Bowl Trolley Drive System

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

The Electrical System included:

  • Battery Pack & Wiring
  • Two Inverter Panels
  • Two VSD Panels
  • Two E-Stop Buttons mounted on the drive and non-drive ends
  • Four Flashing Strobe Lights mounted on the drive and non-drive ends
  • Infrared sensors mounted on the drive and non-drive ends
  • Battery Isolator Switch
  • Remote Control