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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.

ACE1Due to their variability, the "Tubus" structural dampers from ACE have established themselves as reliable and inexpensive machine elements in a large number of applications, if precise braking is not required. This application in the world's only articulated telescopic wheel loader with a lifting height of 6,90 m, the 9380 T from Schäffer, proves that there are hardly any restrictions.

In terms of optics, small TC134-146-S tube dampers and the giant Schäffer 9380 T telescopic loader do not have much in common: one comes at a weight of slightly more than 1,5 kg, an outer diameter of 134 mm and a maximum stroke from 146 mm for now unimpressive therefore. The others impress at first glance with a maximum weight of 15 t and a lifting height of 6,90 m.

ACE2However, both have advantages from different areas: The structural dampers combine very good damping properties at an affordable price. For example, the service life of machine elements made of co-polyester elastomer exceeds that of urethane dampers by twenty times and that of steel springs by five times. At the same time, however, they are significantly cheaper than industrial shock absorbers, which are also suitable for demanding tasks. The telescopic wheel loaders from Schäffer Maschinenfabrik GmbH, on the other hand, combine the overview and power of a wheel loader with the reach and lifting height of a conventional telescopic loader. Equipped with a swinging rear axle, they have a very high level of stability.

This comes into play when the driver working in a centrally positioned cab is traveling in rough terrain and the enormous lifting height of the machine is to be exploited. With pendulum axle, front and rear carriages always move together with best off-road capability. Thus, the heavy rear truck always serves as a counterweight to the lifted load. In addition to the stability of the loader, this results in a high degree of comfort and safety. Another advantage is that when planing and pushing the bucket for a better result can always be charged with the full loader weight.

Structure damper as pendulum limiter

The Teleradlader can fully exploit its advantages with the modern small machine element tube from ACE Stoßdämpfer GmbH. Mounted on the rear axle, the structural dampers serve as pendulum limiters and ensure a high level of safety when steering in, as well as greater stability during loading, especially on uneven terrain. In previous models Schäffer had still set on a steel stop. However, one has been looking for an alternative for some time. The dampers are otherwise z. They are also used in portals such as cranes and convince with their extremely compact design due to their damping properties. In an emergency, these maintenance-free and ready-to-install machine components may be loaded with up to 10.230 Nm. The required spring rate with high restoring force is achieved by the dual concept of this series. Their maximum stroke is limited to 146 mm, which is not noticeable or important when moving in rough terrain. The very good resistance to UV, seawater, chemicals and microbes as well as the temperature range from -40 ° to 90 ° C predestines the tube for this application. Because these telescopic loaders from Schäffer have been developed especially for efficient work in biogas plants, recycling and disposal companies. Richard Bremenkamp, ​​who is also responsible for press relations at Schäffer, was more than taken with the ACE solutions: "The tubes give our loaders even more stability, comfort and safety. We are already planning to use other tube dampers in smaller loaders. "The two companies also want to expand their cooperation in the field of training. So it should be made possible the Schäffer designers to tap the entire, by structure dampers emerging possibilities.

Application-oriented characteristic curves

Potential constructions are manifold: Some require deceleration according to degressive damping characteristics, ie after a high energy intake at the beginning of the stroke, others according to the exact opposite and again others over the entire stroke as constant as possible, ie approximately linear or progressive characteristics.

A big plus of the material Co-Polyester Elastomer of the structure damper is that it can be mixed down in the production and thus adapted to the most diverse requirements. Thus, a model family consisting of six types and 120 individual products has emerged. So far, a large part of all inquiries from the industry is covered. Since ACE sees itself as a solution partner for its customers, the company from Langenfeld in Rhineland also offers numerous special strokes, characteristics, spring rates, sizes and materials to order.

Other applications

ACE3And because the little helper, whose name derives from the pipe-like shape, can also be installed as desired, their missions extend to seemingly inexhaustible areas. These range from the above-mentioned gantry facilities in container ports to the wellness areas of swimming pools. While being used as an emergency stopper in one case, they serve in the other to eliminate the impact noise when adjusting the position of couches and to protect the exclusive floor coverings. They are just as much at home in the plunge tanks of vehicle tank test systems as they are individually or stacked on cultivator blades in the agricultural industry. There they help harvesters plow soils without accidents and damage. The possibility of switching the tube in series by simply combining, stacking and screwing makes it even more flexible. In addition, for many designers, they also become attractive due to their optimal energy balance compared to other solutions.

Agritechnica

ACE: Hall 25, Booth G05e
Schäffer: Hall 6, Booth B03