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We would like to introduce a case where wheels and sprockets developed by Blickle were implemented in the escalators located inside the Maastunnel in Rotterdam. There are eight escalators installed in the tunnel, and during maintenance inspections, it was found that the wheels were worn due to long-term use. Blickle developed and introduced a drive wheel with a diameter of 180×30 millimeters and a sprocket with a diameter of 180×40 millimeters. This has enabled quiet and smooth operation with the drive wheels, allowing for long-term use. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Need for customizable wheels - Attaching wheels to the existing axis of the step chain - Required friction resistance to prevent slipping on metal tracks ■Products Introduced - SPO 180×30/20-14K-959895 - SPO 180×40/20-30SK-959896 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Escalators and moving walkways

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of casters and drive wheels for unmanned transport vehicles at Grenzebach Maschinenbau. The company's unmanned transport vehicle (AGV) "Grenzebach L1200S" can enter under equipment such as desks, carts, frames, and shelves, lift the equipment, and transport it to a specific location. However, to transport heavy equipment with the AGV, casters with a high load-bearing capacity were necessary. Therefore, we adopted the specially designed caster 'LSD-ALTH 101K-AS-FA-902289'. With our dual-wheel casters and drive wheels, the AGV can now be used around the clock and operates effectively even in narrow spaces with a turning radius of less than 1 meter. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - A low installation height caster is required - The drive wheels of the AGV require particularly high wear resistance and maneuverability ■Products Introduced - Specially designed caster "LSD-ALTH 101K-AS-FA" - Specially designed drive wheel "GBA 178x50/8" *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automated guided vehicles (AGV, RGV)

As part of the lane expansion project, it was necessary to lower a bridge section weighing over 1,200 tons and measuring 53 meters in length gradually over several days. The company's experts came up with a method to lower the bridge section using casters while aligning it with the steel framework, and contacted Wache, the distributor for Blickle. Blickle's development department devised a customized solution that met all requirements, including a low mounting height for the casters and a tread width of less than 200mm. This significantly improved the previously complex lowering method that used PTFE plates, and by using specially designed casters, the bridge section no longer got stuck. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - There was a risk of the bridge section swaying if gaps formed between the panels and the steel beams. - If the lowering speed of the side sections differed slightly, causing the plates to get stuck, work had to be interrupted. ■Product Introduced - Specially designed caster "BSQ4FE-GSPO 152K" *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automated guided vehicles (AGV, RGV)

Airworks, a specialized engineering company in Italy, was looking for solutions suitable for transporting satellite components and required wheels with very low starting resistance and rolling resistance to minimize the number of operators. The company needed to mobilize the containers developed for transporting satellite equipment, and Blickle proposed using the "GB 506/80K" heavy-duty wheels. The wheel body is made of robust gray cast iron. Additionally, by incorporating the heavy-duty twin swivel caster "LSD-SPO 200K," the company's liftable swivel trolleys became easier and safer to operate. [Case Overview] ■ Challenges - Most operations are performed manually and take place in confined spaces. - It is necessary to maintain clean room conditions and consider the specifications of the floor. ■ Products Introduced - Heavy-duty wheel "GB 506/80K" - Heavy-duty twin swivel caster "LSD-SPO 200K" *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Trolley

At Conductix-Wampfler, a global manufacturer of cable trolley systems, the rollers that had been used until now could not withstand harsh conditions and did not meet user satisfaction. Therefore, we introduced Blickle rollers. We supplied rollers using high-quality nylon 6 wheel centers and elastic premium polyurethane tread Blickle Besthane. The connection between the wheel center and the polyurethane tread is highly elastic, significantly improving the product lifespan of the rollers and allowing for substantial reductions in maintenance and spare parts storage costs for the company. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - There was a need to replace rollers at regular intervals. - Costs for maintenance and spare parts were increasing. - The wheel centers were corroding, causing the treads to come off. ■Product Introduced - RK-FPOB 160x040/100x35-48/25-B *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As part of Cromatech's product lineup, there are vehicles and mobile systems that supply sand necessary for traction when trains depart, and the company has been using Blickle wheels and casters for some time. Although the mobile systems, which can weigh up to 1,000 kg, were able to move safely and reliably over long distances on train platforms and within railway depots, considerable force was required to move or stop maintenance equipment. Therefore, the electric drive system "ErgoMove 1000" was adopted. By using this product, the force required to move maintenance equipment was minimized. [Case Overview] ■ Challenges - Considerable force is required to move or stop maintenance equipment. ■ Implemented Product - Electric Drive System: ErgoMove 1000 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Trolley

We would like to introduce examples of transportation units used in theaters and opera houses. The mounting bracket "DK-LS-LKR series" features a turntable and a swivel section made of particularly sturdy welded steel plates. Additionally, the "ALTH series" used for wheels has a tread made of high-quality polyurethane elastomer. 【Features of the DK-LS-LKR series】 ■ Deep groove ball bearings (ball bearings) DIN711 ■ Tapered roller bearings DIN720 ■ Swivel casters using two ball bearings in the swivel section ■ Made of robust pressed steel plates ■ Cathodic dip painting *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other office supplies
• Transport machinery
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On April 11, 2024, Nichihai KMO Co., Ltd. will be splitting its wheel and caster-related business into Blickle Japan Wheel & Caster Co., Ltd. Blickle offers a range of over 30,000 "Made in Germany" quality products as standard, providing solutions suitable for various applications. By establishing a new Blickle Group sales company in Japan, we will not only continue to leverage Blickle's technical expertise as a global company in the wheel and caster industry, but we will also be able to shorten delivery times. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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