Lightweight bearing
Function-optimized lightweight bearings
Innovative lightweight solutions
In collaboration with Franke GmbH, Rosswag Engineering is developing functionally optimized lightweight bearings that combine the advantages of metal 3D printing with innovative wire race bearing technology.
Material
Aluminum, stainless steel
Weight
11% compared to conventional bearings
Use
Aviation, robotics, sensor and radar systems
Innovative material and function optimization
In collaboration with Franke GmbH, Rosswag Engineering is developing functionally optimized lightweight bearings that combine the advantages of metal 3D printing with innovative wire race bearing technology.
Progress for all sectors
A 3D-printed bearing with a diameter of 300 mm weighs only 11% of a comparable steel bearing. Franke lightweight bearings can be customized and are used in mechanical engineering, aviation, robotics, the automotive industry and medical technology.
"Franke aluminum slewing rings already benefit from the weight advantages of our wire race bearings. It was therefore an obvious idea to develop an even lighter solution by optimizing the structure and using additive manufacturing. The resulting weight reduction of a further 40% is a great success! We owe this result to the trusting and intensive exchange with Rosswag Engineering, a valued partner in the development of innovative solutions."
Franz Öhlert
Development Engineer, Franke GmbH
