SPECIALISED TRANSPORT Ӏ SECTOR REPORT
SHOWCASE INNOVATION Bauma was testament to how rapidly the specialised transport sector is evolving.
From cutting-edge electric powerpacks to versatile trailers for massive wind turbine components, manufacturers unveiled a wealth of innovations aimed at increasing efficiency, sustainability and operational flexibility. Julian Champkin reports on developments that signal the future direction of heavy transport.
As electric power becomes increasingly important in the vertical transport sector so too we’re seeing a shift towards electrically-driven specialised horizontal transportation equipment. This change was evident at the recent Bauma trade show where many key specialised transport equipment manufacturers were showcasing their latest developments. Pfedelbach, Germany-
headquartered specialised transport equipment manufacturer TII Scheuerle, for example, has expanded its range of Power Pack
Scheuerle’s
ePPU (at the back) attached to an SPMT
Units (PPU) to now include a fully electric, locally emission-free version called the ePPU which was proudly on display on its stand at the show.
The ePPU is just as efficient and high-performing, Scheuerle says, as its Z390 model – the most powerful diesel-powered PPU version in its range to date. The battery capacity has been designed to supply Scheuerle’s SPMT with sufficient operating power for an entire working day without requiring recharging. Zero-emission drive systems these days are much more than
just a niche for the environmentally aware; as TII Scheuerle points out they are rapidly becoming an economic necessity. They allow logistics providers to gain new business by being able to meet the strictest tendering requirements on environmental impact. Zero- emission drive is also becoming a requirement for operations in enclosed spaces and tunnels.
BENEFITS BONANZA For many European companies investing in a sustainable transport fleet can have a positive impact on their Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) rating. The absence of diesel-fume emissions means there is no negative impact on the health of operating personnel.
The ePPU is also substantially
quieter – another big advantage for both employees and when the equipment is used in populated areas. A further plus is that communication between operators is much easier due to the unit’s low noise level, thereby increasing occupational safety. Electric motors, unlike diesel engines, give maximum torque at all speeds – even from start- up. This gives the ePPU yet more
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