O zapft is! Glassful in seconds thanks to the automatic beer dispenser

Profile

• What was needed: Lead screw stepper motor, flange lead screw nut and high helix lead screw
• Requirements: Fast movement, low-friction, heat-resistant, insensitive to damp environments or dust, withstands high summer temperatures, FDA-compliant and lubrication-free for food contact, compact design
• Industry: Beverage industry
• Success for the customer: The igus drive unit ensures the linear adjustment of the so-called tap head, whose guidance and positioning accurate to a tenth of a millimetre is essential.

Problem

Festivals and major events require a robust machine design, but also a compact size for transport. In addition, reliability is essential, even under harsh environmental conditions, such as high outside temperatures in midsummer and internal heat development, dust or moisture due to the formation of condensation on cold surfaces or beer as a "liquid working medium", the installed components must function. To enable tapping in a matter of seconds, a fast and low-friction linear guide is essential. As the machine operates in the food sector, a 100% lubrication-free application with FDA conformity is crucial.

Solution

The automated beer dispensing system with built-in igus components was developed by One Two Beer to speed up the serving of beer at festivals and major events.  A perfectly tapped beer is available at the touch of a button. Fast, high-quality and loss-free tapping are the most important features of the solution. The essential part of the beer dispensing system is the complete linear guide unit used by igus, including lead screw stepper motor, high helix lead screw made of stainless steel and flange lead screw nut. Due to the requirements and the special application, there were hardly any alternative solutions for One Two Beer GmbH other than the igus components.