Conveying Technology, Material Handling Systems and Special Machines

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For more than 25 years Münstermann has been an outstanding partner to customers requiringdryers, de-dusting plants, and sophisticated conveying technology

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Welcome to Münstermann.We are the true experts in industrial dryers and thermal treatment plants, sophisticated material handling technology and top quality de-dusting, exhaust extraction and filter systems. as one of the leading german producers we design, develop and build intelligent solutions for all branches.

Everything out of one hand.We offer complete solutions for every need: self-contained drying units or complete production lines. Whether it is an essential material handling system or an appropriate automation system including plant visualisation Münstermann can design, develop and deliver exactly the plant and systems which you need in your company.

From Germany into the wide, wide world.all round the globe the quality and reliability of our products are highly appreciated. Münstermann exports to the USa, to the United Kingdom, the Czech republic, rumania, russia, to the Ukraine, to China, Saudi arabia, to the United arab emirates and to many other countries. Modern project ma-nagement systems and innovative logistic concepts are responsible for all of this.

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Sophisticated material handling comes from Münstermann.Material handling is an important part of every in-dustrial production process. the loading of kiln cars, applications in the food and chemical industries or the handling of stoneware piping and aerated con-crete bricks – Münstermann offers an ideal solution for every application. We extend or renovate existing plants just as we are able to plan, design, develop and assemble new plants or individual functional parts.

What singles out Münstermann is:> versatility: Material handling systems for every application> Flexibility: Modular design for simple moder- nisation of existing manufacturing plants> Conceptual strengths: Material handling solutions for both heavy loads and high pushing forces> long-standing experience: many installations and large projects worldwide> automation: We develop solutions which include measurement and control technology> all-round service: We can supply your material handling system as a part of a whole project.

Special demands require special solutions.together with optimal material handling solutions you also receive specialised equipment from Münstermann. We design and develop special pur-pose machines as well as transport and handling systems for which until now no, or only unsatis-factory, solutions have existed.

Münstermann is also experienced in your branch: > Material handling in the coarse and fine ceramic industries as well as in the refractory industry> transport, material handling and cleaning plants for the aerated concrete industry> transportation solutions for the chemical, food and the automotive industries> turntables and cable transport systems for the production of sea cables> Forming sections for the production of glass and stone wool

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Optimised solutionsMünstermann designs, develops and optimises transfer cars according to your special needs. For certain branches we offer standard solutions as a modular design. Whether we upgrade an existing plant, build extensions or supply a completely new development, whether they are simple designs or servo-technology for the highly dynamic operation – our customers always profit from our experience in the most differing areas of application.

High flexibilityHave you to deal with a very high payload or a conveyor system with high pushing forces? then concentrate on the transfer cars from Münstermann. the one or two-sided model is standard for us – on the basis of your requirements we can produce

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every type of special solution. typical uses are the transport of tunnel kiln cars, tunnel dryer cars or rack trolleys.

Turntables for many different usesthe turntables from Münstermann are designed and developed for simple and quick assembly and are based on a modular design. they can be adjusted for height and are fitted with adjusting devices for exact positioning and for rail track crossings. a turning range of 360° or a lifting gear in the disc is likewise possible.

Transfer car with a width of 18 metres for the lime sandstone industry

Transfer cars for the transportation of casting moulds during the production of aerated concrete products

Individually solved or as a standard solution

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Turntable for the transport of roller pallets for the confectionary industry

Turntable for the turning of kiln cars during the production of bricks

Top priority: Safetythe needs for operational safety are growing steadily. the modernisation of older machines specially requires much experience in the choice of the correct safety measures. Münstermann has this experience. our transfer cars and turntables can be equipped with modern safety components such as laser scanners or safety switch actuator strips.

Control system includedthe core competence of a modern transfer car or turntable is an optimal control system. In most cases we fit the switch cabinet on the platform. the wiring of the sensors and actuators is cabled to a terminal box which is to be connected to the customers control system. Control is made by illuminated pushbuttons, touch or mobile panels. on request all drive systems can be frequency controlled.

The right positionModern sensor components ensure correct posi-tioning. the track selector switches are produced as inductive laser range finders. In addition laser range finder or rotary encoders are used on the drive motor.

Your advantages:> tailored to meet your needs: designed specially for your individual needs> easy to handle: exchange of existing transfer cars without additional foundation work> efficient: rebuild of old plants with a minimum of downtime> gentle on the materials: safe transport for even products liable to tip> Quick: high dynamic drives for short cycle times> experienced: extensively used and well-tried technology made available to many branches> budget oriented: economic investment in modular systems> Flexible: customers’ wishes are implemented directly by our design department

Münstermann builds transfer cars and turntables for:> Coarse and fine ceramic industries (bricks, dishes etc.)> refractory materials> Production of fire protection glass> lime sandstone and aerated concrete industry> Production of stoneware> Food industry

… and also for your needs

Transfer car with integrated laser scanners Transfer car for the transport of kiln cars

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Conveyor and transportation components are decisive for the successful functioning of a complete plant. Münstermann offers a wide range of solutions.

Linear transportation systemsCable pull units, roller conveyors, rail track systems, angular transfers, chain and belt conveyors – all possible components of your transport systems. all in all these are easy-to-operate control, computer and safety systems as well as visualised production processes designed for a perfect implementation of your logistic piece good transport systems.

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Under floor conveyorsMünstermann’s feeding devices are special builds and are also designed for very high shearing forces. there are positive and frictionally engaged trans-port systems like cable pull units, chain conveyors, rack conveyors, special transport solutions or friction wheel conveyors.

Hydraulic pushing devices to apply high forcesthese components are recommended as a solution to provide high pushing forces. these units, equipped with hydraulic drive control systems, ensure exact transportation and positioning.

Cable winches with integrated alignment Rope conveyor system with angular transfer roller conveyor

Pulley station with a tensile force of up to 10 tonnes

Important components as a quality warranty for the plant

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Friction wheels designed for a contact temperature of 180°C

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We can handle:> Stoneware pipes and other ceramic products such as bricks and tiles, dishes and refractory bricks> Sheets of safety glass> robots for the stacking of pasted battery plates or ingots of brass> Packaging for the food industry filled with, for example, parakeet crackers or jelly babies

… and also for your needs

appropriate components and installation parts for material handling are the basis of the automation of a modern and effective production process. these include, for example, gripper systems, vacuum cross beams and clamping devices or lifting devices, gantry loaders and turning devices. Münstermann distribution systems are optimally designed for your needs: they transport, arrange, stack and store the most different products.

Whether it concerns sheet-like products or stones, bricks, pallets, transport boxes or stoneware liable to tip, the Münstermann distribution systems provide for safe and reliable loading and unloading.

Intelligent and quickly produced

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Robotic handling of pasted battery platesFeed device for a dryer

Accumulator in use during cable production

Visualisation of a kiln circuit Control cabinet on a transfer car

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Keeping everything in viewIn plant engineering process control systems for the coordination of the product flow and control are frequently required. different trade skills have to be integrated into a control system such as, for example, the visualisation of a kiln circuit in the ceramic industry. Münstermann also offers project management and the integration of these skills.

Your advantages:our in-house specialist departments work hard on procedural and logistic solutions and develop automation concepts: > our measurement and control solutions are optimally aligned to the Münstermann units> networking of individual plants (e.g. a dryer and the related material handling system)> longstanding experience in the design and development of plant visualisation and in the compilation of P&I diagrams> Supporting proprammes in the software develop- ment: Step 5, Step 7, ProtoolPro, WinCC flexible, WinCC, Intouch, rSlogix, rSview> Supporting programmes in the development of hardware: eplan, and treeCad> Support of the current field bus systems

Whether it is an individual transfer car or a complete control concept every plant needs an optimised measurement and control system. Münstermann offers complete solutions from a single source. our Measurement and Control department is the connecting link between the production depart-ments, dryers, material handling technology and the de-dusting units.

Technologies and the supporting systemsthe control units are of great importance for the reliability and quality of the plant. there are often differing grades of explosion protection and safety categories to be adhered to. Münstermann is not fixed to one supplier in its choice of appliances. We place your wishes and requirements in the forefront of our considerations. the hardware and control units are produced by our own specialist departments. assembly and installation is taken care of by longstanding partners.

Measurement and control – The heart of every machine

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Transport and control systems for the production of aerated concreteMünstermann has designed and developed special transport, cleaning and oiling systems used in the production of aerated concrete products. this system is an intelligent complete solution and comprises:> oiling station for the casting moulds> transport system in the rising area using rails> transfer cars for the loading and unloading of the autoclaves and the rising area> Cleaning station> transport conveyors for the return of the platforms

the control of the mould oiling can be integrated into the existing control system without any problem.

Special developments are for example the friction wheel drives – useable up to a contact tempera-ture of 160°C – or the special chain conveyor with the steel chain – very dirt-resistant and exceptio-nally reliable.

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Oiling station for the casting moulds used in the production of aerated concrete

Münstermann has much experience at its disposal in a broad range of industries. In some areas of ap-plication you can, moreover, profit from our special competences. The kiln car circuit in the ceramic industryIn modern units in the ceramic industry the kiln circuit is characterised by the high degree of auto-mation. Münstermann supplies the components and also provides the electronic control system including the electrical and mechanical assembly. Furthermore you will also receive from Münster-mann the complete control system including the visualisation of all processes and components in the whole unit as well as the control systems of the remaining sections of the plant such as the dryer, stacking facility and kiln.

Transportation, cleaning, controlling – Optimised specific solutions in industry

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Transfer car with loaded kiln car

Large forming section for the production of glass woolMünstermann turntable in the production process with a rolled up sea cable

Cantilever with 18 metre upper arm

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the design and development of special machines is one of Münstermann’s core competences. Solutions required for special tasks for all areas of application are our specialities. Here are three examples from our experience: Turntables for the production of sea cablesPower cables to wind parks offshore are laid in one piece from the wind parks to the mainland. during the production the cable is put on to a large turn-table. Münstermann designs, develops and produces such turntables with a diameter of, for example, 35 metres and with a load capacity of 4000 tonnes. ancillaries belonging to this unit also include: transportation of the cable from the stranding machine to the turntable, and all the requisite trans-port and cable traction gear as well as accumulator systems.

Forming sections for the glass and stone wool industryIn order to gather the glass and other material fibres together, to enrich them with a binding agent and to transport this to the curing oven special for-ming sections are utilised. these forming sections are mainly responsible for the even distribution of the fibres on to the conveyor belts and are therefore the basis of a high product quality. Münstermann designs, develops and produces forming sections in the most differing sizes and designs.

Cantilever for the paper industryto produce rolls of paper special fabrics are ne-cessary. as this concerns endless rolls the rollers have to be stored on an open-ended cantilever arm so that the fabric can be pulled over the rollers. the whole cantilever section can weigh, depending on design, up to 60 tonnes; the upper arm has a length of 18 metres. the deflection of the upper arm may, with a load made up of several rollers (up to a maximum weight of 160 tonnes), only amount to 120 millimetres measured at the open end of the cantilever.

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Production processes – modern and certifiedMünstermann manufactures and produces with the most modern machines, optimised operational processes and innovative process engineering. our guarantee: solutions with the highest quality standards and reliability.

our quality management system has been accredi-ted according to dIn-en ISo 9001:2000 since 1995 and is the basis of all our design, development and production processes. Since the end of 2007 Münstermann have been accredited, in addition, with the certification SCC (Safety Certificate for Contractors) for the assembly, service support, re-pair and maintenance of drying and heat treatment plants, material handling systems and industrial de-dusting units.

thanks to our Measurement and Control technology department we are in a position to offer complete solutions at the highest stage of development or to integrate drying units at a higher directrix plane.

Our own spare parts services – quick and reliableCustomer service at Münstermann means: even years after the assembly of a plant we remain the direct and competent contact person for our customers.

For all areas of production we have at our disposal a very large spare parts service system. In the cases of problems or a special need we can deliver replacements quickly and in the desired quantity.

Worldwide assembly and maintenance – assured and trouble-freeFrom assembly to the commissioning of the plant the experienced and highly qualified technical staff from our assembly and Maintenance department arrange for a trouble-free execution of a project.

Münstermann assembles and maintains its units worldwide. In countries where it is not possible to be represented by our own personnel long-standing partner firms arrange for assembly and mainte-nance. they can be trusted as you can trust Münster-mann company. Whether at home or overseas in almost all cases assembly is preceded by a trial-assembly phase in our workshops. this guarantees functionality and the safety of our units.

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