May the fourth be with you
October 1st 2008 Jungheinrich claims the fourth generation AC technology inside its new three and four
wheelers delivers lower running costs and up to 20 per cent higher performance
Jungheinrich's fourth generation AC
technology ensures that the EFG 213-
220 (a three-wheel configuration truck
with twin coupled rear wheels) and 316-320
(a four-wheel model) ranges achieve
constantly low battery consumption. Energy
costs are further reduced thanks to energy
reclamation during braking so that, in most
applications, a truck will operate for two
shifts without the need for a battery change.
In fact, according to independent tests,
during a typical shift the EFG will operate
for up to half an hour longer before a
battery change is required than certain of
its competitors. This could equate to destacking
an extra lorry load. Jungheinrich
can demonstrate that the EFG is up to 20
per cent more energy efficient than trucks
offered by all of its main competitors.
"Jungheinrich developed its first
generation of AC motors back in 1994 but
the technology has moved on considerably
since then and our Generation 4 AC motors
offer exceptionally high performance," says
Craig Johnson, marketing manager of
Jungheinrich UK. "In fact," he adds, "our
new electric counterbalance machines offer
a level of performance that is comparable
to that achieved by an IC engine-powered
truck."
Johnson continues: "With our new
electronic counterbalance range all motors
– drive, lifting and steering – are AC. This
means that there are fewer wearing parts
which makes the trucks exceptionally
service-friendly with less downtime and
lower running costs as a result. And,
because all motors and electronics are
enclosed and all the electronic connectors
are sealed, the trucks suitable for indoors
and outdoors tasks."
Importantly, as well as manufacturing all
the motors in the new range, Jungheinrich
has also designed and manufactured the
truck's fully sealed electronic controller and
designed and tailored the onboard software
so that it is perfect
for forklift truck use.
"Some
manufacturers use
software originally
written for use with
construction or
agricultural
equipment," says
Johnson.
"Because it is
bespoke our
software helps to increase both truck
reliability and energy efficiency still
further."
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