April 2012: Warm feet for train drivers: Winkler heated floor panels on Bombardier locomotive
In the past year we developed a heated floor panel for the railway industry, together with Metawell GmbH, the manufacturer of lightweight aluminium components. Since the end of 2011 this has been installed in the driver’s cab of the TRAXX F140 AC locomotive at Bombardier’s plant in Kassel, Germany.
TRAXX locomotives travel throughout Europe in rail freight and passenger transportation. All their components are exposed to harsh conditions in daily use, e.g. moisture, electrical and mechanical loads. For this reason, Winkler has developed an especially robust SeamLess heating cable for the heated floor panel. It is manufactured without additional electrical connections - the cold end (connecting cable) is already integrated.
The heated floor panels from Winkler and Metawell therefore contribute to the well-known reliability of the Bombardier locomotives.
For more information on rail technology please visit here.
April 2012: Hannovermesse, 23.-27.4.: Efficient Heating and Insulation
Discover the opportunities of efficient heating and insulation. We provide some expert knowledge and present different technologies to keep objects and liquids frost-free until -60 °C or on a certain temperature. Process temperatures of up to +900 °C are guaranteed.
Did you become interested and want to learn more? Then please come and visit us on our Stand no. H30 in Hall 27.
March 2012: News from our silicone workshop: silicone heating cap for filter housings
We have developed a silicone heating cap for filter housings especially for use on engine test beds. It keeps the exhaust to be measured at the required temperature of 191 °C, also in the filter process. An integrated sensor transmits the measured degree value to the external controller.
These heating caps can be manufactured for any other objects too, such as pumps or fittings, as silicone can be formed into just about any two or three dimensional shape. The advantages of this solution are obvious: the cap offers fully-fledged insulation that enhances the efficiency of the heating and protects the user against contact burns. The robust silicone layer also protects the internal heating element from dust, splashing water or mechanical loads and, at the same time, forms a stable housing for the heated item. Complex housing and insulation constructions are no longer required. The silicone heating cap is easy to snap on and therefore not only simplifies assembly, but also disassembly in the event of maintenance or repair work.
Filter with Winkler silicone heating cap and Winkler heated lines
February 2012: Silicon skin protects against aging
Who wouldn’t want one, a second skin to protect against aging? We now offer them in our program.
Heated lines which have a corrugated PA hose as an outer jacket can be covered with the thin skin of 1 mm thick black silicone. Although the robust PA12 of the corrugated hose is already very weatherproof, exposure to the sun or aggressive environments, such as those in chemical or cement plants, lead to them drying out and becoming brittle in the long term. In order to protect the heated lines against damage due to these influences, our customer now has the choice of having an additional silicon skin covered ex works. The structure of the line remains as it is, only the option “additional silicone skin” has to be specified with the order.
All series of the Winkler modular systems can be provided with the new protection up to a length of 100 m.
January 2012: Temperature controller: digital key provides greater level of safety
We have extended our popular temperature controller WRW-200 with optional access protection. This function is designed to prevent unauthorized changes to the preset values and parameters on customer-specific preconfigured devices. After pressing the red control button the user will be requested to enter a numerical code. Operation of the temperature controller will only be possible after correct code entry. The “on/off” function will still remain freely accessible.
The WRW-200 software update automatically comes with a new function within the “Communication Module” option. Customers can now connect a second sensor and have the actual value on permanent display. Our temperature controller therefore ‘kills two birds with one stone’.
For more information on the WRW-200, please visit here.
December 2011: Ready for connection: system-certified ATEX heating jacket
We make it easy for you: You, the customer, can now put the Winkler heating jackets into operation without further acceptance procedures, as they are completely system-certified.
The quality remains unchanged: The outer jacket is completely thermally conductive; the maximum operating temperature is 200 °C (T3). The range of applications is extraordinarily diverse at extreme ambient temperatures: The ATEX heating jackets can be used without difficulties between -40 °C and +60 °C.
The ATEX markings:
CE 0123 II 2G Ex e mb IIC T3 Gb
CE 0123 II 2D Ex e mb IIIC T120 °C Db
EC Type Examination Certificate TPS 11 ATEX 29587 011 X
ATEX heating jacket series WEXH with controller EC-Type Examination Certificate
You can find a report on our system-certified ATEX heating jackets on the BG RCI page
November 2011: Winkler at the TÜV (German Technical Inspectorate): 6th Explosion Protection Conference 25-26 October 2011
For the fourth time, our company was represented at the Explosion Protection Conference in Munich as a conference participant and as an exhibitor with an information stand.
Around 170 participants from various fields of industry, trade and authorities attentively followed the interesting technical presentations on explosion protection. Innovations from the world of standardisation and guidelines took centre stage, alongside important discussions between the participants themselves.
Winkler has been involved in this area for many years now and continues to expand its experience and knowledge in the field of electrical heating in explosion hazard areas. Today, system-certified products containing customised solutions form part of our standard programme and can be deployed cost-effectively without further acceptance procedures.
Our contact person for ATEX products is Mr. Frank Merkel, Tel.: + 49-6221-3646-25
Our ATEX information stand
October 2011: Cheat the frost: silicone heating cap with integrated miniature controller
If little space is available, this calls for the most compact solution possible. That is why we developed a heating cap with integrated miniature controller. The heating element and the digital controller are moulded solidly in the heating cap and therefore protect by virtue of all advantages of the silicone material used.
The miniature controller can be programmed quickly to any temperature up to 120 °C. This is useful for frost protection, for example. The required temperature is maintained to an accuracy of +/- 0.5 °C independent of the external influences. An LED indicates the operating state for easy visual control.
Our silicone heating cap has all the hallmarks necessary for retrofitting existing systems: We manufacture caps, jackets and other formats according to customer requirements. Besides optimal heat transfer, the advantages of this method are easy fitting and removal for inspection and maintenance.
The ready-for-connection silicone heating cap will soon be deployed in salt mines. Here it will protect moisture sensors from frost and ensure smooth-running salt extraction.
It’s that simple: Pass the connecting cable of the object to be heated through the opening, place the cap, done!
September 2011: Foil sensor for temperature measurement in media
The foil sensor is suitable for all types and manufacturers of 220 l drums. The Pt100 sensor in the sensor tip is easily connected to our WRW-200 controller-limiter thus ensuring precise temperature measurement.
The Pt100 (2 wire) sensor switches off the drum heater once the required medium temperature is attained and protects the medium against overheating and therefore against thermal damage.
You can find more information here
August 2011: Winkler focuses on service
We now offer our customers and the users of our products a department dedicated to service matters of all kinds. Information on spare parts, problems in operation or installation, questions concerning delivery or on documentation: You can contact the head of the service department, Thomas Roser, with all these concerns.
Mr. Roser has worked for us for almost 30 years and has extensive knowledge in all areas of the company. In his last position, Mr. Roser was head of production for heated lines and heated hoses.
You can contact our service department in the following ways:
Thomas Roser
Head of Service
Tel: 06221/3646-56
Fax: 06221/3646-66
E-Mail: Service@winkler.eu
Twitter:
WinklerService
We are pleased about the consistent development of our company and wish Mr. Roser every success in his new position.
You can find more information here
From left: Managing Director Andreas Zenner, Head of Service Thomas Roser
June 2011: New in our programme: protective caps and insulating caps made of silicone
For the purposes of protecting and thermally insulating lengths of pipe, fittings, valves, sensors, pumps, filters, tanks, etc. It is possible to protect any manner of three-dimensional shape. Installation is implemented by means of a simple snap-on process.
The production already makes economic sense from a quantity of 10 units upward, please contact us.
We are able to produce dimensions between Ø approx. 50 and 1,000mm, at unit weights of between 50g and 25kg.
May 2011: Winkler certified for sustainable business development
High-quality and durable products with highly accurate heat transfer are our core business. Sustainable and social measures are also a matter of course for us in the internal organisation. We are therefore delighted that we can now bear the seal "Sustainable Business Development 2011" of the city of Heidelberg. This was officially awarded to us in the Neue Feuerwache by Lord Mayor Dr. Würzner on 16.5.2011.
From left: Lord Mayor Dr. Würzner, Laura Germer, Frank MerkelMay 2011: Winkler WEEE conform
Winkler is registered as a manufacturer of electrical and electronic devices for industrial applications. The company therefore meets the standards of the EU Directive 2002/96/EC. Our customers can send their no longer used electrical heating systems back to us. In doing so, we help reduce the electronic scrap from electrical and electronic devices which are no longer used.
April 2011: Personal and informative
This is how Winkler designs the career guidance for students of various age groups. In doing so, the participant numbers are organised to ensure that personal and individual support for the interns is at the forefront. We gladly spend a lot of time on this because, for us, it is important to give the young people an insight into the various activities and to support them in choosing a career.Left: Career guidance internship for the 9th grade (15/16 year olds)
Right: Girls DayMarch 2011: NEW! Silicone heating jacket
This newly developed heating jacket impresses with its simple assembly and very good fit. All functional elements are vulcanised into a unit and make this silicone heating jacket into a very robust heating solution.
You can find more information here
February 2011: NEW! Temperature control device for wall mounting
In March 2011, Winkler launches the new menu-driven regulator series WRW-200 onto the market. The devices designed for wall mounting are characterised by an ergonomic one-button operation.
The controllers can be optionally equipped with a controller-limiter combination. In addition, a communication module is available as an option for the connection to superior switching technology.
For all customers of the WRW-200 series who exchange a used temperature controller (own and foreign brands), we are offering a 10% discount on the new price during the market launch. This offer is limited until 30.6.2011.
This will take you to the data sheet of the WRW-200 series.More about Data sheet WRW-200 Series
January 2011: NEW! Puck-Controller
Ideal for applications where no external controller can or should be used and that operate at a fix setpoint. Customized integration possible upon request.Extremely compact and powerful temperature controller with PID-Characteristics, which can be integrated directly in the heating system.
More about Puck-Controller
September 2010: Digital ATEX-controller-limiter- and power selector combination
Comprehensive solution for controlling and limiting the temperature in areas with potentially explosive gas or dust atmospheres according to zones 1 / 2 and 21 / 22, incl. power selector function. Appropriate for Atex heated lines and heated hoses, Atex heating mantles and Atex drum heaters. More about ATEX-controller and limiter.
August 2010: Rolf Grotenrath joins Winkler
Rolf Grotenrath, former member of management of M&C Ratingen, will join Heidelberg heating specialist Winkler GmbH on 1st October 2010. As the successor of Claus Leuchtenberger – who will retire on 31 December – he will be the new head of sales for the application areas of environmental and process analysis as well as engine exhaust measurement. For all other application areas, Jan-Derek Schlué will continue to be in charge of sales. “We are very pleased to have Rolf Grotenrath on board who’s a colleague with broad experience, both internationally and across the industry,” says Andreas Zenner, managing director at Winkler. “Together we want to strengthen the leading position of Winkler in the field of heating solutions for analysis.”
April 2010: New Winkler Logo
We have redesigned our logo and emphasize hereby visually the course of modernization that Winkler is pursuing.
Our new logo is a key factor in of our corporate identity from now on.
November 2009: Quick-Lock
Connection-system „Quick-Lock“
for heated lines
in ND 4 and ND 6 mmAdvanteges
1. connecting flexibility
2. gas tightness
3. continuous heating without cold spots
