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almar, part of Cargotec, has announced it will be introducing the industry first fast charging solution for electric powered shuttle and straddle carriers. The Kalmar FastCharge(TM) solution is locally emission free and can be applied to both automated and manual operation. The Kalmar FastCharge solution is based on the same opportunity charging technology used in electric buses. The charging station with a pantograph direct current charging system is located flexibly on the working route of the machines in the terminal. The machine has modern Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries which enable fast charging to be used. Charging happens during the idle time in the machine working cycle when it has stopped to wait for the container. Typical charging time in operation is 30 to 180 seconds, and with the maximum charging power of 600 kW, full charge can be achieved in a few minutes. “Customers have been asking for electric powered shuttle operation for a while already,” says Dr Tero Kokko, vice-president, Horizontal Transportation at Kalmar. “This technology makes the charging process smooth, as there is no need to take the machine out of operation for battery swapping.” Visit: www.kalmarglobal.com
enables users to configure Kistler RoaDyn® wheel force transducers quickly and reliably. As well as ensuring that measurement data is processed reliably, this unit also supports intuitive wireless operation of wheel force measurement systems on the vehicle and, in future, on the test bench. For over 25 years, Kistler’s wheel force transducers have been setting standards when it comes to measuring vehicle dynamics or durability and tire testing. Now, Kistler is launching the KiRoad Performance: a user-friendly control unit featuring smart configurations and operations that meet today’s and future requirements for a flexible wheel force measurement solution. During system start-up, the KiRoad Performance reads the individual characteristic data for each Kistler RoaDyn® wheel force transducer,
are identified and easily parameterised. Visit: www.kistler.com
Arkema introduces new Rilsan® fine powders grade
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he Rilsan® fine powders product line has expanded its range of bio-based polyamide coating powders for the outdoor furniture market. Along with Rilsan® T Grey 9102 MAC and Rilsan® ES 9132 MAC, Arkema now offers two grey-coloured (RAL 7021) grades designed for fluidised bed dipping and electrostatic spraying. These two grades were formulated to offer outstanding UV-resistance, while keeping core properties brought by Rilsan® fine powders PA11 coatings. These properties include: long-term resistance to extreme maritime and industrial environments; anti-graffiti properties; fire resistance; electrical insulation; and chemical resistance. Outstanding mechanical properties are also inherited, which include impact resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance, a unique grip, and warm-to-the-touch feel. As a thermoplastic powder for coatings, Rilsan® fine powders offer an exceptional choice in processing methods, which allows coating complex parts with various geometries. Rilsan® fine powders are derived from castor oil, a 100% vegetable, non-toxic, and renewable resource. Here, Arkema offers a great way to combine eco-responsibility with outstanding performance. Visit: www.arkema.com
RocTool launches new Performance Cooling units R ocTool, the technology and manufacturing solutions provider, has extended its range with new RocTool Performance Cooling (RPC) units. They are used to complement its induction heating process for plastic injection and composites processes. “RocTool Systems & Engineering teams have developed a wide range of new performance cooling units to meet the manufacturers’ growing demand in our Heat & Cool technologies in production globally,” says Jean-François Martinez, RocTool’s manager for Systems and Peripherals. One of the main objectives for RocTool teams working on RPC units is to optimise cycle times to increase equipment productivity. “It is a great cycle time improvement and an extra cooling control capability. It’s a real technological breakthrough that enables our users to have better control over the temperature changes and save valuable production time,” explains Jean-Francois Martinez. Visit: www.roctool.com
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