Axle mounted power modules
Mounting power modules on the drive axle allows Linde to
minimize the use of heavy gauge cables. On conventional
machines power modules are mounted somewhere on the chassis
of the truck, making it necessary to transport electricity from the
battery to the module(s) and back to the motors. The Linde system
eliminates the need for transporting electricity back and forth,
avoiding the use of power cables and saving energy.
Traction control
The unique Linde dual drive motor system has made it possible
to offer the first electric forklift with traction control. Should one
wheel loose traction, the control system redistributes power
individually between the motors. The result is that the machine
will maintain motion even if one wheel is slipping.
Floating cab/vibration isolation
A healthy operator is a productive operator. Not feeling all surface
vibrations and limiting the effect of bumps certainly contributes
positively to the operator’s well being. Neoprene bushings and
bearings reduce the vibrations felt at the driver’s contact points
with the forklift, keeping fatigue to a minimum.
“Real time” battery display
Unlike the conventional battery discharge indicators, Linde
displays the remaining operational time. The system will
calculate, based on actual battery charge and average usage, how
long the remaining energy will last. This system allows the driver
to see exactly how much operational time is left in the battery,
rather than just the energy level.