LEESON® DC Motors Provide Power for Forklift Steering Unit
Industry
Forklift Operations
Problem and Solution
A forklift’s power steering unit places tremendous demand on the vehicle’s battery power supply. The customer needed a DC motor offering enough capability to power the hydraulic pump for a forklift power steering unit. To use the power from the forklift batteries, the motor needed to be rated at 24 Volts. Additionally, factors like variable speed controllability (especially at low speeds), a simple control system, and high starting torque were necessary for the application.
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Application
Forklifts are vital for moving heavy materials and equipment in a variety of settings from construction sites to warehouses to large retail stores.
Solution Type
The customer chose a LEESON® DC motor for versatility and reliability. LEESON DC motors have a long history of quality and reliability.
Product Description
Features of LEESON DC motors include:
- Wide speed range
- Variable speed control
- Simplified speed control
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Offers consistent speed-torque profile required in fork lift applications
- Instant starting torque
- Cost-competitive offering for adjustable speed applications
- Strong performance in a compact size
- Can be used with battery power supplies for increased portability
Impact
The LEESON DC motor offered the customer consistent speed and torque response over the motor’s operating range. Going with a LEESON product also provided superior thermal characteristics and was more compact and efficient compared to competitor brands. Most importantly, the LEESON motor provided enough capability to efficiently power the hydraulic pump for the forklift power steering unit.
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