closed and locked.
No proprietary engineering details, component brands or load figures are disclosed in this summary.
The ride occupies a footprint of 12 m by 18.5 m. The equipment height is 53 m, so local height restrictions and clearance requirements should be checked early in planning. Power supply is 3N+PE 380V/220V 50Hz, with an installed capacity of 163 kVA. The design service life is 16 years.
Foundation design, anchor details and site-specific engineering are confirmed per project. Buyers should provide soil data and site drawings so that the installation scope can be defined.
The ride cycle is 180 seconds for 20 riders. Operating procedures should include daily checks of restraint interlocks, pneumatic pressure and rope condition. The control system supports a maintenance mode for manual cabin descent.
Training for operators and rescue staff is part of the handover package. Spare parts and service intervals are agreed per project.
The questions park developers ask most about this ride — answered without the sales language.
Each cycle carries 20 riders and takes 180 seconds. Actual hourly throughput depends on loading and unloading procedures, station staffing and the operating plan agreed for your site.
The ride uses 3N+PE 380V/220V 50Hz with an installed capacity of 163 kVA. Confirm local supply compatibility and any site-specific electrical requirements during project planning.
The ride has two documented rescue methods. Maintenance mode allows manual descent. If that is not possible, a manual valve and emergency power support evacuation. Operators are trained on both procedures during handover.
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Design basis agreed against the standards your market requires, confirmed per project
Structure designed for a 20-year service life, stated in the contract for each project
Rigorous non-destructive testing at every production stage
Advanced surface treatment for extreme environments
Lightweight yet high-strength for wind resistance
Faster installation with premium visual finish
Integrated emergency release system for minimal downtime
Iconic skyline-defining structures
Maximum revenue efficiency with large cabin capacity
Thermostatic cabins for year-round comfortable riding
Multi-motor configuration for fault tolerance
Space-efficient layout for flexible site integration
Every ZhipaoRides product is engineered with redundant, fail-safe systems that meet or exceed international amusement ride safety standards. From electrical interlocks to structural redundancy, we leave nothing to chance.
Forced electrical interlocking prevents any unauthorized or unsafe startup. The system requires all safety conditions to be met before operation can begin, eliminating human-error risks.
Three independent door opening safeguards — mechanical lock, electrical sensor, and control system verification — eliminate passenger entrapment risk under all operating conditions.
Dual independent braking mechanisms with fail-safe engagement ensure controlled deceleration even in the event of primary system failure, meeting Class A ride standards.
Continuous sensor-based monitoring of vibration, temperature, and load distribution provides instant anomaly detection and automatic shutdown when parameters exceed safe thresholds.
Integrated auxiliary drive and manual release mechanisms enable safe passenger evacuation from any position, including during power outages or extreme weather conditions.
Non-destructive testing at every production stage — from raw material to final assembly — ensures structural integrity backed by 25-year design life certification.
Our safety systems undergo rigorous third-party testing and certification to meet or exceed GB 8408 (Chinese national standard) and EN 13814 (European standard) requirements. Each ride is equipped with multiple redundant safety mechanisms, ensuring passenger protection at all times. From the factory floor to the final installation site, our engineering team conducts comprehensive safety audits, load tests, and operational simulations before any ride enters service.
