Selecting the machine foot – procedure
Selecting the machine foot is a key procedure. Choosing the right machine foot for your machine is not always easy – with these instructions we make it much easier for you! The selection of the right machine foot is decisive for a high-quality end product, which in turn gives the customer the opportunity to supply his customers with high-quality products on time.
Selecting the machine foot – procedure:
- Are there any special regulations (chemical, food industry) that must be observed?
- What materials (galvanized steel, stainless steel, plastic) do you want to use?
- Do you need an articulated foot or a rigid machine foot?
- Must the machine foot be vibration damping?
- What thread must the threaded rod have or what fits your profile system or your machine?
- How long should the threaded rod be?
- Which weights must be able to withstand a machine foot?
- How large should the plate diameter be?
- If the machine foot can be bolted to the floor?
- Do you need an anti slip sole?
- How many machine feet do you need for your construction?
machine feet are small, simple and downright inconspicuous components. They are used for highly complex and unique machines as well as for simple profile systems, conveyor belts or work tables. But machine feet are a crucial part of a machine. They ensure that the machine stands and remains safely at its intended location. They are exposed to permanent stress. A defective machine foot can be sufficient for the machine to stop functioning because it becomes unstable or because the required quality can no longer be produced due to its skewness. Often the machine foot is simply forgotten during the design phase of a machine. When the machine is delivered, it is frightening to discover that you have forgotten a very important part. Make sure that you take care of the choice of the right machine foot at an early stage so that your end customer can successfully use your machine in his company for a long time.
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