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Maintenance-free bearings, lead screws and energy chains for robust vending machines produced by XL-Automaten

Durable components for precise dispensing and temperatures down to -22°C

The Bavarian company XL-Automaten has established itself as a developer of durable, high-quality vending machine solutions that can withstand extreme conditions and are suitable for long-term use. The company relies on lubrication-free, low-maintenance and robust components made from high-performance polymers for the precise movements and high resilience of its vending machines. The products used, including linear guides, energy chains, trapezoidal lead screws and spherical bearings, guarantee minimal maintenance and maximum reliability. This approach reduces operating costs and ensures the reliable operation of the vending machines for years to come, which can be used in a variety of indoor and outdoor applications.

XL-Automaten

The vending machines from the company XL-Automaten can be used to dispense a wide range of products: From frozen goods to barbecue food and flowers to safety equipment and tools for industrial companies.

Profile

What was needed: Moving components made of high-performance polymer for durable and low-maintenance vending machines.

Requirements: Robustness, durability and functionality in extreme environmental conditions.

Industry: Vending machinery

Success for the customer: Precise movements, reduced maintenance and reliability thanks to self-lubricating and corrosion-resistant design.

Products used

Problem

XL-Automaten, a pioneer in the field of innovative vending machine technology, offers a comprehensive portfolio of speciality vending machines for a wide range of industries. The company is known for its customer-orientated design and flexible application options. The vending machines have to work reliably in sometimes extreme climatic conditions – whether it is the 24-hour use of an ice cream vending machine in sub-zero temperatures or the precise dispensing of technical equipment in office buildings. Added to this are requirements such as low maintenance, high energy efficiency and adaptability to the specific location.

CEO Markus Fograscher emphasises: "Our products have to withstand extreme conditions. We build vending machines that last – and last well." In order to fulfil these promises, XL-Automaten was looking for moving components that are both durable and easy to install, yet do not require regular maintenance. The components also had to ensure that the vending machines would function smoothly even under demanding environmental conditions.

Solution

To overcome these challenges, XL-Automaten relies on highly specialised components made from high-performance polymers that offer a perfect combination of functionality and sustainability:

  1. drylin W linear guides
    The drylin linear guides and pillow block bearings with plastic liners ensure quiet and precise operation while also being corrosion-resistant. Their lightweight aluminium design facilitates assembly and reduces the overall weight, while their simple installation increases the flexibility of the vending machines.
  2. dryspin trapezoidal lead screws and lead screw nuts
    The dryspin lead screws and flanged lead screw nuts take over the movements in the lift systems of the vending machines. Thanks to self-lubrication, they significantly reduce maintenance costs and offer smooth movements, even under continuous load.
  3. igubal spherical bearings
    igubal flange mounted bearings guarantee stability and smooth movements under extreme conditions, such as freezing temperatures down to -22°C. They are not only robust, but also durable and maintenance-free.
  4. Energy chains
    The modular series 05 energy chains ensure a reliable power supply for electrical components such as light barriers and offer quick customisation options for different vending machine requirements.

XL-Automaten has been using these components successfully for over a decade, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the vending machines. "We still use the same components that we selected ten years ago today because they have simply proved their worth," confirms Fograscher.

The vending machines from XL-Automaten can dispense a wide range of products: From frozen products ...

... and flowers ...

... through to safety equipment and tools for industrial operations.

With igus, we have a partner who not only supplies us with high-quality components, but also supports us in development and offers solutions that meet our high standards. This enables us to build vending machines that work reliably and efficiently both today and in the future

Markus Fograscher

CEO of XL-Automaten

The igus energy chains ensure a reliable power supply for the light barriers.

dryspin lead screws and iglidur J lead screw nuts perform precise movements in the vending machines' lift systems

By using the low-maintenance and durable igus products, operators save running costs in the long term