Modular cable pull

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Example of a modular rope hoist

A modular rope hoist is a rope hoist that consists of standardized individual parts and can be combined into different variants via appropriate interfaces. The degree of modularity can vary in strength. This type of modular system is mainly known from the automotive industry , where it is referred to as a platform .

technical structure

A modular rope hoist, like a conventional electric rope hoist, basically consists of the basic components of a rope drum, hoist motor, gear unit, housing, rope and bottom block. With the modular design, however, these are connected to one another via standardized interfaces and sometimes have prepared attachment points for further parts. This structure makes it possible to assemble a large number of different cable pull variants.

Just like a conventional cable can with a modular chassis to a trolley to be extended: the monorail, Zweischienen- or Unterflanschkatze. The difference is that the trolley is also modular and has various interfaces for variable attachments.

advantages

A modular cable pull system makes it possible to meet users' requests for individual products. On a technical basis, various cable pulls are created that are adapted for different uses. In addition, users can subsequently replace or add individual components more easily. Since the components are also independent, errors usually affect individual modules so that only these need to be replaced.

Limits

The larger number of options could make it more difficult for the customer to put together his own individual cable pull. This complexity can, however , be intercepted, for example, with configurators - similar to in the automotive sector - that guide the user step by step through the selection process.

Individual evidence

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  2. ↑ Bartsch, Christian: Car production according to the modular principle. On: ingenieur.de , April 27, 2012
  3. ^ Pfeifer, Heinz: Fundamentals of conveyor technology. P. 111. Vieweg, 1977. ISBN 978-3-322-85675-3
  4. ↑ Semme, Elisabeth. Three days of spectacle . WAZ. September 30, 2015
  5. ↑ Modular and flexible. From: industriezeitschrift.de , accessed May 18, 2016