| Wampfler Products
Product Information
Whether they are swiveling cranes, mobile cranes, overhead bridge cranes, Wampfler has a complete energy supply system, including pre-assembly and commissioning, for the most varied kinds of lifting gear. Cable trolleys, conductor rails, spring and motor cable reels, energy guiding chains and/or slip rings can be found in a simple underslung crane. Contactless transmission of energy data, with rubber, cellular and hydraulic bumpers round off the products for this sector.
Handling Systems from Wampfler are at home in almost all sectors of industry. Advanced solutions and professional advise help in the ergonomic design and optimization of workplaces - a factor that is just as important for a small trade business as for a large concern.
Due the customized nature of the Wampfler Systems, please contact us for application assistance and price quotations.
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| Festoon Systems - Light-Duty, Medium-Duty, Heavy-Duty
Wampfler offers a proven and very comprehensive program of festoon systems. From the simplest of systems running on wire rope to high-speed equipment, some with sophisticated synchronized motor drives. Custom solutions for almost every application is their forte. Their festoon systems are generally used on cranes, storage and retrieval systems. You will also find them being applied at waste disposal, incineration and recycling centers. The later may require non-corrosive, acid resistant and possibly even spark resistant systems - not a problem with Wampfler equipment.
Product Qualities:
- Optimal solutions based on unit construction
- Custom solutions for individual customers
- Well developed products based on years of experience
- Outstanding technology and product quality
- High reliability and long life products
- Wide range of accessories
- Wide application range, including difficult atmospheric conditions and extreme temperatures.
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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C-Rail festoon systems and flat cables


Wire rope festoon systems |


| Special Festoon Systems and Accessories - For Flat or Round Cables
Heavy-duty cable trolleys for all I-beams. Load capacity up to 500 kg. with steel or Vulkollan rollers. Special systems might incorporate damping devices and/or motorized trolleys. Special trolleys are also available for extreme temperature variations when dirt and/or moisture may present a problem.
Cables and Accessories: Special round and flat cables for cable trolleys, including extra wide, multicore flat cables which remain flexible even in extremely cold conditions, as well as cables with fiber optic conductors. An extensive range of PVC and Neoprene cables including screened versions complying with all VDE and international regulations. Special pendant cables with integral wire ropes, round and flat cable glands, terminal boxes, terminal strips and quick connect connectors for pendant controls.
Installation: Wampfler offers pre-assembled festoon systems for any application to fit most shipping parameters. Pre-assembled festoon systems carry better service warranties than just festoon components
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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Pre-assembled heavy-duty festoon systems


A large selection of cables and cable accessories |


| Insulated Conductor Rail - For Industrial, Material Handling, People Mover and Other Systems
Wampfler insulated conductor rails are power and control supply systems for mobile equipment. Due to their safety, economy, precision and varied range of applications, Wampfler conductor rails are used throughout the world for projects of all kinds and sizes. The insulated conductor rail systems are used for energy and data transfer. Most can be used indoor and outdoor, even in tropical or arctic conditions. They can be adapted to any number of poles for current loads from 10-2000 amps, nominal. Traveling speeds up to 600 m/min or more are possible. Single and double current collectors or multi/pole collector units can be supplied, suitable for vertical or horizontal orientation for switch applications.
Product Qualities:
- Safe
- Designed to latest regulations and IS 9001 Standards
- High Electrical Safety
- Insulated conductor rails are "touch proof"
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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Insulated conductor rail on an electric overhead conveyor with a switch in an upholstery production plant


Insulated conductor rail for energy and data transmission in a water purification plant |


| Insulated Conductor Rail Systems - From 10-2000 Amps, In Copper, Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel and Datametal
In conjunction with conductor rails, slip rings, or cables the Wampfler Powertrans digital data transmission system transmits digital communication signals even in extremely bad industrial atmospheres.
Products Highlights:
Depending on the intended use, duty, dimensions and environment, conductor rails are available for most applications. Maximum distances between suspension points, due to sturdy design of the conductor rails, reduce costs. The systems are easy to assemble and require very little maintenance. Use of the most advanced technology assures long-life of conductor rails.
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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Electric overhead trolley with conductor rail - trolley on the way to the high bay storage


Electric overhead trolley with conductor rail on a car assembly line |


| Spring Reels - For Material Handling, Transport and Storage Systems
Spring reels are used for a wide range of applications with proven technique and reliable design. They can be used for automatic winding of flexible cables and hoses on mobile equipment in horizontal and vertical operation. Wampfler's spring reels are used for: cranes, grabs and magnets, lift and working platforms, machinery, excavators, mobile cranes, transfer cars, transport systems and skimmers in purifying plants etc. Spring
Reels are an economic alternative to motor driven reels for lower duty applications. For Higher duty applications, special steel springs can be supplied.
- Reels in incremental sizes from 140 to 500 mm winding diameters for cables from 1 to 50 mm²
- Reeling speeds up to 63 m/min acceleration up to 0.03 m/sec²
- Comprehensive accessories such as rewind lock, guide arms, consoles, heating systems
- Special slip rings for energy, control and data signals
- Reels can be supplied pre-assembled with cable
Product Qualities:
- Advanced compact design
- Easy installation and start-up
- High reliability, long life
- Corrosion proof
- Economical
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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Power and control reels on a gantry crane


Reel for transfer car power supply |


| Motor Driven Cable Reels - Random and Monospiral for Standard Voltages and High Voltage
Motor driven reels allow automatic winding of cables and hoses for mobile users of all kinds, in horizontal or vertical operation. The application range encompasses almost all appliances in lifting and material handling technology; cranes, grabs and magnets, excavators, transport systems and in water treatment plants. Wampfler offers cable reels for a broad range of applications with proven technique and robust design. Shielded standard or high voltage cables are available. For really sensitive applications/data (PLC signals and fiber optics) disturbance free transmitters may be used. For different requirements, the drive can be AC or DC, squirrel or other motor type, coupled via permanent magnetic clutch. The permanent magnet clutch is maintenance free and produces an almost constant torque, which can be fine-tuned. It is driven with a standard IEC squirrel cage rotor.
Product Qualities:
- Compact Design
- Optimal type selection through modular kit system
- Correct Selection through a computer based calculation program
- Simple and proven drive technology
- Corrosion resistant
- Low maintenance
- Versatile drive concept
- Adjustable torque of the Magnetic clutch
- Easy installation and start-up
- Economical
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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Random winding motor driven cable reel in a water treatment plant


Monospiral winding motor driven cable reel on a container crane |


| Slip Rings - Supply Power to Rotating Equipment
Slip rings are used to supply power and control signals to all kinds of rotating equipment. For example, they are used on rotating cranes, circular sediment tanks in water treatment plants, manipulators, packaging plants, rotary tables, carousels, antenna installations, and theatre stages as well as on all cable reels.
A well-developed standard program enables Wampfler to offer slip rings for power and control of almost any number of poles up to 400 amps and 660 volts at 100% duty cycle. The standard slip rings ranges from 30 mm to 260 mm in diameter and up to 80 poles. Special flanged collectors allow for low total height due to their flat design.
For sensitive data transmission, Wampfler offers rings with multi-layer coatings and silver brushes. High quality glass fiber reinforced plastics are used for electrical insulation and guarantee a high degree of safety. Rotary joints can be integrated to enable the transfer of gases and liquids. Slip rings are also available with safety enclosures made from impact-resistance plastics or sheet steel which are dust and moisture proof (IP65). All models comply with valid DIN/VDE and other international regulations.
Product Qualities:
- Proven technique
- Up to date design
- Compact design
- Wide range of slip rings
- High quality signal transmission
- Reliability
- Simple installation and commissioning
- Economical
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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Slip ring on a stretch-foil packaging machine


Slip ring on a circular purifying plant in a coal mine |


| Bumpers - Rubber and Polyurethane
The range of bumpers developed in 1959 by Wampfler, became the standard for all further bumper developments in Europe today. Wampfler offers a comprehensive program of rubber and polyurethane bumpers and in different materials worldwide. Their rubber and polyurethane bumpers are widely used on cranes, hoists, electric hoists, transport systems, etc.
Technical Data:
- Diameters from 10 to 600 mm
- Buffer heights from 8 to 900 mm
- Max. energy absorption 180,000 J/bumper
Standard Material Qualities:
- Rubber buffer NR/SBR and CR
- Polyurethane foam
Product Qualities:
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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| Tasksaver Equipment - For Working Area Systems Solutions
An effective working area requires the necessary equipment. Equipment carriers and tool transporters, swivel booms, power turntables, jib booms with their own power supply (electric and/or air) create efficiency in the working, assembly and material handling fields. Applicability can be found in steel processing, metal workshops, vehicle assemblies, wood furniture industry, electrical textile industry, packing, cleaning, processing and job training areas.
Complimentary Components:
- Cable and hose reels
- Tool balancers
- Work benches, work tables
- Electro and pneumatic accessories
- Air Hoists
Product Quality:
- Increased efficiency
- Worker-oriented work areas
- Organized and safe work areas
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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| Handoperated Monorails
Monorails connect several working places with another. They are designed through their proven modular concept, to customers' requirement for material handling. Typical uses are in dipping, spraying, painting and powder coating processes. They transport, lift, lower and distribute as well as store goods.
Product Qualities:
- The modular concept allows for easy changes and extensions
- Reduces internal material handling costs
- Increases storage capacity
Please contact us for application assistance and pricing.
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Spraying in a metal works


Transport system for optimized material flow |



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