Hydrostatic pads
The company, TOMELLERI S.r.l., has been designing hydrostatic
support systems since its establishment in 1984. Whilst they are
mostly used in the Machine Tools sector, Tomelleri S.r.l. has been
developing and supplying Hydrostatic Support Systems for large
Telescopes since 1990. Furthermore Special Hydrostatic Support
Systems have also been developed for Control Machinery and Material
testing, as well as for paper manufacturing systems.
Its distinctive solutions are protected by numerous registered
patents.
Hydrostatic pads for LBT Telescope
Hydraulic power packs for LTB Hydrostatic support systems
Power panels for Hydrostatic Support Systems
Hydrostatic Support Systems for Machine Tools
Characteristics of Hydrostatic support systems for Telescopes
- High stiffness
- Self-alignment on central shaft without any friction
- Active sealing systems
- Optimal load division among all the hydrostatic pads
- Patend system "hydro-whiffle-three"