WINKEL Sets New Benchmarks in the U.S. Steel Industry with the Successful Installation of Advanced Axis Gantries at a Leading Distributor

WINKEL GmbH, one of the market leaders in automation and heavy-duty linear guide systems, has once again demonstrated its international innovative strength: As part of a major contract, several state-of-the-art axis gantries were recently successfully commissioned at one of the largest steel distributors in the United States. With this, WINKEL is supporting the transformation of warehouse logistics in one of the country’s key industries and is further strengthening its position in the U.S. market.

Maximum Performance for the Highest Demands

The delivered axis gantries impress with outstanding performance data: They handle loads of up to 2,800 kg and offer travel distances of up to 100,000 mm on the X-axis, 10,000 mm on the Y-axis, and 2,000 mm on the Z-axis. With travel speeds of up to 2 m/s and acceleration of 1 m/s², the gantries enable fast and efficient material flow – a clear competitive edge in the steel industry, where speed and precision are critical.

Innovative Technology for Maximum Operational Efficiency

The robust SLE versions of the axis gantries are specifically designed for demanding environments such as those found in the steel industry. Innovative features such as telescopic vertical axes and a maintenance-friendly design with walk-on platforms ensure maximum flexibility, safety, and minimal downtime during operation.

Sustainable Efficiency and Future-Proof Automation

With the successful completion of this project, WINKEL enables the U.S. customer to significantly improve operational efficiency and implement future-proof automation of warehouse processes. WINKEL's solutions are modularly scalable and individually adaptable – a decisive advantage in the dynamically growing U.S. warehouse automation market, which experts forecast will grow by more than 12 percent annually through 2029.

A Strong Signal to the International Market

This major contract underscores WINKEL GmbH’s technological leadership in the development and implementation of cutting-edge automation solutions for the heavy industry. “With our innovative systems, we are setting new benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness – and helping our customers worldwide to sustainably enhance their competitiveness,” says the management of WINKEL GmbH.