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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?