reliable products
Almost all passenger aircraft contain parts manufactured from aluminum plates that have been stress-relieved on SMS group plate stretchers. Many of these components are safety-critical structural parts of wings or fuselages. This is where SMS group stretching control technology ensures you can rely on and fully trust the technological properties of the material.
Equally crucial is the reliability of the stretcher equipment itself. Why? Because particularly high-strength alloy plates tend to crack under the stress of thousands of tons of stretching force. You can see for yourself that SMS group stretchers use exceptional technology. Wherever possible, they prevent plate cracks, or manage them if they are unavoidable. The experience gained from thousands of plate cracks during production forms the basis for the development of SMS group safety systems. That ensures the shortest possible downtimes if problems arise.
Concept
It’s only at first glance that the basic layout of a new SMS group stretcher looks similar to machines that have been in operation for more than 50 years. However, the invention of stronger aluminum alloys and the demand for thick plates made from these challenging materials require continuous equipment improvement.
Included among the advances in our mechanical systems are cutting-edge clamping, shock absorption, and stress distribution in the loaded parts of the stretcher. SMS group is the only company that has been continuously developing aluminum plate stretchers for more than 50 years. That means the engineering level of our stretchers is geared to the growing challenges of the market.
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Consulting & Training
Building on experienceHowever, not only a service partner for your plants and machines, SMS group is also there for your staff. Furthermore, You can enroll on standardized and individual training programs designed for you by our SMS TECademy. That ensures you strengthen your competence as a plant owner.
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Maintenance & Repairs
Whether you require one-off equipment checks, continuous condition monitoring, remote service, or regular plant inspections: our service experts will take care of it all. You can even outsource your complete maintenance operations to us. This ensures excellent plant availability plus best production results.
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Spare parts & Logistics
When the spare parts you need are no longer available or the new generation is not 100% compatible, you risk plant standstills. That's why SMS group constantly monitors the availability of all parts and, where necessary, offers modern alternatives - even for parts from third-party suppliers. This ensures competitiveness and full productivity over the entire life cycle of your plant.
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Upgrades & Modernization
Keep your plant state-of-the-artEven plants "built to last" need to be critically examined from time to time, because markets and production processes are continuously evolving. Together with you, our service experts will find the best revamp options for your requirements. Once again bang up to date, your plants will then be ready to bolster your strong position on the market.
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