ROPS and Cab Engineering, LLC
Specialist engineering for ROPS, FOPS, and operator protective structures
About the firm
ROPS and Cab Engineering, LLC is an independent engineering practice specializing in operator protection for powered off-road machines. It delivers comprehensive ROPS, FOPS, and OPS design, structural finite element analysis, regulatory compliance consulting, and expert witness services for safety-critical systems.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Mechanical Engineering · Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Process Safety Engineering · Simulation Engineering
People
Michael J. KossPrincipal Engineer
Capabilities
ROPS/FOPS/OPS and Cab Design
Service websiteDeveloping custom protective structures and cabs for off-road machinery from initial concept through manufacturing documentation, prioritizing equipment functionality, ergonomics, and critical sightlines.
- Concept Ideation and Product Specification
- Operator Space and Sightline Modeling
- Full-Scale Ergonomic Mockup Development
- Detailed Engineering and Manufacturing Documentation
Structural Analysis and Finite Element Simulation
Service websiteSimulating structural performance and verifying design candidates against stringent load and energy-absorption requirements before physical compliance testing.
- Linear and Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis
- Load and Energy-Absorption Verification
Compliance Consulting
Service websiteProviding regulatory gap analysis, safety standard consulting, and comparative analysis to verify compliance with national and international standards.
- OSHA and MSHA Standards Compliance
- ISO, SAE, and WCB Safety Standards
- Minor Change Certification via Comparative Analysis
- Repair Feasibility and Certification
Expert Witness Services
Service websiteSupporting dispute resolution and forensic investigations with technical safety evaluations regarding machinery rollovers and falling objects.
- Accident Reconstruction and Forensic Analysis
- Technical Testimony and Depositions
Industries
Agriculture · Mining · Industrial · Natural Resources
Projects
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