17.10.2011       MS synchronous clutch for power generators

Following a successful test run, a RENK-MAAG customer has taken delivery of a 90 MW MS synchronous clutch. RENK-MAAG received a repeat order to safeguard the future of a power generation plant. The customer is holding specific key components in stock to protect against long unscheduled shutdowns.

15.07.2011       Planetary gear units for power generation

RENK-MAAG has received several orders for planetary gear units following the successful modification of the existing series, which has resulted in upgraded performance.

31.05.2011       Conversion of two gear units on platforms in the North Sea

MAN D&T has tasked RENK-MAAG with converting two gear units on platforms in the North Sea. Our stringent technological requirements and wealth of outstanding experience in gear units proved decisive in winning us this interesting order.

30.04.2011        MS synchronous clutch for power generators

RENK-MAAG has received a repeat order to supply a 90 MW, MS synchronous clutch to safeguard the future of a power generation plant. The customer is holding specific key components in stock to protect against long unscheduled shutdowns.

31.03.2011        Multicom® integral gear unit for the Asian market

RENK-MAAG is building a tailored Multicom® integral gear unit for a compressor manufacturer, sharing in the huge success MAAG has enjoyed in this market sector. The 5-stage Multicom gear unit is designed for a 16 MW performance.

15.02.2011        North African customer buys in spare parts for long-term protection

The chemical plant runs around the clock, 365 days a year. Unscheduled interruptions are very costly so this customer has decided to invest in spare rotors and bearings.

07.12.2010        Doors open for the next generation on "National Futures Day"

On 11 November 2010, girls and boys in years 5 – 7 within the Swiss school system were given the opportunity to accompany their mother, father or another guardian to work. This scheme enabled the students to gain an insight into the diversity of the world of work. Hopefully, it will have opened up to them new horizons and perspectives concerning their choice of career and direction in life. In the course of the day, the youngsters were offered interesting incentives and were perhaps even given the necessary self-confidence to have a say in their own future or even to take control of it for themselves. Early exposure to the life planning issues and the choice of career that lie ahead is entirely in keeping with the spirit of the dual education system which involves parallel training at work and at a vocational training school.

RENK-MAAG has been supporting this traditional model for many years, which is why it decided to open up its doors once again to girls and boys interested in its work. The students were exempt from lessons for the full day so that they could participate in this joint project between schools, the world of work and parents.

There was a great deal of interest right across Switzerland with over half a million girls and boys and hundreds of well-known companies taking part. As a result, “National Futures Day” proved a huge success and has, like the children it aims to help, a very bright future ahead of it.

24.09.2010       Ultrasonic- and magnaflux testing

From now on, RENK-MAAG performs volume inspections on toothing and journal bearings with company’s own employees directly at customer’s site. This important, security-related material testing will round up the supply of services.

07.05.2010       RENK-MAAG commissions NILES grinding machine

The new NILES ZP12 profile grinding machine has been in productive use in Winterthur since the end of April. The machine was officially inaugurated by management in the presence of staff on 6 May 2010 during an evening drinks ceremony.

During his speech, Managing Director Alex Freihofer expressed his delight in the confidence received from the parent company, coupled with commitment to the workplace “RENK-MAAG” and the company's undertaking to supply quality and delivery readiness.

As an innovative company, RENK-MAAG aims to hereby gain the trust of its customer as well as be a long-term and reliable partner.

Technical data :

The NILES grinding machine is a seven-axle machining station for straight and helical gears as well as external and internal gearing.

For Outside Diameter max. 1.250  mm Profile Depth max. 100  mm Load on Circular Table max. 10.000  kg Grinding Capacity max. 40  kW

01.03.2010       Chinese steel works invest in energy-saving measures

To help them in this endeavor, RENK-MAAG has been awarded the manufacturing contract for a series of BPRT gear units (type G-32s and G-36s). These special gear units are characterized by their integrated synchronous clutches.

15.02.2010       New state-of-the-art grinding machine for production purposes

Having passed the company’s stringent acceptance testing procedures (which also demanded a high level of precision), a NILES ZP12 gear profile grinding machine is about to be installed and subsequently commissioned at RENK-MAAG in Winterthur, Switzerland.

20.01.2010       23 MW, 3000/850 rpm reduction gear unit for the oil and gas industry

With a center distance of 900 mm, these gear units are a real “eye-catcher” on the production floor, as they are impossible to miss.

11.01.2010       Gear test facility to run at full capacity

All the test bays on the gear test facility are set to run at close to full capacity for some time to come. It is being used to test new systems as well as redesigned gears from RENK-MAAG’s extensive range, including turbo, planetary and marine gearboxes.

15.12.2009       High-performance turbo gearboxes for the oil and gas industry in Texas, USA

The 22 MW gearbox, which takes the speed from 3400 to 11,000 rpm and is installed between the gas turbine and compressor, is due to be delivered in the summer of 2010.