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Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 42,000 people, generates €5.6 billion in sales, operates in more than 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

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Ecological and social responsibility have priority at Voith. Acting sustainably is an essential element of our success. We are making our sustainability strategy transparent for the general public.

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Engineers are researching

Ideas are the first step on the way to new technologies. Voith engineers are working on answers to central questions of the 21st century.

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Voith is a pioneer in respect of innovations and technology. With 11000 active patents and around 400 new patents each year Voith belongs to the top 20 patent applicants in Germany.

Indo-German Year

Completing 60 years of Indo-German diplomatic ties, the countries celebrate this event with the “Indo-German Urban Mela” in different Indian metropolises. Voith is official “City Partner” of the Urban Mela in Delhi and currently presented the company in its pavilion to the Indian society.

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Moving away from fossil energy carriers and focusing on wind, sun and water: Voith supports the energy transition with technical solutions for regenerative power generation.

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With renewable energies into the future – Voith relies on the potential of hydro power.

Recent Press Releases

17/05/2013 MasterJet Pro T – new headbox for best tissue Quality
16/05/2013 Engineer, Entrepreneur and Architect of a Global Corporation.
On the Centenary of Friedrich Voith's Death
07/05/2013 New stock preparation system online at Schönfelder Papierfabrik
07/05/2013 No empty promises – the variable speed planetary gearbox “Vorecon” from Voith delivers impressive availability of 99.98%
30/04/2013 Norske Skog Bruck PM 4: improved dryness and better runability
30/04/2013 Voith at Railtex 2013
More Sustainable Vehicle Components for Rail Transport
24/04/2013 Voith to Supply Generators and Turbines for New Hydropower Plant in Angola

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How to Transmit 15 Million Newton Meters?

Ideally with a Hirth Coupling from Voith

The component has a diameter of 1 100 millimeters and weighs 800 kilograms. It is the largest Hirth coupling developed by Voith so far. It transmits a torque of 15 million Newton meters. Sounds enormous? It is enormous! As enormous as 41 600 Formula One racing cars simultaneously reaching their torque of 360 Newton meters.

A classic example of German engineering

The Hirth coupling is a form-locking connection from shaft to shaft - solid but detachable. It was invented at the beginning of the 20th century by Albert Hirth who is also responsible for numerous other innovations. It is a classic example of Germany engineering. Even today it is absolutely indispensable in machine building. And certainly within the portfolio of Voith.

Strong teeth between shafts

The strength of the Hirth coupling lies in its ability to transmit high torques at comparably low diameters. It connects and positions shafts, discs, wheels and cranks with an accuracy of one to two arc seconds.

Your Production Facilities in best Hands

The industrial services from Voith support and continually optimize the customer's production processes. We offer complete services throughout the live cycle of production facilities from the installation of new equipment to maintenance. Read more

From construction advice to quality assurance

But in order to tame such forces, special know-how is required. The couplings for the turbines of an American manufacturer must have exactly the right concentricity and axial run-out. The force is evenly distributed across all teeth and ensures that the two discs are firmly locked. The discs are joined together in a form-locking, self-centering connection. Voith is responsible for the entire development process - from initial consultation and tolerance definition to constructive design and quality testing.

Inconspicuously omnipresent

At first glance, they are almost invisible. But Hirth couplings are used almost everywhere. For example in rotary indexing tables. Or in gears, pumps and turbines, as well as in fans and compressors. Other applications are measuring instruments, robot technology or medical technology. Voith offers a broad spectrum of standard rings from 50 to 900 millimeter - as well as custom-made solutions to suit individual requirements.

From construction advice to production and quality assurance - Voith offers a broad spectrum of standardized and individually configured Hirth couplings.

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