Project Details:

Total Value:            $80 000
Year Completed:    2016
Duration:                5 months

Background:       

There was a need for a drive system on a trolley that is reliable, safe and free from trailing cables over a distance of 60m at a speed of 5m/min. The trolley was used for transporting a truck bowl into the boiler workshop for maintenance. The combined weight of the trolley and bowl was 75 tons.

Description:        

The Mechanical System upgrade included:

• Replacement shafts on two drive wheels
• Fail to safe brake on two drive shafts
• Bonfiglioli Motor Gearbox combination (with brake on motor) on two drive shafts
• Mounts for Inverter Panels
• Mounts for VSD Panels
• Battery Housing
• Skirt on Drive-End & Non-Drive-End
• Protective Cover/s over Drive System