Maximum precision, dynamics and durability plus optimal efficiency
The fact that WITTENSTEIN drive systems make sparing use of resources is nothing new - Long before "resource conservation" was a hot topic we were making the most efficient mechanical products on the market. To this day, energy efficiency is our number one priority for all WITTENSTEIN products.
The ideal drive system for any application
Thanks to WITTENSTEIN's vast sizing expertise, backed up by a similarly extensive portfolio of gearheads, racks and pinions, individual users are sure to find the ideal system for their particular application.
Typical applications
Regardless of whether the aim is to speed up the 25 ton gantry of a machine tool, position a laser cutting head at 400 m/min or execute welding operations with a tolerance of just 0.1 mm using a jointed-arm robot, WITTENSTEIN's rack & pinion drives guarantee maximum precision, dynamics and running time plus optimal efficiency. Owing to their operating principle, there is no restriction on the length of these drives, which is why they are perfect for applications with long travel distances. The fact that the racks can be sorted assures consistently high precision irrespective of the track length.
In view of the wide range of rack classes, gearhead types and pinion connections, it is possible to configure the ideal system for almost any application.
Leader in energy efficiency
Compared to linear drives, the traditional rival technology, rack & pinion drives provide clearly superior energy efficiency: whereas in practical duty ball screw drives and linear motors only rarely exceed the 90% efficiency mark, WITTENSTEIN's rack & pinion system achieves up to 97%. The resulting energy savings are considerable, especially in applications with high duty cycles.
