Thanks to its defined levitation gap, not only can superconducting systems operate in all spatial planes, but they can also operate through walls. This unlocks completely new possibilities for handling in protected spaces or over cladding. SupraTransport demonstrates how the combination of superconductor technology and a permanent magnetic rail can achieve a particularly large and at the same time stable levitation gap.
SupraTransport’s L-shaped workpiece carrier levitates at a considerable distance above a magnetic rail thanks to a permanent magnet attached to its underside. Another permanent magnet is attached at a 90° angle to it, which is coupled with and kept stable by a superconductor. It thereby fixes the position of the workpiece carrier above the magnetic rail.