Schaltbau GmbH: new high-performance charging connector for industrial trucks

Munich, 13 June 2013: The new LV-HPC (High Power Connector) charging connector made by Schaltbau meets the DIN VDE 0623-589 standards for a greater current-carrying capacity. The series is therefore suitable for state-of-the-art fast chargers such as those used with industrial trucks. A red-coded keying pin signifies operation at 120, 250 and 400 amperes for charging wet-cell batteries and serves to prevent mismating at the same time.

The latest generation of industrial truck batteries is designed to release the stored energy as slowly as possible during operation and then recharge as quickly as possible in order to minimise downtimes and cut costs. The LV-HPC series makes this high performance possible. The connectors are capable of carrying the full rated current load without exceeding the maximum allowed temperature difference. The socket contacts of these high-power connectors are capable of conducting high currents without overheating.

Charging lithium-ion batteries

The series is also well suited for use with lithium-ion batteries, which can be charged at a considerably faster rate than lead batteries. Overall, this contact system offers the following key advantages: constantly high contact pressure, high-quality solid power contacts, continuous low resistance, low contact warming and high resistance to shock and vibration.

“Connect – Contact – Control”. Under this motto, Schaltbau GmbH develops and manufactures electromechanical components for transportation technology, energy, industry and industrial trucks. Founded in 1929, the company has ten locations of its own and more than 60 sales partners worldwide. Its range of products includes connectors, snap-action switches, contactors and electrics for rolling stock. The Schaltbau GmbH quality management system is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 and its ecological management system meets DIN EN ISO 14001 standards. Furthermore, the company has been a Q1 supplier to Deutsche Bahn AG since 2004. Its German plants in Velden and Aldersbach have been certified in accordance with the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) since October 2008.

Schaltbau GmbH
Ms Svenja Bierbrauer, Marketing
Hollerithstrasse 5
81829 Munich
Germany
bierbrauer@schaltbau.de
www.schaltbau-gmbh.de
Phone: +49 89 93005-153
Fax: +49 89 93005-156

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