Standing strong

24.07.2023

Machine feet, articulated feet, leveling feet, corrosion resistant stainless steel and elegant forms: The range of leveling feet available in the Elesa+Ganter portfolio is extensive. And it continues to grow because the requirements only appear simple until you take a deeper look.

There is no doubt: At the start of an engineering process, developers pay hardly any attention to the leveling feet. And yet hardly any construction can be completed without leveling feet that support the entire load of everything above them. What must leveling feet offer to stand up to the harsh conditions of industrial applications?

Above all stability, the secure acceptance of any loads, precise adjustability and long service life. And finally, they must also visually express all of these qualities.

The latter aspect is particularly exemplified by the leveling foot GN 21 in the Elesa+Ganter assortment. It consists entirely of stainless steel, its plate is machined from solid material and exhibits a refined surface. With mounting holes in the plate, the leveling foot bears the designation GN 23.

The GN 42 and GN 43 “duckfoot” types are suitable for universal use and have tolerance-friendly slots, while ribs reinforce the plate under heavy loads. Their strange name comes from the half round, half rectangular shape. Depending on the standard, either galvanized steel or stainless steel of quality AISI 304 is used; a vulcanized layer on the underside of the plate is optionally available.

The two feet GN 44 and GN 45 are designed for applications in highly corrosive environments, which is why they are made of stainless steel AISI 316 L. These have either a droplet-shaped support surface with fastening hole or they use a proven round plate shape; both variants are also optionally available with rubber underlay.

The Elesa+Ganter range of options leaves hardly any wish unfulfilled. Alongside a variety of plate shapes, the spindles are available with or without locknuts, with adjustment sleeves for covering the thread as well as a variety of drive types or with internal thread – and all this in various material qualities.

More information on Elesa+Ganter standard parts can be found in the internet at: elesa-ganter.com