induction furnace used for sale

Heuft boiler Type: KO 400 400kW completely overhauled For thermal oil furnaces and plants with switch box with separate control large white-head burner approx. 150x150cm and 230cm height

Control unit for W&P Rototherm Sty furnaces -manual control for WP Rototherm rack ovens

Description Furnace for heat treatment of plastic materials internal compartment: 1.5 m3 internal measurements: 1000 x 1000 x h 1500 Internal casing loading/capacity: 400 Kg nominal temperature: 250°C maximum absorbed power: 29 Kw equipped with n. 2 trolleys for materials, loading platform, new spare door seal

Sheet thickness: 14,00 mm Bending length: 1500 mm Number of rolls: 3   CNC Brand: _Unknown / Other CNC Model: DAVI EASY Davi Promau - MCO 1524 MACH-ID 8707 Make: Davi Promau Type: MCO 1524 Control: DAVI EASY Year: 2013 DAVI PROMAU Easy opperator TOUCH Harned rolls (induction hardned) Conical bending attachment Central lubrication CE with safety guard cable Rolling width: 1500mm Rolling thickness 3x toproll Ø:12mm Rolling thickness 5x toproll Ø:14mm Rolling thickness prebending: 10mm Top Roll Ø: 240mm Side roll Ø: 240mm Number of rolls: 3 Rolling speed: 0 - 5 Adjustment side rolls: 150mm/min. Number of driven rolls: 2 Power: 12kW

Qty. 1 Second-hand vertical powder painting line for Aluminium profiles Mfc.: Trevisan Cometal Built: 2007 Type: IV/7.00 Profile dimensions: 7000 x 150 x 200 mm - H x W x D Weight of profiles: 25 kg/each max. Total weight onto the chain: 10,000 kg Weight distributed linearly for only 1 meter: 50 kg/m of chain Conveyor speed: 1.5 m/min. Temp. in the polymerisation furnace: 170÷195 °C Rated hanging pitch along the chain: 66/100/133/200 mm Scope of supply: Pre-treatment tunnel Drying oven Painting system Cleaning system Infrared oven Polymerisation oven Descending chain conveyor Transport system

Clean room pass box. 2-doors Pallet air Shower UV. Pass boxes Air Shower UV is aimed at dust removal and disinfection processes using ultraviolet light (UV) without wastes. Thanks to the fans in the unit and the induction nozzles, dust is removed and collected in the equipment’s filters.

used shared shop oven Wachtel Piccolo I-5 DMS 3 Master Timer from year of construction 2011 is immediately available for sale in the warehouse in Bielefeld. The furnace is tested for function and cleaned. -5 floors each 60x80cm -each floor with separate control -each floor with upper and lower heat separately adjustable -each floor has its own steam box for steam -each floor with security viewing glass door -with exhaust air hood -with proofing cabinet -Year of construction 08/2011 -electrical power supply 26.9 kW -400V AC/3Ph/N/PE/50Hz Dimensions: Width: 97cm Depth approx. 134cm Height: 237cm

Including Drying Furnace ALRAUN, UV Dryer KAMMANN, Print Inspection OMRON, conveyor, converter, extraction and additional elements.

Portal straightening press with 400 T capacity Oil-hydraulic double column press a) No-load and pressing speed up to 17 mm/sec b) Opening speed up to 60 mm/sec c) Table size 6000x3000mm d) Open height 1500 mm e) Total size approx. LBH 6000 x 5000 x 4500 mm f) OIL temperature display on the tank g) Lubrication via lubrication nipples h) table in grid construction, i) Operation on swivel arm, mounted on the bridge j) Pressure setting from 60 T to 400 T via MONITOR k) Bridge moves through two geared motors, over racks l) Cylinder moves to the left and right over racks m) Machine body powder-coated, or double-painted n) T-grooves according to customer requirements o) Cylinder induction hardened PORTAL PRESS Thermally neutral 80 – 120 °C Number of operating pages 3 pages Forces Pressing force max. 4000 kN Free tearing force ...

Rack trolleys for Daub Heuft Thermo Roll trolley furnaces Rack trolley stainless steel for Daub Heuft Thermo Roll trolley furnaces with 10 af layers. -suitable for Heuft VTR 08.12,5.10 -suitable for Daub RDTO -Wagons are equipped with 10 editions -for sheets 60x100 or 58x78cm -Outside dimensions: 86.5x65cm and 193.5cm high

Portal straightening press with 300 T capacity a) No-load and pressing speed up to 17 mm/sec b) Opening speed up to 55 mm/sec c) Table size 2500x1600mm d) Open height 700 mm e) Total size approx. LBH 4500 x 2300 x 3700 mm f) OIL temperature display on the tank g) Lubrication via lubrication nipples h) Table in grid construction, with T grooves according to customer requirements, otherwise 22mm i) Operation on swivel arm, mounted on the bridge j) Pressure setting from 50 T to 300 Tvia MONITOR k) Bridge moves through two geared motors, over racks l) Cylinder moves to the left and right over racks m) Machine body double painted n) Cylinder induction hardened Design Press type PORTALPRESSE Thermally neutral 80 – 120 °C Number of operating pages 3 pages Forces Pressing force max. 3,000 kN Free tearing force max. 500 kN Pressure build-up time Closed tool St ...

Pull-off trolley with pull-off apparatus for 60cm stove depth Ovens NEW 10 pieces of pull-off apparatus furnace pushers External dimensions: approx. 80x91 cm Band width: 76 cm Puller can buy times 1 to 10 pieces or more Car is completely made of stainless steel -with 10 editions -5th edition is extendable Exterior dimensions of wagons Width: 100cm Depth: 84cm Height: 179,5cm

Manufacturer: Fata Production Machinery (1995) Main Equipment: 2 pay off reels Entry Lap Welder (Taylor Winfield) Vertical Accumulator High Pressure Spray Cleaning Section Electrolyte Cleaning Section Brushing Cleaning Section Rinse Section Vertical Annealing Furnace (Selas) Flying Exit Shear 2 Tension Reels Line Capacity: 60.000 MT/year Maximum Process Section Speed: 113m/min Maximum Entry Section Speed: 136 m/min Maximum Strip Thickness: 0.28 mm Minimum Strip Thickness: 0.17 mm Maximum Strip Width: 1000 mm Minimum Strop Width: 700 mm Maximum Coil Weight: 18 MT Crew: 4 Operators

2018 Forge from 60 to 400 Ton Forging and Annealing Furnace ATI furnace It is made for heat treatment of steel (originally 100Cr6 steel). Possible customers : automotive suppliers The last heat treatment on this line was made in 2018. For a better industrial usage, the supervision of the line need to be upgraded. The original constructor is FDI (Deleau Furnace), which was bought by ATI Furnace ati furnace nabertherm

Hydr. Furnace pipe pulling machine make SCHNEIDERYear of construction 1994Working range: 60 - 220 mmWorking stroke: 120 mmElectricity requirement: 0.75 kWDisplacement of the tube counterholder: 750 mmPower connection: 380 V / 50 HzOutside dimensions approx: 2000 x 750 x 1570 mmWith- 14 pulling tools: 60; 70; 80; 90; 95; 100; 120xa0xa0 130; 140; 150; 170; 180; 200; 220 mm- Manual operation- Automatic mode- Two-hand releaseused, in very good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Rack trolley for Heuft Daub thermal oil furnaces for 100cm sheets -Stainless steel rack trolley stove trolley for Daub RDTO Heuft VTR -10 Etagig -for sheets 58x98cm and 60x100cm -2 pieces available in stock -External dimensions: 106.5 x 65cm and 192cm high -Internal width: 101,5x 60cm

Technical details Pressure 110 t Technology Passage width 1200 x 1000 mm Stroke 1200 mm Machine weight approx. 12 t Space requirement approx. 4500 x 4300 x 2700 mm Master cylinder 1 piece Installation height (distance table to plunger plate) 1200 mm Table height 700 mm Table can be extended by 1200 mm Table tiltable by 45 degrees Upper tool folds down by 180 degrees Table rotatable by 180 degrees Table load max. 10 t Travel speed of the table 25 mm/sec Flow speed 195 mm/sec Return speed 130 mm/sec Working speed adjustable from 0 to 10 mm/sec. Table area between the columns 1250 x 1000 mm Engines WEG Accessories Paint structure RAL 7035 (light grey) Additional information Painting cladding, doors, maintenance balcony RAL 1021 (Yellow) Painting accessories RAL 7021 (dark grey) Columns and cylinders are made of tool steel SAE 1045 (identical to German standard C4 ...

Electrically heated tempering furnace make HERAEUS GmbH Hanau type HM 13Machine -No: 28024, wiring diagram no. 1641Max. Nominal oven temperature: 1150 °Internal dimensions W x D x H: 400 x 650 x 250 mmRated power: 20 kWExternal dimensions: 1500 x 1300 x 1700 mmWeight: 940 kgusedPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electrically heated tempering furnace make HERAEUS type HM 13Machine no .: 21103283 / 2832-01 Year of construction 1980 m. Inert gas annealing muffleMax. Nominal oven temperature: 1150 °Max. Inert gas muffle: 920 °Internal dimensions: 400 x 250 x 650 mmRated power: 20 kWContent of the gas-flushed room: 68 lOutside dimensions: 1385 x 1915 x 1705 mmused, in good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offerand are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electric Hardening Furnace Fabr. NOLZEN Type KHR 30/20/50Machine No: 12272 Year 1968Internal dimensions: 300 x 200 x 500 mmMax. Temperature: 1100 °Max. Connected load: 14 kWOutside dimensions: 850 x 950 x 1600 mmused, in good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offerand are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electric hardening furnace Fabr. LEADING type KMO / E 8Machine -No: 301077/89 Year 1989Max. Temperature: 1.200 °Internal dimensions W x H x D: 500 x 315 x 800 mmDrive value: 25.5 kWExternal dimensions L x W x H: 1700 x 1500 x 2100 mmWeight approx: 2000 kgWith- automatic pneumatic doorused, in very good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electric Hardening Furnace Fabr. PEDE Type M 3 / SFabr. -No: 1075 Com. -No: 5875 Year 1987Max. Temperature: 1200 °Internal dimensions approx: 280 x 200 x 700 mmOutside dimensions approx: 980 x 1100 x 970 mmElectricity requirement: 13 kWPower connection: 380 V / 50 HzWith- Timerused, in good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Zinc melting furnace RAUCH ZSO 450 BMasch. -No: 70112/836597 Year of construction 1997Technical specifications:Max. Temperature: 450 degreeHeating output: 96 kWWeight approx: 1300 kgWith- 1 control cabinet- ZFB conveyor belt including drop chuteusedPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Hardening furnace make NABER type 8 / LFabr. -No: 62604 built in 1984Technical specifications:Max. Temperature: 1260 ° CInternal dimensions approx. W x D x H: 700 x 900 x 1200 mmDrive power: 27 kWWith- Controller C8usedPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electric hardening furnace (muffle furnace) make HERAEUS type MR 260Machine -No: 0218Technical specifications:max.temperature: 1000 °Dimensions approx: 800 x 600 x 1300 mmWith- underframeused, in good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electric hardening furnace (muffle furnace) make HERAEUS type MR 260Machine -No: 7106536 built in 1971Technical specifications:max.temperature: 1000 °Dimensions approx: 800 x 600 x 1300 mmWith- underframeused, in good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electric annealing furnace make NOLZEN type WL 20/16/30Machine -No: 3517 built in 1971 Technical specifications Max. Temperature 1150 ° Internal dimensions 200 x 160 x 300 mm Electrical consumption 6.0 kW Power connection 380 V / 50 Hz External dimensions approx. 600 x 700 x 1000 mm With - Temperature display / timer used, in good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electric annealing furnace make NOLZEN type WS 20/19/45Machine -No: 3191 built in 1972Technical specifications:max.temperature: 650 °Internal dimensions: 200 x 190 x 500 mmElectrical consumption: 3.6 kWPower connection: 380 V / 50 HzExternal dimensions approx .: 600 x 700 x 1200 mmWith- Temperature display / timerused, in good conditionPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Electric annealing furnace make NOLZEN type WL 20/19/50Machine -No: 3241Technical specifications:max.temperature: 1150 °Internal dimensions W x H x D: 210 x 190 x 500 mm:Electrical consumption: 9.5 kWPower connection: 380 V / 50 HzExternal dimensions approx. 1050 x 610 x 1630 mmWith- underframe- temperature displayusedPrice on request.Delivery: ex warehouse or location free loading truck.Payment: net at takeover or by appointment.Technical data are not binding. Errors excepted.We would be pleased, if you like our offer and are always available for your queries.Best regardsM. WaldeckWAHO Machine Tools

Hot riveting installation consists out of: - 1 = orange riveting clamp mounted on a green chassis + induction heater with 2 positions - 2 = mobile induction heater with 3 positions - 3 = mobile induction heater with 2 positions - 4 = mobile induction heater with 3 positions - 5 = separate green riveting clamp - 6 = blue riveting clamp mounted on a green jib crane + induction heater with 2 positions - 7 = tooling dies

WEG NBR 7094~ ~ 3 160 M No. 0298 NA 98795 INDUCTION MOTOR M2 60 COD: N HP 15 (20) RPM: 3540 F3 1.15 (53) F 80 K 7.7 IP 55 220/380/440 V 50.0/ 28.9/25.0 A

THREE-PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR MANUFACTURER: EBERLE MODEL: B 130 - L8 No. 075/0106 15 HP 11KW 60 HZ 870 RPM INCOME: 90.0% COS 0.70 IP/IN 5.1 ISOL. F CAT. N REG SL IP 55 FS1.15 BEARING - INTERV. LUB - QT GREASE - TYPE OF GREASE LA 6311.03 20,000 HS 20 g POLYREX LOA 6311.03 20,000 HS 20 g MASS 134 KG

HYDRAULIC PUMP WEB NBR 7094 3 ~ 90 S 11/06/2006 HG 1576 INDUCTION MOTOR 60 HZ CN N HP (HP - CV )1.5 (2.0) RPM: 1740 TS 1.15 220/380 V 6.12/3.54

sheet width: 3100 mm plate thickness: 13,0 mm pre-bending: 10,0 mm diameter of upper rolls: 300 mm side roll diameter: 210 mm diameter of lower rolls: 270 mm total power requirement: 11,0 kW Furnishing: - hydraulic 4 roll bending machine - Conical bending device - Induction hardened rollers - Digital display for the two side rollers - mobile control panel - 2 speeds - hydraulic folding bearing - CE mark / declaration of conformity - Required instructions The data for this ad was created with ModulMWS - the software solution of LogoTech oHG.

Filling Machine previously used for Milk Filler has 6 head filling and 2 head capping Cap Size : 38mm Labeler Conveyors Induction Sealing

Cloth Puller Oven Schiesser Pull-off Cup NEW 160/180cm Stove Depth -Aluminium cloth pull-off board furnace slider NEW -with undercoat -for 160 / 180cm depth -Pullers are 194cm long -with stainless steel trolley on 4 swivel castors -External dimensions of the carriage: 206x61cm and 182cm high

Gebr. Circulator for W&P Matador floor furnaces, overhauled, diameter 290 mm (inner ring) / 360 mm (outer ring), with Dietz motor DR100LA/ 4 0 (230/400 V, 8.8/5.1 A, 50 Hz, 1410 revolutions per minute, 2.2 kW)

Double in-store oven Miwe Aero 4.0604 / AE 4.0604 -2 pieces Miwe Aero 4.0604 convectionomat oven on top of each other -both furnaces are for 4 sheets each 60x40cm -Door stop on the right -with Miwe CS MUCS control -with vibration -with exhaust air hood -with base including sheet metal supports -Year of construction 2007 -400 volts -17 kW -Outer dimensions approx.: 90cm wide 98cm deep and 210cm high

Gebr. Circulator for W&P Megador multi-storey continuous furnaces, diameter 500 mm (inner ring) / 670 mm (outer ring), with Dietz motor FDRU160M/ 4 N (230 / 400 V, 39.8 / 23 A, 1460 revolutions per minute, 11 kW)

sheet width: 3100 mm plate thickness: 16 mm pre-bending: 13 mm upper roll diameter: 330 mm lower roll diameter: 300 mm side roll diameter: 240 mm total power requirement: 11 kW Overall size: 5600x1650x1900 mm weight of the machine ca.: 10.600 kg Accessories / equipment: - Conical bending device - induction hardened rolls - digital display for side rollers - Machine made of steel construction - Separate control panel - two speeds - all rollers on ball bearings - Folding and support bearing from the top roller is actuated from the control panel. When the folding bearing is opened, the roller moves automatically upwards. - Conical adjustment of the rollers via control panel - Central rollers are via hydraulic motor and rotary reduction gear driven. (Top and bottom rollers) - Calibration The data for this ad was created with ModulMWS - the software solution of LogoTech oHG.

sheet width: 1550 mm plate thickness: 4,5 mm pre-bending: 4,0 mm roll length: 1550 mm min. dia.: 190 mm roll diam. toproll: 130 mm weight: 1265 kg dimensions: 2670x1110x1050 mm Domestic equipments: - Central rollers via electric motor, planetary reduction gear and Gear drive driven - Swivel top roller - Main engine with brake device - Conical bending device - Mobile controller and foot pedal - CE mark / Declaration of Conformity Additional equipment: - induction hardened rolls - motorized rear roller adjustment - Digital display for back roller The data for this ad was created with ModulMWS - the software solution of LogoTech oHG.

Motor-driven NC rotary table Induction via hirth toothing -> 360 teeth Manufacturer: Rückle Type: RGS 5 Clamping surface: 1200 mm x 1000 mm Clamping grooves: 5 pieces Slot dimensions: 22 H7 mm Slot spacing: 160 mm Centering bore: 100 H6 mm Condition: Very good (used) Optional with machine bed

Darragon Induction heated press

Used rack oven HEIN, Type: Luxrotor LR 86 -In bakery condition- - for 1 rack trolley 60 x 80 cm - Gas or oil burner - technically tested, immediately ready for use - an overhaul is also possible - Further information on request The furnace is technically tested and immediately ready for use. Viewing and test run are possible by arrangement.

round bread bread baking line, description: round loaf bread baking line; consisting of 1 stainless steel dosing machine brand Shadowtotal dimensions . approx. 1800x1100x1500mm; equipped with hopper and cutting machine; 400V; 1 conveyor belt, 5-storey; tire width approx. 350mm; total dimensions . approx. 6500x600x700mm; equipped with CPG induction motor; 1 stainless steel 2-piece flattener; 1 stainless steel 13-storey walkthrough proofer; tire width approx. 600mm; total length approx. 7500mm;

Passage width 2500 mm Stroke 900 mm Total power requirement 62 kW Machine weight ca. 27,5 t Dimensions L x W x H approx. 3950 x 2200 x 4850 mm Retraction force 40 t Master cylinder 2 pieces Column diameter 220 mm Installation height 1300 mm Table size 2500 x 1600 mm Ram size 3100 x 16000 mm Table height above floor approx. 900 mm Flow speed 200 mm/sec Return speed 200 mm/sec Working speed 5 - 15 mm/sec Oil tank 1500 l Oil quantity 1200 l Pressure control adjustable from up to 50 - 400 t Thermoforming cushion 1400 x 800 mm Deep-drawing unit capacity 30 - 60 t Deep-drawing cushion stroke 250 mm Deep-drawing cushion speed 5 - 80 mm/sec robust machine body with solid welded construction low-maintenance and reliable Piston rod with induction hardening and chrome cladding T-slots according to customer requirements, if not specified 22mm according to DIN CE Certific ...

Manufacturer: Gietart Type: GW 1530-425 Year of construction: 1979 Location: Papenburg Operating hours: approx. 7,150 blasting hours (from 2001 onwards) Components: 1. Support crane 2x3,2 to. with Truninger profile magnet system (optional) 2. 5 transverse transports approx. 10.50 m 3. 13 m inlet roller table 4. Preheating furnace with 4x80 kW thermal power Bottom/Top 5. Gietart blasting system GW 1530-425, YOC 1979, (W:1,5mxH0,4m), 4 x 18,5kW centrifugal units 6. Gietart Lackiercenter BJ 2000 7. Drying tunnel approx. 10 m 8. Chain conveyor approx. 13 m 9. Color filter Donaldson Torit DFT 3-12 BJ 2000 incl. Precoater 10. Jet filter Donaldson Torit TD 6120 - 0 incl. afterfilter (police filter) for indoor installation 11. 13 m roller conveyor 12. 5 transverse transports approx. 6 m 13. Crane system 2x3,2 to. with Demag magnet system (optional) The complete plant was ...

Shared oven Wiesheu EBO 5-124 Year: 2011 -Floor shop oven electric from Wiesheu GmbH -Oven is with 5 floors -each floor 120cm and 40cm deep -Year of construction 2011 -36.35 kW -with IS 600 control -top floor is with own control display -lower floors are each 1 control for 2 floors -Oven is mobile on rolls -Furnace with exhaust hood and vapour condenser

Item condition: maintained Availability: from now on Heating type: electric Delivery: can be delivered Top well maintained shop oven, little walked Sheet width: 60 x 80 cm Lower baking chamber designed higher The furnace stands on rollers and can be applied without any effort.

sheet width: 1600 mm plate thickness: 16,0 mm ST pre-bending: 13,0 mm ST diameter of upper rolls: 230 mm side roll diameter: 0 mm diameter of lower rolls: 0 mm total power requirement: 0 kW weight of the machine ca.: 0 kg. dimensions of the machine ca.: 0 mm Furnishing: - electro-hydraulic 4-roller bending machine - 2x driven main rollers (upper & lower roller) - with hydraulic conical bending device - Induction hardened rollers - including straightening function for welded pipes - Control unit / display with touch screen function digital position display for the two side rollers - mobile control panel - 2x bending speeds selectable - hydraulic folding bearing - Safety device (safety line with switch unit) - Pressure gauge / pressure indicator for the rollers - CE mark + declaration of conformity - Operation manual The data for this ad was created with ModulMWS - the software solution ...