artur kuepper pty ltd - general introduction
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Kuepper: Over 80 Years
of Experience and Development
1971New plant
in Bottrop
2009New robotic production line
2016• New office opened in WA
• Production increase
1950New product:
Rollers1933
Company
founded:
Ball bearings
2013
First sales in
Australia
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Plants
Kuepper Plants and Representations
Solution:
Analysis:
Computations
Tests,
The Kuepper Way
Challenge:
Problems
with rollers
Development:Customised
solution
Get in touch:
Data collection
Analysis
PERFORMANCE
IMPROVEMENTProduction:
Highest quality
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Test Benches (In-house)
Technical ConsultingOver 80 years experience
Test fields
FEA’sCooperation with universities
Kuepper Research
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Kuepper Advanced Analysis MethodsComparison: Failed Roller vs Kuepper Design
Failed Roller
Comprehensive Analysis of Site Specific
Application: i.e Garland System
Connectors
Steel Frame
PU Spring
Roller
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Comparison Between Calculations and
Measurements
Calculations Measurements
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• Tensions Within The Grease
• Resistance Analysis
• Gap Optimization
• Grease Characteristics Selection
Kuepper’s Patented Sealing System
Kuepper Rollers: Features
QLR-Sealing
Rotating Protection Shield
Holding Balancing Masses
Additional Stationary
Protection
Shield to Prevent Rock
Jam
Special Bearing Developed
for Roller Application
Machined Tube
Massive Housing
Precision Welded to the
Tube
Internal Circlip
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Kuepper’s Production
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Kuepper’s Production
Kuepper´s Production Line
OverviewWelding Bearing Housings
2 Automatic Systems3 Manual Stations
Automated AssemblyLine with 7 Robots
3 Machining Centers for Axles(Milling, Drilling)
Lathe Turning21 Machines
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During assembly, every roller is checked for the following key parameters:
Total Indicated Run-Out (TIR)
Running ResistanceDynamic
Balance
The Results are Recorded and
sent to the Customer with the
Delivery.
Axial ClearanceAlignment of Bearing HousingWelding Parameters
Controlling Key Parameters During
the Production Process
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Marking Kuepper Rollers
Each roller receives an individual
serial number which is saved and
stored together with the assembly
tests results and date of
manufacture.
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(Examples)
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Kuepper Innovative Solutions
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PU Return Rollers
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Movable Troughing Set (MTS)
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Impact Garland Troughing Set
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High Tension Roller
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Thank You – Any Questions?