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General August 31, 2026

Precision Motion in Every Sector: Discover Our New Website Tailored for Industrial, Stage, and Heavy Lift Solutions

Advanced handling and lifting solutions powered by Rigid Chain Technology (RCT) — precision, efficiency, and reliability.

Industrial Handling April 29, 2026

All you need to know about Quick Die Change

For metal-stamping companies, embracing automation through Quick Die Change systems is not just an upgrade; it’s a strategic imperative that can redefine your profitability and operational efficiency.

Industrial Handling April 10, 2026

Implementing Quick Die Change Equipment and Creating an Effective System: A Step-by-Step Guide

Metal forming companies are under intense pressure to boost productivity, reduce downtime, and meet increasingly stringent safety and environmental standards. In a crowded market, incremental improvements are no longer sufficient — strategic system upgrades are becoming essential to stay competitive and profitable.

Technology December 12, 2025

The SERAPID guide to chain types for horizontal push-pull linear motion

SERAPID rigid chains enable precise horizontal movement of heavy loads. Customizable sizes, guides, and configurations ensure stability, efficiency, and tailored solutions for diverse industrial applications.

Industrial Handling May 14, 2025

6 Ways Innovative Quick Die Change Systems Minimize Downtime

Discover how metalworking operations can see a large return on investment with an innovative quick die change system.

Technology May 13, 2025

From Car Lifts to Concert Stages: The Evolution and Impact of Rigid Chain Technology

Discover how Rigid Chain Technology is revolutionizing the way heavy loads are pushed, pulled, and lifted in various applications.

Technology May 12, 2025

Comparing Rigid Chain Technology vs. Alternative Actuators

Discover your ideal actuator. Explore common options & dive deep into Rigid Chain Technology’s benefits & comparisons.

Lift Systems May 10, 2025

SERAPID Engineering 101: Creating Optimized Stability in Lifts

SERAPID employs scissor, wallet, and lambda mechanisms along with guides to create unmatched stability and reliability in lifting platforms.

Technology May 9, 2025

Choosing the right chain for horizontal use

Capacity and Stability The capacity range of rigid chains includes standard types – from 5,000 N to 16,000 N maximum capacity (per single chain) and specialized versions that allow for even higher forces. The capacity that our chain types can deliver is determined by size, structure, whether they are guided, and if so, which type […]

Stage Systems May 8, 2025

Renovation of the Historic Schauspielhaus Bochum

The Schauspielhaus Bochum has 811 seats and was built in 1914 from the ruined Varieté – Theater Apollo on Königsallee at the corner of Oskar – Hoffmann – Straße. After the theatre was almost completely destroyed in 1944, it was reopened in its present form in 1953 according to plans by the Berlin architect Gerhard […]

Stage Systems May 8, 2025

The Opera House of Shanghai Conservatory of Music

The Shanghai Conservatory of Music’s new opera house is suitably located on Fenyang Road, famous for its numerous musical shops and venues, in the Xuhui District of Shanghai. The completed concert and opera house is a 5-story complex with 3 underground floors and 2 floors above ground, with a total construction area of 31,926 sqm. […]

Stage Systems May 7, 2025

Cidade Das Artes

SERAPID was chosen by well-known Brazilian stage equipment company, TELEM, to provide a lift system for the prestigious Cidade das Artes of Brazil. The Cidade das Artes (City of Arts) is situated between sea and mountain, in the center of fourteen kilometers of plains that saw Rio de Janeiro’s major district: Barra da Tijuca. The […]

Technology May 6, 2025

Lubrication of Roller Chains

Roller chains are a broad classification of chains used for power transmission purposes. They all have in common a sleeve roller that rotates around the pin joints or axles of the chain; this roller reduces friction and wear between the chain and a sprocket. Of these, drive chains transmit torque between two sprockets; an example […]

January 18, 2024

Inside Rigid Chain Technology: Engineering Motion that Lasts

Advanced handling and lifting solutions powered by Rigid Chain Technology (RCT) — precision, efficiency, and reliability.