Product Usage

Types of switches as safety devices in mechanical engineering

Safety switches play an important role in mechanical engineering. They minimize accidents by reliably interrupting or preventing hazardous movements and processes in the event of an emergency. Depending on the application, different types of safety switches are used. This article provides an overview of various safety switches, their functions and their applications.

Basic knowledge
4 Minutes read

Avoiding cable breakage - Selecting the right energy chain

Many industries use machines or industrial robots. A stable power supply to these machines is essential to ensure trouble-free operation. Cable breakage and premature wear can lead to costly downtime. Energy chains provide reliable cable routing, increase the service life of the energy lines and improve operational reliability. But which energy chain is right for your application? This blog provides step-by-step guidance on how to best design your energy chains to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal maintenance.

Basic knowledgeConstructionTransport
9 Minutes read

Conveyor technology - Flat belts, conveyor belts and material chutes

Conveyor design and configuration play an important role in material handling. Physical parameters such as the coefficient of friction between the belt and the transport material as well as the surface structure of the transport material determine the maximum inclination angle. This article explains the relevant physical relationships and presents field-proven optimization measures for long-lasting systems.

Basic knowledgeTransport
7 Minutes read

Conveyor technology - Wear indicators of synchronous belts / tolerances of timing pulleys

Synchronous belts or timing belts are installed as drive elements in a wide variety of applications. They are characterized by extremely precise synchronization and efficiency. This feature is used in applications where accurate timing is important, such as positioning tasks or a conveyor belt in the packaging, food or automotive industries. However, it is particularly important in these areas to detect and correct signs of timing belt wear early. In this article, you will learn about the typical signs of wear that occur with synchronous belts and what measures you can use to specifically extend their service life.

Basic knowledgeTransmission
8 Minutes read

Correct selection of gearbox synchronous belts

A precisely designed synchronous belt drive is key to efficient and durable power transmission in industrial applications. However, what is important when choosing the right belt? From calculating the rated power to determining the optimum belt width to verifying the center distance between shafts, each step affects the performance and service life of the drive system. Excessive tension can overload components; insufficient tension can cause slippage or tooth failure. That’s why the right belt tension is critical for reliable operation. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to determine the ideal belt configuration step-by-step, which calculation formulas are available to assist you, and what to look for during adjustment and maintenance.

ConstructionMaterialsTransmission
28 Minutes read

Selecting and replacing the correct timing pulleys, synchronous pulleys, and tensioning rollers

Belt systems are used where mechanical energy must be efficiently transferred. Depending on the specific requirements for power transmission, precision or even noise minimization, different belt profiles and components such as timing pulleys, synchronous pulleys or tensioning rollers are used. This article shows what to look for when making a selection.

Linear MotionTransmissionTransport
10 Minutes read