PRESS RELEASE
Safe and reliable power supply:
Demag DCL-Pro compact conductor line
*New enclosure profile featuring
honeycomb pattern
*Patented connectors cut assembly times
*Up to 200 A in continuous
operation
Düsseldorf, 31 October 2012. Safe and reliable
power supply with the new generation of Demag conductor line system: DCL-Pro is used to supply power to
mobile equipment and to transfer power and control signals. DCL-Pro features a newly developed,
highly rigid enclosure profile of honeycomb design, which can be used to
accommodate up seven conductors with a cross-section of up to 70 mm². This design enables currents of up
to 200 A to be supplied in continuous operation.
In addition, DCL-Pro features
pre-assembled connectors, which makes assembly much easier and cuts the time
required for installation. Compatibility between DCL-Pro and its predecessor
model DCL also makes it possible to extend existing installations.
Dr Thomas Bönker, Head of the
Components Business Unit, states: “With our new DCL-Pro compact conductor line, we are
offering a power-supply system which has been further developed on the basis of
practical needs with the aim of ensuring absolute reliability all along the
line. To achieve this, we have implemented
a new enclosure design any many minor current collection improvements to ensure safe and reliable
operation over a long service life.”
Profile section enclosure design with honeycomb
pattern
The new DCL-Pro is based on a new
enclosure profile. Thanks to its
honeycomb design, the enclosure displays high intrinsic rigidity with high
bending resistance for a low deadweight. Furthermore, the profile section has
been provided with a larger conductor rail recess. DCL-Pro can accommodate up to seven
copper conductors with a maximum cross-section of 70 mm². This design enables currents of up
to 200 A to be supplied in continuous operation. The enclosure profile is offered in
two designs: for straight tracks and for curved tracks with a minimum radius of
800 mm. In addition, the entire track can be
equipped with a profile seal. This enables improved IP 24 enclosure to be
achieved.
The design is compatible with the
previous DCL system. In this way,
existing installations can be extended with ease.
Patented connectors for simple assembly
The DCL-Pro compact conductor line
features fully pre-assembled connectors with high standards of safety. This ensures simple assembly for
rapid installation. The patented
connectors are provided with a click-connection mechanism. This ensures a secure hold even
before assembly work begins, since the rail connectors cannot slip. In addition, the bolted retaining
system employed provides for improved ease of assembly. If a joint needs to be opened at
intervals for maintenance and inspection purposes, it is not necessary to
disassemble the entire connection arrangement. The connector remains on the copper
conductor rail. The DCL-Pro
connection arrangement also forms a seamless rail connection at the end of the
copper conductor to ensure reliable power transfer.
Adjustment on site, as required
DCL-Pro straight sections are
offered in standard lengths of 4,000 mm, intermediate lengths are already
supplied cut to length ex works. Thanks to its clever interface design, DCL-Pro can
also be modified on site, if necessary. Solutions to meet such specific
needs can be easily achieved by means of the system’s connector cap adapter.
Reliable current collector system
DCL-Pro current collector trolleys
are fitted with an optimised wheel system which facilitates smooth travel
characteristics for a longer service life. Current collector trolleys are
available in two versions with different wheel geometries: current collector
trolleys for straight travel are fitted with guide wheels that have a wide
wheel contour. For travel on curved and straight
tracks, current collector trolleys are used with guide wheels that have a
narrow wheel contour. The current collector trolleys are rated for travel
speeds of up to 200 m/min. Wear-resistant spring-loaded contacts provide for high
currents and control signal transfer free of interference. Bronze sliding contacts are suitable
for standard applications; graphite sliding contacts are available as an
alternative for arduous operating conditions.
Precise power infeed arrangement
DCL-Pro includes a comprehensive
range of system components for installation configurations to meet individual
needs. For example, the power infeed can be
integrated at any point along the track. Besides the centre powerfeed
arrangement, there is also a further small powerfeed arrangement that is
specially designed for straight or curved track sections with a conductor
cross-section of up to 15 mm². Alternatively, power can also be fed into the system
at the ends of the track.
System designed for ease of maintenance
The system offers particularly easy
maintenance thanks to good accessibility to all parts of the installation. The connector caps can be opened
wide enough to provide good access to the connectors for assembly and
maintenance purposes. For maintenance purposes, the current collector
trolley can also be easily removed from the track at any joint without the need
to disassemble the connectors.
Designer tool for planning installations
The DCL-Pro compact conductor line
can be used to implement solutions tailored to meet your individual needs. Demag provides planners of
installations with a web-based Designer tool. The convenient planning tool at www.demagdesigner.com can be used to assist detail
planning including the generation of parts lists.
About Demag/Terex
Demag, one of the world’s leading brands for industrial cranes and crane components, is part of Terex Corporation’s Terex Material Handling & Port Solutions segment. The company sees its core competence in the development, construction and production of technically sophisticated cranes and hoists, the provision of services for these products and the manufacture of high-quality components.
Demag, one of the world’s leading brands for industrial cranes and crane components, is part of Terex Corporation’s Terex Material Handling & Port Solutions segment. The company sees its core competence in the development, construction and production of technically sophisticated cranes and hoists, the provision of services for these products and the manufacture of high-quality components.
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer
engaged in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision
of reliable solutions to meet our customers’ needs for a wide range of
applications such as construction and infrastructure, shipping and
transportation, quarrying, refining, energy and utility industries and
manufacturing. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work
Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and
Materials Processing. Terex offers financial products and services to assist
in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. Visit www.demagcranes.de and www.terex.com for further information.
Contact for product and
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Dan Konstantinovsky
Phone: 440-248-2400
Email: dan.konstantinovsky@demag-us.com
Phone: 440-248-2400
Email: dan.konstantinovsky@demag-us.com
Website: www.demag-us.com