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| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Pendulum ride |
| Manufacturer | KMG (company) |
| Model | Inversion 24 |
| Height | 61.3 m (201 ft) |
| Capacity | 360 riders per hour |
| Passengers per cycle | 24 |
| Gondolas | 3 |
| Transport units | 4 |
| Weight | 115 tonnes |
| Power | 250 kW |
| Website | KMG Rides |
Inversion 24 is a large pendulum ride model manufactured by the Dutch amusement ride manufacturer KMG. The first installation was completed in 2016 and entered service under the name Infinity with the Hoefnagels family. It premiered at the Pforzheimer Mess in Pforzheim, Germany, on 10 June 2016.[1]
Parkerlebnis identified the attraction as KMG's Inversion-24 and followed its construction before its public debut. Contemporary press coverage described Infinity as a 65-metre-high travelling looping ride and one of the largest transportable attractions of its type.[1][2]
A second example of the design entered service in 2026, also under the name Infinity.[3]
Design and operation
The Inversion 24 consists of a large pendulum arm carrying a rotating passenger assembly with three gondolas. Each gondola accommodates eight passengers, giving the attraction a total capacity of 24 passengers per cycle.[4]
The individual gondolas rotate freely during operation while the main pendulum performs a full inversion. KMG gives the dimensions of the model as 18.6 by 14.4 by 61.3 metres and a total weight of approximately 115 tonnes.[4]
The manufacturer's specification gives a theoretical capacity of 360 passengers per hour. The electrical system requires a 3×400 V supply at 400 A, with a specified power requirement of 250 kW.[4]
Reports concerning the travelling Infinity describe a maximum operating height of approximately 65 metres. This differs from the 61.3-metre structural height stated in KMG's current technical specification.[2]
Transport and setup
The transportable version of the Inversion 24 is divided between four transport units. KMG states that a five-person crew can erect the attraction in approximately seven to eight hours without the use of a separate crane.[4]
The self-erecting design was noted in contemporary reporting. During the 2016 Annakirmes in Düren, the Aachener Zeitung described the use of hydraulic cylinders to raise the attraction's large supports and reported that the newly introduced Infinity had cost approximately €2.5 million.[2]
KMG also offers the Inversion 24 as a permanent amusement park installation.[4]
Development and premiere
Development of the first Inversion 24 took place during late 2015 and the first half of 2016. Parkerlebnis documented the construction process during May 2016, when the pendulum arm and three passenger gondolas were installed and the attraction began test runs.[1]
The publication described the new ride as a combination of design elements used in KMG's XXL pendulum rides and its smaller inversion rides. It identified KMG as the manufacturer and Inversion-24 as the manufacturer's model designation.[1]
The first installation was named Infinity and operated by the Hoefnagels family. It opened to the public on 10 June 2016 at the Pforzheimer Mess.[5]
The attraction subsequently appeared at major German travelling fairs, including events in Hannover, Düsseldorf and Düren during its first season.[5][2]
The official portal of the city and region of Hannover described Infinity as a new attraction when it first appeared at the Schützenfest Hannover in 2016. The portal gives an operating height of 65 metres and a speed of approximately 120 km/h.[6]
Operational history
The first Infinity continued to appear at major German fairs after its 2016 debut.
During the 2018 Schützenfest Hannover, the attraction was temporarily shut down following a gearbox-related oil failure. The Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung reported that the ride had to be dismantled for repairs. Operator Joep Hoefnagels stated that no passengers had been endangered during the incident.[7]
The attraction remained a regular feature at large German fairs during the following years. In 2025, the Stuttgarter Zeitung described the ride at the Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest as a 65-metre pendulum reaching approximately 125 km/h and producing forces of up to 5 g.[8]
In April 2026, the Stuttgarter Zeitung published a report following a TÜV Süd inspector during an inspection of Infinity at the Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest. The inspection included checks of structural components, welds and bolted connections on the attraction.[9]
Second installation
A second installation of the design was completed by KMG in 2026. Like the original ride, it entered service under the name Infinity with Hoefnagels.
Ride-Index lists the second attraction as having been built in 2026 with three gondolas and a total passenger capacity of 24. It premiered on 8 May 2026 at the Volks- und Schützenfest in Wolfsburg, Germany.[3]
The second attraction subsequently travelled to other major German fairs during the 2026 season.[3]
Travelling installations
Two travelling examples of the design are documented.
| Name | Year | Original operator | Premiere | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity | 2016 | Hoefnagels | 10 June 2016, Pforzheimer Mess, Pforzheim | 24 passengers in 3 gondolas[1][5] |
| Infinity | 2026 | Hoefnagels GmbH | 8 May 2026, Volks- und Schützenfest, Wolfsburg | 24 passengers in 3 gondolas[3] |
Ride-Index lists both travelling installations with dimensions of approximately 19 by 14 metres and a maximum operating height of 65 metres.[10][3]
Technical specifications
The following specifications are published by KMG for the Inversion 24 model.[4]
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KMG |
| Model | Inversion 24 |
| Ride type | Pendulum ride |
| Manufacturer dimensions | 18.6 × 14.4 × 61.3 m |
| Reported maximum operating height | Approximately 65 m[2][6] |
| Weight | 115 tonnes |
| Electrical power | 250 kW |
| Electrical supply | 3×400 V, 400 A |
| Gondolas | 3 |
| Passengers per gondola | 8 |
| Passengers per cycle | 24 |
| Theoretical hourly capacity | 360 passengers |
| Transport units | 4 |
| Setup time | Approximately 7–8 hours |
| Setup crew | 5 people |
| Installation | Permanent or transportable |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Louis, Alexander (4 June 2016). "Rummel-Rückblick Mai 2016: viele neue Fahrgeschäfte kurz vor ihrer Premiere". Parkerlebnis.de (in German). Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Abels, Jörg (27 July 2016). "Annakirmes: Ein Neuheiten-Spektakel mit Höhenrekorden". Aachener Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Infinity (2)". Ride-Index.de (in German). 17 May 2026. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "Inversion 24". KMG Rides (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ a b c "Rummel-Rückblick Juni 2016: "Infinity" feiert Premiere". Parkerlebnis.de (in German). 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ a b "Infinity". Hannover.de (in German). Landeshauptstadt Hannover and Region Hannover. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ Gaida, Marleen (30 June 2018). "So startete das erste Wochenende auf dem Schützenfest". Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ "Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest 2025: 8 Fahrgeschäfte – und keines ist für schwache Nerven". Stuttgarter Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ Schäfer, Theresa (17 April 2026). "Wie sicher sind die Fahrgeschäfte auf dem Wasen, Herr Bernhard?". Stuttgarter Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ^ "Infinity". Ride-Index.de (in German). Retrieved 9 August 2026.
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