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Company News

Ebm-Papst wants to sell industrial drive technology to Siemens
The Ebm-Papst Group has announced that it will sell its Industrial Drive Technology (IDT) division to Siemens AG. Both sides have signed a corresponding agreement.
Jumo's new Sensilo plant construction is progressing
Jumo is building a factory in the technology park for the production of temperature and pressure sensors with a production area of ​​around 13 m². At around 000 million euros, the new building is the largest investment in the company's history.
3DExperience Word 2024 in Dallas
At 3DExperience World 2024 in February in Dallas, Texas, Dassault Systèmes celebrated the event's 25th anniversary. The annual user meeting supports the global community in the development of future-proof products and processes.
Michael Koch GmbH moves into a new workshop
There is now more space available in Michael Koch's “Factory” for the assembly of customer- and machine-specific safe braking resistors. The new, modern hall was recently “taken by storm” by the employees.
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI for profit-making
Elon Musk files a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of breach of contract because the company, which was originally designed as a nonprofit, is now operating for profit.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Industry news for your design and development from the specialist areas

communication technology

communication technology

World's first Omlox testing laboratory put into operation

The first Omlox testing laboratory in the world has been launched. The PI granted the Fraunhofer Institute Lemgo approval as a PI test laboratory for Omlox.

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switch cabinet

switch cabinet

On to the intelligent drive train for predictive maintenance

The Roba-brake-checker module or the torque-measuring shaft coupling from Mayr ensure intelligent safety in smart production.

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plastics

plastics

The first 100 Igus bikes hit the streets

The first 100 Igus Urban Bikes hit the streets and an in-house production facility with a capacity of 10.000 bicycles is set up in Cologne.

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Couplings

Couplings

Torque measuring shaft coupling

The smart steel multi-plate coupling Roba-drive-checker from Mayr can do more than just transmit torque and compensate for shaft misalignment.

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INDUSTRY SPECIALS

Industry news for your design and development from the branches

food technology

food technology

Lubrication and sealing-optimized linear guide

Schaeffler presents linear guides for food technology with optimized seals, wipers and long-term lubrication units.

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Mobile Machinery

Mobile Machinery

Flexible, customizable gateway for agricultural technology

IFM Electronic is presenting the Isobus Gateway at the Hannover Messe, which is designed for agricultural equipment and can be specifically adapted.

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Energy Technology

Energy Technology

All Electric Society – vision of the future of connectivity

At the Hannover Messe Preview, Harting gives an outlook on the Hannover Messe and draws the future picture of an “All Electric Society”.

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Inverter

Inverter

Certified servo controller with Profisafe interface

At Logimat, Wittenstein is presenting a safety-certified servo controller with a Profisafe interface and integrated safety card for AGVs.

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EXHIBITION SPECIALS

Industry fair news

Hannover Messe promotes energy for sustainable industry
As a networked industrial ecosystem, the exhibitors demonstrate how climate neutrality can be achieved through the use of electrification, digitalization and automation under the guiding theme of Energizing a sustainable Industry.
Control Fair 2024 | The industry is already looking forward to Stuttgart
Control 2024, the important international trade fair for quality assurance, will take place from April 23rd to 26th in Stuttgart. The trade fair places a particular focus on automation and digitalization.
SPS Nuremberg: Now in 16 halls!
The SPS – Smart Production Solutions from November 14th to 16.11th. 2023 will see significant growth in the trade fair compared to the previous year and is on the way to pre-Corona levels.

Basecab 2move is a Full extension for trunk of the Land Rover Discovery, which uses its entire extension length even with the rear seat bench folded down. It has the normal trunk size and also offers full through-loading. This is made possible thanks to the great rigidity and high load ratings of the "Hegra Rail" telescopic rails from Rollon.

Rollon trunk pull-out

 

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Initiators of the Basecab 2move project

Olaf Janssen from Krefeld, one of the initiators of the Basecab 2move project, is a self-employed system integrator who deals with concepts for the Building automation of residential houses and commercial properties. Its particular strength is the manufacturer-independent integration of all individual systems, so that users ultimately benefit from a uniform operating concept.


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This also includes the cross-trade coordination and commissioning of the building infrastructure and building services on the construction site. For example, it networks shutters, heating, alarm systems, garden irrigation and lighting. In the end, the smart home even masters complete presence simulations when the residents are traveling.

From car lover to developer

rollon20417Janssen has been a committed Land Rover Defender driver for years and values ​​the robust, reliable technology and the easily accessible, spacious cargo area of ​​the off-road classic. "The Defender is simply square, practical and good and has accompanied me on trips and outdoor adventures for years," says Janssen. He also used it professionally for technical service appointments and construction site assignments. Janssen partially transported 400 kg of tools, assembly material and spare parts in his "Landy".

He now drives one on business Land Rover Discovery. Although it has more cargo space, the entire interior is no longer as easily accessible. When the rear seats are folded down, the load space has an installation length of 1,40 m, and the lower part of the tailgate can also be folded down. Standard pull-out trunk floors for the Discovery can only be pulled out 50% and have a maximum load of 75 kg.

That was too little for the taste of the experimental mechanical engineer. Additional roof loading or a trailer were too bulky and uncomfortable for him. A simple pull-out loading floor wasn't versatile enough. Janssen began to design and research.

Find the right telescopic rail

It was supposed to be a construction in which the Extract with load 150% complete from the rear of the Discovery and then has all-round access to the tool boxes. Additional spare parts can be placed on the folded rear seats if required and are accessible via the side doors. The other way around, the pull-out can also be pushed completely forward over the rear seats and there is still load space at the back.

The problem with the idea was that the drawer is pulled out at both end positions and the entire load floating freely affects the extract. Janssen spent a long time looking for suitable telescopic rails for his project. There were no extensions for 150% stroke and the corresponding load ratings. It was only at Rollon that he came across the Hegra Rail Rail and picked up the telephone receiver.


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Janssen remembers the contact: “After all the unsuccessful search and a few unsuccessful phone calls, I secretly expected that a large industrial supplier like Rollon would not take my private request for two heavy full extensions seriously. But the responsible sales representative, Mr. Nolte, found my idea very interesting and came by in person at short notice. "

High load ratings at full extension

Rollon trunk telescopic extension

Olaf Janssen ordered for his full trunk extension Basecab 2move the material moisture meter shows you the Over extension H1T060 from the Hegra Rail family. The over extension can be extended up to 150% of the closed telescope length. The used size 60 with a telescopic height of 60 mm achieves a load capacity of up to 2600 N per pair and can be delivered with a maximum length of 1500 mm, which corresponds to a maximum stroke of 2250 mm.

The linear technology specialist also builds over extensions with strokes of up to 200% if required. Through the Use of intermediate elements With a high moment of inertia, the Hegra Rails achieve great system rigidity and high load-bearing capacity, even when the systems are fully extended.


Linear technology for shake-free pictures on the soccer field


Olaf Janssen's Basecab 2move also benefits from this, and that too when fully loaded can be easily pulled out and pushed in. The fact that the floor can be moved in two directions results in three positions: In the loading position, the floor is on the outside for loading and unloading. In the trunk position, the floor is in the trunk with the rear bench seat upright. In the indoor position, the floor is above the folded back seat.

Telescopic slides variety for heavy loads

The Hegra Rail product family consists of five product categories: There are partial, full, heavy-duty and over-extension runners as well as S-profiles, each of which is built in numerous designs with many equipment options. The application engineers at Rollon determine which telescopic rail is most suitable for the respective customer project for the individual application.

Together, all Hegra Rails have their compact yet sturdy construction. This allows them to absorb high loads with minimal deflection. The long-lasting telescopic rails offer high functional reliability and a long service life. In operation, they run easily and quietly. If required, the rails can also be equipped with latches, dampers or drivers.

For special vehicles proven for years

Hegra Rail telescopic slides are often used for heavy equipment drawers and unit extracts, for example used on fire brigade and THW vehicles, so that the manufacturer has extensive know-how in the use of Linear Technology an vehicles Has. When Olaf Janssen ordered the right telescopic slides for his Discovery project, during the delivery time he used the CAD data to design his prototype, which he then built himself together with two friends, including all processing steps.

Rollon trunk telescopic railsAbout two months later, on one of the first trips with the modified Land Rover, he met another Discovery driver who was spontaneously enthusiastic and asked where one could buy the Basecab 2move. So the idea for the Construction and sales in small series born.

Be first Basecab 2move Janssen has now been in transport for 15.000 km and so far with a 210 kg load capacity fully extended without any problems. The next expansion stage is to install a fully accessible cabinet system on the drawer pull-out, which can be equipped with standard Euroboxes. Because equipment has to be tidy - be it on the construction site or when traveling into the wilderness. 

Rollon offers telescopic slides and linear rails for the development of customer-specific solutions for all types of highly specialized vehicles, vehicle conversions for the disabled or use in unconventional environments.

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