Expert Columns: Page 16

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Productivity, Uptime, and ROI Driving Equipment Purchasing Decisions

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Productivity, Uptime, and ROI Driving Equipment Purchasing Decisions

How to Implement the Right Cab for Electric Work Trucks

Marion Body Works Inc.

Several factors should be taken into consideration when implementing electric-capable cabs for work trucks which will be utilized in the construction industry.

When implementing electric-capable cabs for work trucks, find an OEM with the engineering capabilities needed to complete the cabs with limited outsourcing to avoid additional costs and quality issues.

Electro-Hydraulic Actuators Offer Ability to Handle Heavy Loads in Tight Spaces

Thomson Industries Inc.

Compared to hydraulic cylinders, electro-hydraulic actuators can offer many benefits including increased load handling and a more compact installation space.

The Thomson H-Track electro-hydraulic linear actuator handles force up to 4,800 lb. and features the smallest mounting envelope in its class.

The Slackline Dragline and Tower Machine

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

Excavation of materials in below-grade situations which were impractical for standard machines brought about development of the Slackline Cableway Excavator.

A 1-yd. Slackline Dragline bucket brings in a load of wet gravel.

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Electromechanical Linear Actuators Prove that High Power Can Come in Small Packages

Thomson Industries Inc.

Packing higher motion control capability into a more compact envelope has given rise to a new generation of high power density actuators.

Despite a smaller chassis than its heavier-duty family members, Thomson Electrak MD actuators can handle up to 2 kN/450 lbf loads, while featuring on-board electronics and high environmental resistance.

Thermal Conveyance Solutions for Electric Powered Commercial Vehicles

Stark Manufacturing

Use of aluminum tubes and piping for thermal management in electric vehicles offers many benefits in comparison to other materials such as steel or rubber.

Thermal management circuitry supporting a commercial vehicle drivetrain.

Structural Durability Validation: Test-Centered Versus Simulation-Centered Approaches

Test- and simulation-centered validation offers several advantages which engineers must weigh to choose the approach which best fits their design needs.

Extended operating testing measures strains and accelerations to determine the extent of accelerated damage in an application.

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Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)

Beyond the Data Sheet: Using Real-World Variances to Develop Sensors for Off-Highway Environments

LORD MicroStrain Sensing Systems

Real-world testing of inertial measurement units ensures accurate, reliable performance in heavy-duty off-road equipment applications.

The MicroStrain MV5-AR inertial sensor on a piece of construction equipment.

Early Motor Graders

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

The first motor grader prototypes drew the blade behind the power unit and were capable of reaching speeds up to 3 mph.

The Russell Motor Hi-Way Patrol, first developed in 1919, was the first known motor grader.

Overcoming Design Challenges with Simulation

Siemens Digital Industries Software (formerly Siemens PLM Software)

Heavy equipment manufacturers are using digital tools early in the development process to maximize operability, efficiency, safety and comfort.

Use of simulation tools can help ensure subsystems from different suppliers will perform reliably once integrated into a piece of heavy equipment.

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Cast Iron Counterweights Secure the Performance of Off-Highway Vehicles

Counterweights made of cast iron offer the durability and reliability necessary for use in heavy-duty off-highway equipment applications.

Kobelco Excavatorwith Counterweight

Road Planers and Shapers

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

Towed road planers, shapers and finishers were originally used to grade surfaces before the advent of pull and motor graders.

This rolling Swiss Army knife is the Western Wheeled Scraper Road Planer and Finisher. It combines a scarifier, wing blades to gather material to the crown, a trailing drag to finish the surface, and a drum roller.

EAS and Ergonomics: Advances in Rental Construction Equipment Systems

Operator comfort and equipment access are important factors for OEMs to consider when selecting hardware for rental equipment.

Each time a piece of construction equipment is deployed to a new site, rental companies need to be certain the equipment is operated efficiently and safely, and that it is secure from theft or vandalism when not in operation.

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