IMO GmbH Co. KG List of Products and Services

The applications of the turning ring include special-purpose machines for production lines. The rotating platform incorporated into high-speed blow molding machines that manufacture plastic PET bottles uses high-precision single-row ball-type turning rings with cages. Since this type of bearing operates continuously for long periods, stable operation and long service life are extremely important design criteria. Our products are highly regarded and have a proven track record in the beverage bottling equipment industry. [Applications] ■ High-speed blow molding machines ■ Machines for each process of the line, such as washing, bottling, sealing, and labeling *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Applications of swivel rings include industrial cranes, bulk and material handling, tunnel boring machines (TBM), foundries, and steel mills. They are used in various cranes for the refining and casting industries, such as cranes for inserting raw materials into blast furnaces, traversing (joist) swivel cranes, and console swivel cranes. During aluminum melting operations, a special crane trolley is rotated using an external gear ball-type swivel ring (outer diameter approximately 3000mm). [Applications (Example)] ■ Crane for inserting raw materials into blast furnaces ■ Traversing (joist) swivel crane ■ Console swivel crane ■ Cover-type (coating-type) swivel gear ■ Gear for ladle turret *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The applications of swivel rings include various equipment for ships, FPSO (crude oil extraction systems), offshore applications, and ship cranes. The uses of swivel rings on ships are diverse. They range from ball-type swivel rings without teeth for fire-fighting guns, to ball-type swivel rings with internal teeth for food supply cranes, and ball-type swivel rings for lowering rescue boats to the sea surface in emergencies. Our company can meet the specifications required by various major certification bodies. [Applications] ■ Reels for crude oil barriers equipped on FPSO crude oil extraction systems ■ Cranes installed on offshore crude oil extraction platforms ■ Supply vessels for crude oil extraction platforms ■ Large ship cranes ■ Ship cranes and fishing net operation devices ■ Ship cranes for container ships *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Applications of the slewing ring include cranes and aerial work platforms. In the case of large-diameter bearings manufactured for floating cranes at Indonesian ports, a three-row roller type slewing ring with high-frequency hardened teeth on the outer diameter of approximately 5000mm was completed from manufacturing to shipment in just 8 weeks. Additionally, it is used in railway rotating cranes and vehicles equipped with aerial work platforms. 【Specifications】 ■ Outer diameter: 5000mm ■ Roller diameter: 50mm ■ Maximum tilt moment: 65000kNm ■ Module: 24mm ■ Weight: 8500kg *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Applications of the swivel ring include construction machinery and power shovels, as well as mining and open-pit excavation. The floating dredging power shovel is equipped with a three-row roller type swivel ring with a diameter of 5200 mm and a weight of 20 tons. Additionally, large machinery for open-pit mining uses a ball/roller composite type swivel ring as the main bearing, some of which have an outer diameter exceeding 5000 mm. [Applications] ■ Floating dredging power shovel ■ Tandem asphalt compaction roller ■ Vibration roller ■ Large machinery for open-pit mining ■ Part of the jib of power shovel booms (movable arms) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Applications of the swivel ring include solar power generation & tidal power generation systems and turbines for small wind power generators. A special seal type, three-row ball swivel ring with a diameter of approximately 1.5m is used in tidal power generation systems. It holds the rotor underwater at a depth of about 20m and adjusts its position. Additionally, the swivel ring used as a blade bearing for a 50kW small wind power generation turbine can hold a tilt moment of up to 144kNm. [Applications] ■ Blade bearing for small wind power generation turbines ■ Yaw bearing on small wind power generators ■ Tidal power generation systems *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Solar power generation equipment

The applications of the swivel ring include wind power generation turbines. The blade bearings of wind turbines have massive rotors and require high-frequency pitch drives, constantly facing the challenge of harsh operating conditions. In response, our company has developed the new T-Solid blade bearing based on a concept specialized for offshore and low-wind turbines. 【T-Solid Features】 ■ Three rows of rings, with either the inner or outer ring being split ■ Multi-row ball-type axial raceway, with a ball load angle of 90° ■ Single-row roller-type radial raceway, with a ball load angle of 0° ■ Spacers included in the ball raceway ■ No filling plug required *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Wind power generation

We would like to introduce the design features of the "swivel ring" that we handle. Depending on the application, surface coatings using either metallic or non-metallic materials are possible for effective and reliable rust prevention. Additionally, both gear-cut and non-gear-cut options are available. In the case of gear-cut, it is possible to mold straight gears or helical gears on the inside or outside, and various heat treatments can be applied to the teeth as needed. 【Design】 ■ Surface Coating ■ Gear Molding: Gear Cutting ■ Special Materials ■ Seals ■ Rolling Element Separator ■ Special Design *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the product lineup of "swivel rings" that we handle. Our lineup includes flange-mounted ball-type swivel rings with a single-row design featuring a four-point contact raceway shape, ball-type swivel rings, roller/ball composite swivel rings, and multi-row axial swivel rings. Our large-diameter, wear-resistant swivel rings are designed for applications where axial loads, radial loads, and tilt moments are applied simultaneously. 【Product Lineup】 ■ Flange-mounted ball-type swivel rings ■ Ball-type swivel rings ■ Roller/ball composite swivel rings ■ Multi-row axial swivel rings ■ Roller-type swivel rings ■ Cross roller-type swivel rings *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "IMO manufactured large-diameter slewing ring" is a product that can accommodate ultra-large models with a diameter of around 6 meters and a weight exceeding 20 tons, depending on the application and specifications. Its applications span a wide range, including construction machinery, agricultural and forestry equipment, mining machinery, shipbuilding, industrial production lines, transportation, and medical devices. Our company is one of the global companies in the industry, serving as a supplier of blade bearings, yaw bearings, and main bearings for onshore/offshore wind power generation. 【Applications (Examples)】 ■ Construction machinery ■ Agriculture and forestry ■ Mining machinery ■ Shipbuilding ■ Industrial production lines *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Applications of swivel drives include forestry technology, agricultural technology, and construction machinery. The "WD-L" and "SP-I" series swivel drives are mounted on wood chippers to arrange the chipper or discharge pipe. Additionally, in slope mowers, the rotation adjustment of the mower or motor block is performed by the "WD-L" series swivel drive. [Applications] ■ Wood crushers ■ Wood chippers ■ Composite forestry vehicles ■ Fertilizer vehicles ■ Slope mowers ■ Concrete demolition tongs *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Woodworking machines, instruments, and tools

Applications of the swivel drive include amusement park rides, medical technology, mining, and tunneling. The gondola of the roller coaster rotates with the "WD-HE 0373" swivel drive. In computer-assisted inspection and training equipment for rehabilitation, the main body is tilted on two axes by the "SP-I" and "WD-L" swivel drives. Additionally, the "WD-H" series swivel drives are used for underground work grabbers, operator seats of drilling machines, and positioning of long booms for concrete spraying machines. 【Applications (Examples)】 ■ Roller coaster gondola ■ 4D cinema theaters ■ Gyro swing rides ■ Lifts for clean rooms *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Applications of the swing drive include drilling and piling techniques. The "WD-H" and "WD-L" series swing drives are used in combination with hydraulic motors and brakes to swing and position various attachments of rock drills. The "WD-L" series swing drive is adopted in pile drivers mounted on drilling machines, and in another pile driver, it positions piles and sheet piles with the support of "WD-H." [Applications] ■ Pile drivers mounted on drilling machines ■ Rock drills ■ Pile drivers *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Pile and foundation work

Applications of the swivel drive include lift platforms and similar equipment. The single-row and multi-row "WD-L 0223" swivel drives are suitable for rotating baskets on large work vehicles due to their favorable output-to-weight ratio. The "WD-L" series offers a wide range of sizes, making it suitable for a variety of platforms with lifting heights from approximately 7m to 27m, achieving standardization in design. [Applications] ■ Worm drive train with multi-disc brake, suspended loads ■ Small lift platforms with continuous tracks ■ Aerial work platforms *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Applications of the swivel drive include steering gearboxes for crane chassis. The "WD-H" swivel drive is designed for use as a steering mechanism, featuring high output torque, the ability to absorb extreme tilt moments, and a very compact design. It supports a computer-controlled steering control loop via an integrated rotary encoder. [Applications] ■ Mobile silos ■ Chassis of mobile port cranes ■ Ship lifts ■ Remote-controlled ship lifts ■ Mobile gantry cranes *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Applications of the slewing drive include steering gearboxes for special vehicles and steering system solutions. High-load modular transporters represent a typical case of special technical challenges. Each individual axis is operated by the IMO slewing drive under maximum axial and radial forces and tilt moments. The size "WD-H 0300," equipped with a steering torque of up to 44,720 Nm, is suitable for this. 【Example of products used】 ■ WD-L 0582 ■ WD-H 0300 ■ WD-L series 0223 ■ WD-L 0419 ■ WD-L series *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our advice and services regarding our swivel drives. In pre-sales, we provide technical advice, design and calculations, structural drafting, and other know-how. In after-sales, we offer expert support after project completion, including installation support, advice on evaluation and optimization, as well as repairs and inspections. 【Pre-sales】 ■ Technical advice ■ Design and calculations ■ Structural drafting ■ Finite element analysis calculations including complex connection structures ■ Integration of finite element analysis calculations ■ Product training *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the "swivel drive" that we handle. A rich standard program with various sizes and specifications. Generally available for immediate delivery. We offer comprehensive customer service and capable technical support. Additionally, the matching of components is perfect, making ordering easy. Installation work for individual parts and all adjustment work can be eliminated. The supplier and system responsibility are the same. 【Features】 ■ Compact structure allows for space-saving design ■ Maximum load capacity with minimal installation space ■ Designed for long life, resulting in minimal maintenance costs ■ Easily integrates into existing structures ■ Rapid realization of special specifications through modular structure (modular system) ■ Special structures different from the standard series are also possible *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The pinion or spiral gear type "IMO swivel drive" consists of a ball or roller type swivel ring, drive train, and a completely sealed housing. It is designed not only as a ready-to-install system assembly but also allows for the replacement of individual components. It is used in crane chassis, steering gears of large transport vehicles, aerial work platforms, grabs, tongs, and other rotating equipment in the construction and forestry machinery sectors. 【Product Lineup】 ■ WD-L Series ■ WD-H Series ■ SP-I Series ■ SP-H Series Sealed Solutions ■ SP-H Series Open Type *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The IMO Group is a company with many years of experience and achievements in the development and manufacturing of slewing rings and slewing drives. IMO's ball-type/roller-type slewing rings and IMO slewing drives are made in Germany, in Glemsdorf, and are used worldwide. We have participated in various new product exhibitions in the past and have received numerous awards. We are now one of the global companies in our industry. 【Products Offered (Examples)】 ■ Worm-driven slewing drives for low loads ■ Worm-driven slewing drives for high loads ■ Pinion-driven slewing drives ■ Specially designed products ■ Subsystem options *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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