Solution
Today, the machine builder Baader relies on stainless roller chains "12 B-2" from Wippermann Engineering in Hagen. Thanks to the new solution with Wippermann's "Marathon Chains", an operating time could be increased to more than 3,000 operating hours in the meantime - a significant increase compared to the previous solution. Equally decisive: the chains do not need to be relubricated or retightened. The rol e-chain® owes its enormous increase in service life - without maintenance - to its special link design. A
high-performance plain bearing made of iglidur was used in a stainless steel carrier bearing, whereby the tribology of the chain joint was significantly improved. The plain plastic bearing is characterised by extremely high wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction, high compressive strength and resistance to chemicals. In addition, it is maintenance-free and insensitive to dirt. Tests at Wippermann confirmed the selection before it went into series production. In the past, the cooperation has already led to various tailor-made bearing solutions for Wippermann chains. This is because every chain application places different demands on the components involved.