waverail^® system

The patented HORSTKEMPER waverail^® system has been designed and developed specifically to meet the requirements of individual installations. The 3-part, easy-to-install system offers significantly increased clamping force between the shaft and the support profile, flush-with-the-floor installation, and low rolling friction resistance of the rollers and transport units—just a few of its advantages.

Do you have special requirements? Whether you need stainless steel components, material transport across different fire compartments, operation in demanding environments (e.g., radioactivity), or the ideal peripherals for your product: We’d be happy to advise you and develop high-performance solutions for your specific application.

Features and advantages of the waverail^® system (wr25 and wr40)

• Easy, flush-with-the-floor installation in new or existing facilities
• No trip hazards; accessible and passable for forklifts, pallet jacks, sweepers, etc.
• Easy to clean, no grooves or crevices where dirt can accumulate
• Can be expanded as needed: crossings, turntables, switches, lift tables, etc.
• Smooth operation, excellent directional stability, and precise positioning
• Low energy consumption; easy to move even with heavy loads
• Ergonomic, low-wear, and low-maintenance → low lifecycle costs
• Short amortization periods
• Easy-to-see tracks can be created using floor coatings
• Clear material flow: an immediately recognizable “value stream”
• Optimizing Material Flow in Assembly

In addition, we take a holistic, systems-based approach and offer compatible components and equipment, including:

• Mounting devices for the drive-over floor rails
• Drive wheel blocks and braking systems/stoppers
• Floor indexing with floor inserts
• Crossing elements, crossing mechanisms, and turning stations for change of direction
• Trolleys, transport carts with multi-axis systems and drives
• Centralized cyclic drives and pneumatic drive assist systems for carts
• Power supply via energy chains, cable reels, batteries, or induction loops

Change of Direction

The waverail^® system can be used to create intersections or turning stations, depending on whether the workpieces are to remain in their original position or be rotated by 90°.

This allows for the efficient implementation of extensive routes, bypasses, and transitions to adjacent warehouses—ideal for flexible and complex material logistics.