Large machine tools

Especially long travels

<br />Reliability, rigidity, and efficiency: For its horizontal lathe, Gurutzpe was looking for an energy and signal supply solution that could meet these requirements. Today, two guidelok energy chains running in opposite directions are used over a length of 13.5m.

High availability under continuous load

<br />Waldrich Coburg's customers often use the large machine tools for 20-30 years or longer and often require availability of at least 95%. Our robust cables and connectors are among the elements in demand here.

Quick, simple assembly

<br />In its gantry machining centres, Hartfort, a tool manufacturer, uses pre-assembled readychain energy chains. The advantage: Work steps can be eliminated, reducing assembly time for this application from several weeks to just half a day.

Heavy cable weights and long travels

<br />In this large-scale machine tool, an especially large number of cables and hoses were required to supply the various spindles with energy, media, and data. A guidelok energy chain system carries the heavy weight over a travel of 13 metres.

Vertical travels

<br />In this milling machine for bicyles, no less than 15 igus energy chains were installed in all track axes, the stroke cabin, and the tool changer. A plastic energy chain also ensures safe cable guidance on a 7,100mm vertical travel.