New Product Launch: A Series 1.3-2.0t 3-W Electric Forklift With EPS

 

Dear Friends,

We are glad to introduce A Series 1.3-2.0t Electric Forklift With EPS to you.

• Models: CPDS13/15/16/18/20-AZ6-ES
• Load capacity range covering: 1.3/1.5/1.6/1.8/2.0t, Load Centre: 500mm
• Dual driving motors: GP21 (ZF), Electric Power Steering: EPS3 (ZF)
• Controller: ZAPI
• Characteristics and Advantages

 Electric Power Steering

• Compact design offering all components required for the steering
• 13 % energy saving in VDI cycle thanks to power-on-demand technology
• Easy-to-assemble design
• Omission of all hydraulic components, therefore no assembly costs incur for the currently used hydraulic steering (valves, tubes, hoses)
• Maintenance free
• Ease service due to self test routine
• Harmonized system components (transmission, steering motor and –controller, steering angle sensor)
• Transmission with automotive gearing guarantees an extremely low noise level
• Excellent driving ergonomics (e.g. steering ratio adjusted to actual driving situation)
• Steering parameters matched to customer specifications
• New features via software modification (e.g. signaling straight-line driving by modifying the steering resistance)
• ZF-tested interaction of all system modules
• 100% EOL tested
• ZF’s system responsibility
• Certified according to UL583E.
• Functional system safety approved by the Technical Control Board (TÜV Süd) according to DIN EN 13849,PL d conformity.

Technical Data For EPS3

Technical data	EPS3
Max. static wheel load	1900kg
Transmission type	3-stage helical gear transmission with grease filling
Steering ratio	1: 176
Max. steering torque	700 Nm
Wheel dimension	Solid Tire 15 x 4.5 – 8
Steering angle	max. +/- 135°
Supply voltage	48 V
Motor power (S3-70%)	400W
Ambient temperature range	-30…+40°C
Protection class	IP65

 

Energy Savings Result of Customer Measurements

Example	Hydrost. Steering	Electric Power Steering
Average lap time (sec)	60	60
Total energy used (kWh)	5.96	5.19
Energy used per lap (kWh)	0.099	0.0865

EPS 3 – basis of comparison: VDI 2198 cycle (determination of consumption data)

E-Steering vs. Hydrostatic Steering Motivation for Development

Energy Consumption	Hydraulic circle always active	Only active during steering maneuver
Environment	Oil circuit Necessaire Risk of oil leakage	No oil circuit for steering
	Hydro motor loud and constantly active	Quiet transmission with automotive gears in short-term operation (Power on demand)
Comfort	Fix steering regime	Programmable driver profile
	Functionality fixed	New features per software modification
	Complex, decentral system

 

The A series 1.3-2.0t electric forklift with EPS is now available. Please don’t hesitate to contact our sales team for more information.