Overcoming Adverse Process Conditions

Specially protected linear units in handling system for laminate production

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Melamine dust is a huge problem in the manufacture of laminate flooring, which is why MeisterWerke Schulte GmbH uses specially protected linear...

Geared Motors Ensure Quick Turnaround at Frankfurt’s Hub Airport

Baggage handling system

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Frankfurt Airport is expecting a steep rise in the volume of both freight and passenger traffic. Accordingly, the capacity is being enlarged....

Precise Positioning of Sheet Metal Parts for Transformer Cores

Utilising linear actuators

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A manufacturer of electrical transformer core winding machines is utilising linear actuators from Schaeffler to ensure that sheet metal parts...

Linear actuators

in agricultural machinery

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Agricultural machinery places strict demands on adjustment mechanisms. Electromechanical solutions are often preferred over hydraulic and pneumatic...

Robust reliable rolling bearings

prevent unplanned downtime

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Rolling bearings used in offshore drilling applications must withstand extremely harsh operating conditions. Drill rig operators therefore select...

Entry-level CNC solution

for lathes and milling

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With a colourful ceremony Siemens introduced the Sinumerik 808D entry-level CNC solution for standard lathes and milling machines, on this year’s...

Hub unit bearing

with high-reliability seal

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The hub unit bearing features a high-reliability seal that delivers superior dependability in the toughest environmental conditions. Of all the...

Raw-edged V-belts

increases performance by up to 15%

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A new production process has increased the performance of the Conti-V Fo-Advance heavy-duty V-belts by up to 15%. The belts realize drive solutions...

Cable and hose carrier

for rough environments

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The light-weight and low-noise all-round 1320 cable and hose carriers from the Uniflex Advanced series is a particularly robust version for rough...

Split roller bearings chosen

for refurbished icebreaker

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SRB split roller bearings have been specified as part of the diesel electric propulsion system for a refurbished icebreaker that has recently...

Linear DC-servomotors

with axial connection

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The linear servomotors integrate an axial type connection for applications where performance and size cannot be compromised. The axial coupling...

Planetary gearboxes and winches

for mobile bridge launch vehicle

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The importance of mobile bridges has grown for military forces and rescue organisations alike. Gearboxes and winches help to put them in place....

DC and EC motors

for tendon-controlled robot

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A project team with experts from science and industry is developing the humanoid robot: “Roboy”. On board are numerous DC and EC motors,...

MV motors and transformers

for sulphuric acid production plant

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Motors and transformers designed for use in the most demanding operating conditions are being applied on the Ras az Zawr sulphuric acid production...

ABB services optimizes production

at Codelco’s Andina copper mine

ABB has won an order for a three-year service agreement from Codelco (Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile). ABB will maintain and optimize...