June 12, 2024 | News & Notices Providing a Quiet and Comfortable Working Environment through Efficient Control of Hydraulic Equipment and Electrical Motor, the e-Hydro Electrical Hydraulic System
Shimadzu Corporation has developed the all-new e-Hydro, an electrically controlled motorized hydraulic system. This innovative system represents a new era of integration, combining a specially developed e-Hydro electric motor with a low-noise hydraulic pump, *1 all the seamlessly controlled by intelligent equipment. This new system offers a quiet and efficient operational environment for commercial vehicles and special-purpose vehicles. As the industry experiences a significant shift towards electrics vehicles (EVs), these capabilities are now becoming increasingly essential in meeting the evolving demands of the market.
Special-purpose vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, and other work machinery utilize hydraulic systems that convert a small force into a large force to move heavy loads. In recent years, there has been a notable push for carbon neutrality even among special-purpose vehicles and construction machinery. This drive is propelling the transition from internal combustion engines to EVs forward. EVs require an electric moto to power the hydraulic pump replacing the need for an internal combustion engine. Given the limited space and weight constraints of the battery in EVs, achieving high efficiency is crucial for both the hydraulic pump and electric motor. Furthermore, as EV demand increase due to their quiet operation, it is essential for the hydraulic pump to generate minimal noise.
Comparison of mechanism to approach to Powering Work Equipment and Configuration of the e-Hydro
The e-Hydro design consists of a hydraulic pump, special electrical motor, and control device installing firmware*2. The e-Hydro system leverages Shimadzu’s extensive expertise in hydraulic technology resulting in efficient and user-friendly equipment comparable to traditional internal combustion engine trucks. This new system helps achieve space savings and improve minimal power consumption, enhancing the overall performance of the user’s equipment. Furthermore, integrating a low noise hydraulic pump helps minimize operational noise, which is particularly important in nighttime and urban settings. Shimadzu remain committed to enhancing our products in alignment with market and user requirements, while also offering new services that merge e-Hydro with IoT technology.
Features of e-Hydro
- Excellent Operability and Energy Savings with Customized Control
- Space Savings with a Special Design
- Low Noise Operation by SERENADE Technologies
The e-Hydro consists of low noise hydraulic Pump and electrical motor (Left) and Control Equipment (Right) Comprising the e-Hydro Motorized Hydraulic System
- *1: The hydraulic pump is used Shimadzu’s SERENADE Technologies. SERENADE Technologies reduce an unpleasant sound from hydraulic pump by reducing pulsation of discharge pressure. SERENADE is a trademark of Shimadzu Corporation.
- *2: Software controlling the hardware