Change Language :

Automated production of thermal walls for energy-efficient construction with iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings

How EBAWE Anlagentechnik GmbH succeeds in realising efficient production of thermal walls using an automatic insulation material cutter
In today's world, it is more important than ever to pay attention to sustainability, efficiency and accuracy when constructing buildings. Climate change and rising energy consumption are global challenges that we have to face. Sustainable and efficient construction is therefore not just a trend, but a necessity.

Insulation is an important factor in the sustainability and energy efficiency of a building. 
An efficient invention in the field of insulation material is the automatic insulation material cutter. This enables fast and precise cutting optimisation, resulting in significantly less waste and thus saving material and time costs. The cutter can also be used flexibly and is therefore also suitable for special shapes and angled cuts. This leads to simplified processing of insulation material and greater efficiency in the work process.

All in all, sustainable and efficient construction is an important contribution to climate protection and the conservation of resources. With the right choice of insulation and an intelligent construction method, we can make our contribution to a better future.

Profile

  • What was needed: slewing ring bearing, xiros® conveyor roller, a stepper motor as drive and customised igus® readyhain®
  • Requirements: withstanding high dirt loads for angled cuts in building materials
  • Industry: construction industry/ mechanical and plant engineering
  • Customer success: automatic insulation material cutter that cuts the insulation boards according to the CAD data

Problem

EBAWE Anlagentechnik GmbH from the district town of Eilenburg in Saxony - a mechanical and plant engineering company and manufacturer of turnkey production plants for the precast concrete industry - was looking for a special solution for which igus® was on hand to provide advice. 
A customer from the U.S.A. wanted to insert the so-called Thermopins (used to connect the facing and supporting shells of core-insulated precast concrete elements) not only perpendicular to the insulation panel, but also at an angle in any direction. A 3D head must therefore be developed for attaching the high-pressure water jet nozzle, which enables these angled cuts.

Solution

The development of a 3D head that makes the angled cuts and holes using a high-pressure water jet. 
The bearings of the axis of the 3D head were realised with iglidur® slewing ring bearings (type PRT-01). 
The insulation is then attached to the inner shell of the thermal wall using the thermopins. The insulation material is placed on the still liquid concrete of the inner shell that has just been poured. The Thermopins are inserted into the liquid concrete through the holes created by the automatic insulation material cutter. Once the concrete has hardened, the insulation holds securely to the inner shell.

Products used

igus® configurator

igus® configurator

iglidur® Find and calculate slewing ring bearings.

PRT expert

Further application images:

3D cutting head
3D cutting head
3D cutting head

Interactive 3D models for iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearing

PRT slewing ring bearings

Tested in the industry's largest test laboratory

igus test laboratory

We test so that you don't have to experiment. Find out how our products are tested in the largest test laboratory in the industry. In addition to standard tests, we also carry out customised tests. Our entire area for application and material testing extends over 3,800 m².

Find out more about the test laboratory

Frequently asked questions - slewing ring bearing FAQ

FAQ

Electrically conductive? Suitable for contact with food? What is the maximum load capacity? You can find answers to these and other questions in our slewing ring bearing FAQ. Here, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions about our iglidur PRT slewing ring bearings for you.

Go to slewing ring bearing FAQ

Consulting

I look forward to answering your questions

Thomas Preissner
Thomas Preißner+49 2203 9649 115Write e-mail

Shipping and consultation

In person:

Monday to Friday from 7 am - 8 pm.
Saturdays from 8 am- 12 pm.


Online:
24h

WhatsApp-Service:
Montag – Freitag: 8 – 16 Uhr