Improved ergonomics for cable cutting

KABELMAT Wickeltechnik GmbH specialises in winding, measuring and storage technology. The company develops and manufactures machines and systems for processing cables, wires, pipes, hoses and other materials suitable for winding. Customers worldwide rely on KABELMAT’s tailor-made solutions to ensure efficient and precise workflows.

The MOTROL 1000 winding machine is used for processing a wide variety of materials such as cables, pipes or steel cables. The material is wound onto rings or empty reels, measured to the desired length and then cut automatically. With a total weight of up to 800 kilograms, handling the machines presents a particular challenge. This can lead to increased physical load and limit operating comfort in day-to-day operations.

To significantly improve the handling of the winding machine, KABELMAT opted to use the ErgoMove® 1000 electric drive system from Blickle. The solution comprises two drive castors, two castor wheels and an Ergonomic-Cockpit with power sensors. The system detects the force applied by the operator and converts this into electrical drive assistance tailored to the task at hand. This allows even heavy loads to be moved safely and precisely with minimal effort. The winding machine is easier to move, can be positioned more precisely and is more convenient to manoeuvre.

With ErgoMove®, KABELMAT has been able to make lasting improvements to the ergonomics and user-friendliness of its winding machines. The verdict is correspondingly positive: “ErgoMove® complements our winding machines perfectly. This enables us to offer our customers a solution that improves both ergonomics and operating comfort,” emphasises Manfred Wößner, Area Sales Manager at KABELMAT. The electrically assisted solution noticeably reduces the physical load involved in handling the machines and makes their day-to-day use easier. Based on this positive experience, KABELMAT is already planning to equip further series of winding machines with the ErgoMove® solution.