Rollix slewing rings catalogue English version
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SLEWING RINGS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Rollix know-how 14 Composition of a slewing ring 25 Slewing ring characteristics 30 Installation of a slewing ring

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 1.1. Our company Page 4 1.2. Advantages of the slewing ring Page 5 1.3. A range of possible applications

1. Introduction 1.1. Our company Defontaine Group was founded in 1946 around the unique technology of flash-butt welding. The group designs and manufactures complex mechanical parts and sub-assemblies. With three production sites (France, China and Tunisia), Defontaine Group is renowned for the quality of its products and its services, as well as for its loyalty and proximity to its customers and partners. The Rollix brand was created in 1969 to design and manufacture slewing rings and special bearings with outside diameters ranging from 100 mm to 6 m, with or without gear. Since its...

1.2. Advantages of the slewing ring The slewing ring offers a number of advantages over a conventional bearing assembly and is increasingly being used as a standard mechanical component. These include: • Reduced number of parts • Simplified machining • Quick and easy to assemble • Reduced space requirement • Decrease in total weight... Example: System with a slewing ring System without a slewing ring Rollix - Introduc

1.3. A range of possible applications In order to meet the needs of as many applications as possible, Rollix has developed a wide range of standard products. EXTERNAL GEAR Single row STANDARD BALL SLEWING RINGS Single row "thin sections" Double row L-shaped profiles LIGHT SERIES BALL SLEWING RINGS Square sections Single row STANDARD CROSSED ROLLERS SLEWING RINGS Double row PRECISION SLEWING RINGS Compact Light HD-R "Heavy Duty - Radial" SPECIFIC SLEWING RINGS DR-S "Double Row - Speed" Rollix - Introduction INTERNAL GEAR WITHOUT GEAR

Construction • Construction cranes • Grapple cranes • Hydraulic excavators • Trenchers • Cold milling machines • Concrete mixers • Drilling equipment High preload and stiffness Large diameter slewing rings in stock Specific design for extreme applications Packaging and bottling • Blowing machines • Bottle rinsers • Filling machines • Bottle capping machines • Packaging machinery • Labelling machines High-speed capability Optimised sections Gear quality and specific designs Easy maintenance

Wind turbines • Onshore and offshore blade bearings • Yaw bearings • Rotor bearings Finite Element Analysis (FEA) validation Full-scale test benches Largest global market share Widest range of spare parts on the market Service capabilities for your slewing rings Forestry & Farming • Harvesters • Harvester felling heads • Forest forwarders • Skidders • Debarkers • Harvesting machinery Designed for rough operating conditions (+ very high rotation speed for debarkers) Controlled preload and torque: • To limit clearance increase • To ensure smooth operation of harvesters, tracked carriers, and...

Machine tools & Robotics • Robots • Machine tools • Indexing tables & welding positioners • CNC tables • Milling heads Grinding of raceway Systematic pairing & slewing rings preloaded Reliability & precision validated on test benches High speeds Dedicated precision range Handling & Mining • Aerial work platforms on carriers • Self-propelled aerial work platforms • Maintenance cranes for high-rises • Platforms • Automated production lines (turntables) • Underground mining vehicles • Stacker recovery systems • Thickeners / Clarifiers • Dumper trucks Unique sealing solutions Designed for rough...

Marine • Wind propulsion • Azimuth thrusters • Walkways for wind turbine maintenance • Cranes for wind turbine maintenance • Winches for fishing or oceanographic research • Offshore cranes • Mooring systems for floating wind turbines Central lubrication system Unique sealing solutions Offshore-specific surface treatments Marine certifications Medical • Radiology • Scanners • Diagnostic tables • Pharmaceutical production line Reduced noise in rotation (tested in our anechoic chamber) High-precision slewing rings Compact solutions Very low rotating torque

Transportation • Metros, trams, tram-trains, light automatic vehicles • Self-propelled modular trailers • Airport mobile equipment 50 years of railway expertise Lasting lubrication and central lubrication system Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Slewing rings designed for railway applications Special applications • Radar for civil and military applications High-precision guidance High stiffness Harsh environmental conditions Optimised ring weight through specific materials and designs Rollix - Introductio

1.4. Rollix specific designs To meet the most specific requirements, Rollix can design custom slewing rings on request. Very thin section (with or without fastening holes) Radial bearing (with or without fastening holes) An alternative between a bearing and a slewing ring. Hybrid assembly, limited space requirement, reduced cost. An alternative between a bearing and a slewing ring. Hybrid assembly, limited space requirement, reduced cost. Triple-ring and dual rotation slewing ring Slewing ring with internal gear on external ring A compact solution with dual rotation. A compact,...

1.5. Rollix specific solutions 1.5.1 Supply of full modules 1.5.3 Automatic lubrication systems Rollix can offer a turnkey solution tailored to your specific needs: In order to adopt the best possible lubrication option for your system, Rollix can offer the following solutions: • Supply of pinions • Supply of geared motors (with Rollix partners) • Supply of motor support • Supply of cylinder mounting brackets • Lubricators fitted on the slewing rings If the installation allows it, the lubrication systems can be connected directly to the lubrication holes screwed into the slewing ring holes....