SMART ELECTRIC PROSPECTS FOR HOOKLIFT
Particular care must be taken when assembling a vehicle powered by electricity or a hybrid engine as the voltage is permanently between 400 and 700 volts. In order to carry out assembly work on an e-vehicle, workshop employees must therefore complete special electric assembly training. The involvement of all employees, from the design office, the production line, the assembly technicians and the quality department, enables a fast and professional installation of this special solution. The PALFINGER PHT 20 TEC 5 hooklift and a PALCOVER sheeting system were successfully integrated on the electric vehicle despite the safety precautions. In future, the innovative e-truck is to be used as a new demonstration vehicle for the Volvo network and for PALFINGER products and solutions in Brittany, France.
Low noise level thanks to electric drive
Another challenge arises when switching from the combustion engine to the truck’s quieter electric drive: If the engine is quiet, then the hooklift must be, too. In order to retain the advantages of the quiet e-motor during use, the workshop employees install a new hydraulic pump that was specifically designed for electric vehicles. The pleasant and quieter operation of the PHT 20 TEC 5 hooklift therefore benefits not only users, but also the entire vehicle environment.
New standards for the industry
In order to meet the requirements of future assembly projects, mounting competence centers are constantly working on new solutions. Their role is to examine and test the necessary requirements for the vehicle body and ultimately to develop functionally and aesthetically ideal solutions that also meet the safety standards and market requirements of vehicle construction. PALFINGER also sees successful assembly projects like this as a mandate that the company will continue to accept with passion in years to come.
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