The Indian construction industry is witnessing an increasing need for intelligent system solutions, sustainable technologies, and a rapid development cycles to support customer expectations, and ZF Group is ready to meet these expectations.
The ZF Group is demonstrating its expertise in driveline technology and intelligent system solutions making it the ideal partner to meet customer expectations at the EXCON India 2023, (South Hall 1, Booth F121) being held in Bengaluru.
In line with these plans, ZF has made investments in a new plant of over 12,000 sq mts to cater to the domestic and export market. This will help the plant to cater its production to domestic and export requirements. The new plant in Coimbatore together with the main hub in Germany will support the production capacity needed for the future market growth in the global construction equipment market.
This showcase of global technologies and investment in a new plant reiterates the Group’s commitment to the growth of domestic industry in the region and its focus on the region.
ZF Group, a global leader in hydraulic and electrohydraulic braking systems, supports customers in the heavy duty, off-highway, construction, mining, and agriculture sectors with safe and efficient brake technology. ZF’s technologies contribute to low or zero emissions and offer increased productivity at construction sites.
The Indian Off-Highway segment is estimated to grow significantly. In India, the construction industry is upbeat about the market potential with rapid urbanization and the push for infrastructural connectivity, which the country is witnessing.
The industrialization of the ERGOPOWER M transmission series at ZF Coimbatore plant will contribute to that development.
Akash Passey, President ZF Group in India said, “This new plant and localization of transmissions and axles at our plant in Coimbatore will further our ambition of ‘Make in India for the World’ and ‘Make in India for India.’ This move makes us more agile in meeting customer expectations and enables our customers to get easy access to our world-leading technologies with local manufacturing competencies. The economic tailwinds of growing urbanization and the key thrust on infrastructural growth, makes the ZF Group in India is positive about the market and the opportunities present.”
The Future of Construction: ZF Group to showcase Intelligent System Solutions from conventional driveline to full vehicle electrification at EXCON India 2023
• ZF to display electrification solutions that deliver maximum performance
• Advanced Brake-by-Wire Solutions for the Global Construction Industry
• Intelligent mechanical systems for electric forklifts
• Product Range with a high level of localization for domestic market & manufacturing with global quality standards establishes ZF’s commitment to “Make in India”
ZF’s technologies contribute to low or zero emissions and offer increased productivity at construction sites.
Electric Drive Solutions – Zero Emissions Technologies Deliver Maximum Performance for Construction Applications. ZF’s newly developed eTRAC electric drive system combines the performance and productivity found in traditional drivelines with important benefits that electric systems can offer. Thanks to its modular design, this new range of electric drives can easily be adapted for construction applications, providing:
• Zero emissions without compromising performance
• Low noise level
• Efficient electrical components
• Robust and reliable mechanical driveline
• Compact installation space
Compact vehicles such as loaders, site dumpers or telehandlers are the early adopters of e-mobility solutions for the construction equipment market, particularly in urban or emission-regulated areas. The eTRAC driveline system – with its range from 20-60 kW continuous power and for 48/96/650-volt emotors(Fig.1_electric compact loader) – provides the necessary zeroemission drive required for these vehicles. ZF is a full system supplier, providing both the electric drive as well as a combination of front and rear axles, inverters and an eDCU (Electric Drive Control Unit). This best-in-class solution achieves the same output as conventional drivetrains, without compromising traction and end speed performance.
ZF’s newly launched eCD (electric Central Drive) system for backhoe loaders consists of a two-speed powershift transmission with integrated parking brake, electric motor, and inverter. To meet increasing customer demand, ZF also offers the ePTO to operate the working hydraulics.
The system can also be optionally adjusted with an axle disconnection. The system can be scaled up to peak torque 850 Nm and continuous power of 80 kW. Three power classes of ZF’s electric central drive system - eCD50, eCD70 and eCD90 (Fig.2_electric backhoe loader) - are available to cover different vehicle sizes for targeted applications. The electric central drives can easily be adapted for various vehicle applications including mobile excavators, telehandlers, or forestry equipment.
To complete the range of electric drives for larger construction vehicles, ZF is offering the eTRAC eCD110-210 series for mid-sized wheel loaders, consisting of an electro-mechanical powershift transmission as well as one emotor for traction and ePTO. An electric drive control unit for overall system performance and power management completes the system. With a 650 V operating voltage, the system can be scaled up to 120 kW continuous power while the ePTO ranges from 30 to 70 kW continuous power (Fig.3_electric midsized wheel loader). Thanks to its modular design, the system can be integrated into additional vehicle applications and can be driven independently from the power source. The company´s solutions can be adapted for both battery-electric vehicles and fuel-cell battery electric vehicles, which will also play a significant role in the future of construction equipment.
Intelligent braking portfolio provides turnkey solutions for off-highway customers
• ZF’s electrohydraulic braking solution supports rapid transition to electric and autonomous vehicle applications
• Scalable technology offers ease of installation, adaptable brake pressure
A global leader in hydraulic and electrohydraulic braking systems, ZF supports customers in the heavy duty, off-highway, construction, mining, and agriculture sectors with safe and efficient brake technology.
The company’s newest brake-by-wire solution is an important step change, as it provides vehicle manufacturers the ability to control deceleration via an electronic signal that adjusts brake pressure when needed, removing the need for hydraulic lines in the cab and evolving towards remote and autonomous operation.
The system is comprised of three components: an electronic pedal, electrohydraulic brake valve and a universal controller. Together, the system offers vehicle manufacturers ease of installation, electrohydraulic brake valves for precision brake control and adaptable pedal response/brake feel that can be customized to fit a vehicle’s brand identity. It also provides key operator benefits including reduced cabin noise, and passenger car-like comfort for brake feel.