ADE-Werk MS
Electro mechanical actuator

ADE reference project: Ringersbrug Alkmaar

The hydraulic drive of Ringersbrug has been converted to an environmentally friendly electromechanical drive with cylinders from ADE. This bridge is located over the Noordhollandsch Kanaal in the centre of Alkmaar and is an important traffic artery for pedestrians.

ATB supplied:

• 2 cylinders that ensure that both bridge sections can rotate, so that ships can pass;
• 2 cylinders that lock the bridge when it is in position.

The cylinders are virtually maintenance-free and only need to undergo a visual inspection once a year. In addition, this drive has a very long lifespan.

Another additional advantage is the very silent running of the ADE cylinders compared to the old hydraulic installation. This is greatly appreciated by the residents, who no longer suffer from noise pollution.

ATB previously supplied actuators for another bridge in the centre of Alkmaar: the Victorie bridge.

ADE Actuators in Pumping station De Heining Marrum

In the Netherlands we are increasingly confronted with larger amounts of precipitation. Pumping station De Heining (Friesland) was built so that excess water is drained directly to the Wadden Sea.

When the water level rises, the screw jacks raise water and pump it from the polder towards the sea. The maximum capacity is 250,000 liters per minute.

This project also pays special attention to the ecosystem. A fish passage has been constructed so that fish can migrate freely between the Wadden Sea and the Frisian waters.

ATB Automation supplied 6 pieces of ADE MST 50 actuators for this project, with a stroke of 1600mm. Of these, 4 pieces are used to open the slides, and 2 pieces are used to operate the fish passages.

Thanks to the good cooperation with Wetterskip Fryslân, Natuurmonumenten, Rijkswaterstaat and the Province of Friesland, we have achieved a wonderful result.

The video below from Wetterskip Fryslân explains the operation of the pumping station:

ADE actuators in gates & bypass sewers Ooigem Lock

The Ooigem lock is located in the Roeselare-Leie canal (BE), an important shipping connection for the companies behind it.

The lock was built in the early 1970s and had to be modernized. For this purpose, both the structural and electromechanical equipment were addressed.

ATB Automation supplied 12 actuators from ADE-werk for this project. These actuators ensure that the lock gates and bypass sewers can open and close.

Read more about this project in the blog of sales engineer Robert Vermoolen.

Control locks with ADE electromechanical actuator

The ADE electromechanical actuators operate various locks in the Netherlands and Belgium, creating a reliable, maintenance-free and an environment friendly lock gate drive. The totally enclosed ADE sluice gate drive has specially selected construction materials, long-life internal mounted screw drive and high specification gear motor drive.

Integrated adjustable controls provide for stroke adjustment and control of maximum thrust force to provide precise control of gate motion and firm closure.

Lubricants cannot leak into the water due to the fully enclosed design and high-grade seals employed.

Maintenance costs reduced substantially due to high wearing life of components and long interval lubrication.

Standardized construction minimizes spare part requirements, especially in comparison with a hydraulic cylinder. 

Reference project ADE: Lock Evergem

ADE electro mechanical actuators are deployed as drive for the lock paddles in the lock gates of Sluice Evergem:

The lock complex Evergem consists of two locks in the Belgian municipality of Evergem. The locks are used for passing inland vessels between the port of Gent, De Westerschelde, the Gent-Brugge canal and other waterways. A large part of the inland shipping goes through the Gent-Terneuzen canal, linking the port of Gent with the Westerschelde and the North Sea.

• 6 lock gates

• 3 lock paddles per lock gate

• 2 ADE electro mechanical actuators per lock paddle.

• ADE Type MS-80, stroke 1610 mm

• Maximal tractive power 150kN

• Supplied with AUMA drives

• Special execution with Tandler spiral bevel gearboxes and Jakob RVS line shaft couplings

Reference project ADE: Bridge Alkmaar

The moveable "Victoriebrug" above the North Holland Canal in Alkmaar, functions as a connection for slow traffic between the station area and "Overstad" downtown area in Alkmaar. The "Victoriebrug" is meant for cyclists and pedestrians. ATB Automation has supplied one of the largest electric actuators for waterworks delivered to date in the Benelux.

The visual continuous deck from bank to bank is characteristic for the "Victoriebrug", where the moving work is virtually invisible included in the deck structure. The middle part of the bridge is movable for shipping. The modest appearance does not reflect the technique, which lies behind the design. With holding forces of 2,223 kN (222 300 kg) and a stroke of 2100 mm, the bridge can tolerate serious forces.

The ADE electromechanical actuator is positioned directly above the water. This incurs some additional requirements. The piston rod has been equipped with a ceramic coating and IP68 seals with dirt and ice scrapers. The integral gearmotor includes a special water-resistant and acid-proof winding. In short, suitable for the desired service life of 50 years and with optimal protection against the Dutch climate.

Reference project ADE: Lock Almere

From the Gooi-lake to the Markerlake there is a nice alternative waterway through the city of Almere. This route, called "The blue axis", passes through the lock in the Almere harbour, the canals and lakes in the city to the lock "De Blocq van Kuffeler" on the north side of Almere. In this waterway you also pass the renewed Krommewetering lock and the Beatrix lock.

Drives in the Beatrix lock Almere

•      Lock paddle drives: ADE Type MS-20, stroke 630mm, maximum traction 4,1kN
•      Lock gate actuators: ADE Type MS-40, stroke 1050mm, maximum traction 17kN
•      Equipped with AUMA motor

Read also our news-item.

Reference project ADE: Julianalock Gouda

ADE electro mechanical actuators are deployed as drive for the lock paddles in the lock gates of "Julianasluis" lock in Gouda:

The "Julianasluis" lock is a lock with roller doors between the Hollandsche IJssel and the Gouwe, west of Gouda. The waterway is CEMT class IV. The lock was built between 1932 and 1936.

• 2 lock paddles per lock gate

• 1 ADE electro mechanical actuators per lock paddle.

• ADE Type MS-50, stroke 1500 mm

• Maximal tractive power 47,5 kN

• Supplied with AUMA drives

 Read also our news-item.

Reference project ADE: Bridge Vianen

The "Hoge Brug" in Vianen is a double drawbridge over the north part of the lock, built in 1886. The movement of the bridge was done by means of hydraulic cylinders. For maintenance and renovation the movement work has been replaced by the ADE electromechanical actuators, which fitted in the existing situation. The "Hoge brug" is now equipped with modern, maintenance-free, environmentally friendly (no hydraulics) and energy-efficient drives.

• Movement bridge by ADE Type MS-50, stroke 1800 mm, max. power 50 kN

• Locking bridge parts by ADE Type MS-12, stroke 180 mm, max. power 4 kN

• Supplied with SEW drives

Reference project ADE: Goejanverwellelock Hekendorp

The Goejanverwellesluis is a lock with pointdoors. The lock is located between the Hollandsche IJssel and the Dubbele Wiericke in the township Goejanverwelle near that to Hekendorp located in the municipality Oudewater

•      Lock paddle : ADE Type MS-20, stroke 900mm, maximum traction 4,1kN
•      Lock gate actuators: ADE Type MS-50, stroke 2170mm, maximum traction 12kN
•      Supplied with AUMA drives

Read also our news-item

Reference project ADE: Fish ladder Friesland

The municipality Het Bildt is located in the province Friesland. At the seawall is the H. G. Miedema pumping station situated, which ensures the drainage of The Bildt into the Wadden Sea. The pumping station also has a fish ladder which is provided with a sliderdriven by an ADE electromechanical actuator.

A fish ladder creates a save passage for fishes, through a weir, lock or pumping station.

• Driving system Slider : ADE Type MS-40, slag 980mm, maximale trekkracht 20 kN  
• Supplied with AUMA drives

Reference project ADE : Riensluis lock Lemmer

After renovation the 'Riensluis' sluice (built in 1957) in Lemmer (NL) is put into use again. The old wooden sluice gates were still hand operated. Now the drive of the new steel gates are equipped with ADE electromechanical actuators. Since there are no hydraulics applied, there are fewer risks for the environment.

• Lock paddle : ADE Type MS-50, stroke 2050mm, maximum traction 30kN
• Door actuators: ADE Type MS-30, stroke 730mm, maximum traction 15kN
• Locking actuator : ADE Type MS-30, stroke 430mm, maximum traction 15kN
• Equipped with AUMA motor

Read also our news-item.

Reference project ADE: Poelsluis lock Wormer

The Poelsluis is a lock between Zaandam and De Poel (with the small towns Wormer, Jisp and Neck). The (wooden) lock built in 1630 was particularly important for Jisp and was widely used in the 17th century. Then in 1788 the lock was renewed with the greatest challenge to meet the costs. Even a wooden sluice was considered. The stone gate which eventually came, was 78 feet long and 16 1/2 feet wide. On the current lock is a bridge and also the pumping station Ceres.

The lock has been renovated preserving monumental appearance, with electromechanical lock paddle drives.

• ADE electro mechanical actuators for the lock paddles.

• ADE Type MS-12, stroke 630 mm

• Maximal tractive power 2,7kN

• Supplied with SEW drives

Reference project ADE: Lock Leidschendam

Sluice Leidschendam is a lock with point doors in the Rijn-Schie-Canal in the municipality Leidschendam-Voorburg. The waterway is CEMT Class IIa. The current gate was built between 1886 and 1888. The entire lock complex with two bridges is on the dutch monumental list since 1998. The lock was manual operated. In 2006 the sluice was completely renovated and modificated to an electrical operating system. In 2016 the lock paddles are equipped with ADE electromechanical actuators while maintaining its authentic look.

ADE electro mechanical actuators for the lock paddles:

• ADE actuator Type MS-20, stroke 1150 mm

• Maximal tractive power 4,5kN

• Supplied with SEW drives

Reference project ADE: lock Oudewater

The history of the Oudewater lock goes back to 1334. The lock was renovated in 1995 and mechanized so the operation of the locks cost less manpower. In 2016, again the sluice was renovated and re-equipped with drive-systems allowing boaters to operate the lock themselfs. The lock in Oudewater is provided with ADE electro-mechanical actuators, for the movement of the doors as well for the lock paddles.

• Lock paddle : ADE Type MS-20, stroke 630mm, maximum traction 5,3kN
• Door Actuators: ADE Type MS-30, stroke 800mm, maximum traction 10kN
• Door Actuators: ADE Type MS-30, stroke 1150mm, maximum traction 9kN
• Equipped with AUMA motor

Reference project ADE: Lock Kromme Wetering Almere

The Lock "Tussensluis" (Krommewetering) is an important lock for shipping traffic in Almere. The lock is part of the route of "The Blue Axis". From Almere Haven this lock unlocks the routes to the "Noorderplassen", "Hoge Vaart" and the "Markermeer". To handle the shipping traffic better and make the route more attractive, the physical capacity of the lock has tripled in 2015.

• Lock paddle : ADE Type MS-20, stroke 630mm, maximum traction 4,1kN
• Door Actuators: ADE Type MS-50, stroke 1900mm, maximum traction 41kN
• Equipped with AUMA motor

Reference project ADE: Abtswoudse-swingbridge Delft

The Abtswoudsebridge is a swingbridge for cyclists and pedestrians over the river "Delftse Schie" in the dutch village Delft. The Abtswoudsebridge has been build in 1979.

• ADE electro mechanical actuator for lifting the swingbridge
• ADE Type MS-50, stroke 635mm
• Maximum Power (pull) 50kN
• Driven by a SEW motorgearbox

Reference project: Fish passage with ADE cylinder

The Orange Locks are a complex of screen locks in the IJ. A fish passage is a hydraulic engineering work of art whose purpose is to give fish access to a hinterland that has become inaccessible through a lock. 

With the ADE cylinder MSK-50 a slider is operated which creates a lure stream for the fish in the water. This allows the fish to pass the lock easily. With this environmentally friendly cylinder we help the fish to have a better life. In particular for the small glass eel and three-spined barley. With this we contribute to animal friendliness.

• Drive fish passage: ADE MSK-50, stroke 2500mm, pulling force 50kN

• Equipped with Auma motor with direct attached controller

Reference project ADE: Locking drive

The Oranjebrug in Vreeswijk is located in the extension of the Koninginnenlaan. The bridge was put into use on March 16, 1957. Parts of the bridge have been damaged by concrete rot and have therefore recently been renewed. The installation of the bridge has also been modernized.

The ADE cylinder MSK-20 is being used as a locking drive of a bridge deck. The locking drive ensures that the bridge deck is locked and does not rise due to external factors such as vibrations and shocks due to traffic, windfall etc.

The piston rod has a ceramic – electrically non-conductive – coating and the cylinder is painted in accordance with DIN EN ISO 12944-2, C5-M Im2 (the highest climate class) to withstand all atmospheric influences around the bridge.

• Lock drive: ADE MSK-20, stroke 300mm, press and pulling force 5kN

• Equipped with Auma motor

Reference project ADE: Tram bridge Edam

The Tram bridge in Edam is a drawbridge dating from 1921. The renovation work, while retaining its historic appearance, was completed in 2020. During the renovation, this bridge is equipped with a low-maintenance and environmentally friendly electromechanical ADE cylinder.

• Bridge deck cylinder: MSK 100, stroke 900mm, static tensile force 480kN, static compressive force 450kN

ADE-werk Electromechanical cylinders for container cranes

Actuators from ADE-werk

ATB Automation has already supplied several actuators for locks and bridges with ADE-werk. We also provide solutions for container spreaders with the electromechanical actuators from ADE-werk.

The actuators can be used in the spreaders of the container cranes. When a container is lifted whose load is not evenly distributed, the cylinders ensure that the center of gravity is in the middle of the spreaders. This ensures safe and faster container handling.