White paper | How to make packaging machines more dynamic through lightweight construction

Maximum cycle rates with minimum maintenance: the choice of linear guideway determines the OEE of your systems. Find out in this white paper how you can significantly save weight, increase dynamics and reduce operating costs with the innovative wire race bearing principle.

More dynamics, less maintenance: How the Franke principle increases the efficiency of modern packaging lines.

The demands placed on modern packaging machines are higher than ever before: extreme dynamics, maximum cycle times and uncompromising hygiene are the basic requirements for surviving in global competition today. A decisive, often underestimated lever for the overall performance of a system lies in the choice of guide system.

The Franke principle: lightweight construction without compromise

Conventional linear guides made of steel often have a high dead weight, which slows down acceleration and increases energy consumption. This is where Franke comes in with an innovative design: Wire raceways flanged into aluminium guide profiles combine the advantages of lightweight construction and maximum load-bearing capacity.

In this white paper, you will learn how this principle directly influences the efficiency of your packaging processes - from pouch packaging to high-speed gripper arms. >Download whitepaper now.

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The focal points at a glance:

  • Focus on market requirements: Why factors such as CIP (Cleaning in Place), energy efficiency and the reduction of downtimes will determine the design of tomorrow.
  • Technology check: Franke linear guideways in direct comparison to recirculating ball bearing and plain bearing guideways in terms of weight, maintenance and precision.
  • Maximum dynamics: How travel speeds of up to 10 m/s and accelerations of up to 100 m/s² can be reliably realised.
  • Sustainability & hygiene: Lubricant-free variants and corrosion-resistant materials for use in food and pharmaceutical packaging.
  • Practical examples: Concrete success stories from the industry that show how overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) has been significantly increased by reducing weight.

Optimise your packaging lines

Whether carton erectors, tray formers or palletisers - find out how you can make your machines more efficient, durable and low-maintenance by using modular and maintenance-free components.

Download the full white paper now free of charge and gain valuable expert knowledge for your design. 


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Please note: The white paper is available for download only in German