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boom concept. These ‘circular
welding columns’ weld the internal
and external joints of the long steel
hoops that form the cones of wind
turbine towers. In terms of capacity,
the machines can accommodate
cones measuring up to 7m in length
and 5m in diameter.
To help expedite its welding
process, Talleres Ganomagoga
required a way of moving a machine
along the length of a tower as it
grew in size during manufacture. By
collaborating with the expert team
of engineers at NSK, this vision
soon became reality.
Today, the company joins the
cones together by manoeuvring a
circular welding column along a specially devised special welding machines in line with production
system of linear sliders and rails from NSK’s precise demands. NSK’s RA series leverages the company’s
and reliable RA series. The combination of NSK combined expertise in roller bearing and linear
super high-load linear sliders and NSK rails (in guide technologies. The optimum size of the rolling
lengths of 9.225m and 7.8m) helps Talleres element, along with the special shape of the roller
Ganomagoga achieve precise movement of its slides and rails, ensures super high load capacity
and equally impressive rigidity.
Long life and smooth operation are
mandatory requirements in the application at
Talleres Ganomagoga, which seeks zero
defects during its welding processes. Here,
the use of NSK K1 lubrication units mean
long-term maintenance-free operations, while
high-performance seals (supplied as
standard) block the entry of foreign matter –
a highly important factor in operations such
as welding where the potential contamination
risks are high.
RA series roller guides also provide super-
high accuracy and smooth motion, factors
that deliver repeatable and stable positioning
time after time.
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