Mobile Equipment Electrification Components
Equipment Electrification for Mobile Hydraulics
Electrification of mobile machines is more than a passing trend. Increasingly, we’ve seen mobile equipment manufacturers switching from traditional diesel-powered engines to hybrid systems or even full vehicle electrification. And for good reason.
There are many benefits that accompany making the switch to a hybrid or full electric work vehicle. While some are making the switch due to increasing regulatory pressure, others have been convinced due to increased vehicle lifespans, lower fuel costs, and overall emission reduction.
While these are all compelling arguments in favor of hydraulic vehicle electrification, many OEMs and other equipment manufacturers are still hesitant to make the switch. But when you partner with Cross Mobile Systems Integration group, we can make the switch to electric systems as simple and painless as possible.
Components For Every Part of Your Electrification Project
Cross Mobile Systems Integration works with off-highway OEMs to improve their machine design and performance. Whether it’s hydraulics, electronics, controls or a full overhaul from ICE to electrified, Cross’s team of engineers works as an extension of our customer’s engineering team. We take the time to understand the unique requirements of each piece of mobile equipment and then design, prototype and build an optimized system for the machine.
Power Distrubition Unit (PDU)
Power delivery component for off-highway electric vehicles that manages the distribution of power from the energy source, such as a battery or fuel cell, to various critical subsystem loads such as traction inverters and on-board charging devices.
AC Motors
Converts electrical energy into mechanical power, driving the machine with efficient, high torque, AC permanent magnet motors, suited for demanding applications. It enables smooth operation, reducing wear and tear while optimizing energy use in mobile equipment.
Inverters
Regulates the conversion of DC power from the battery into AC power for the motor, ensuring smooth acceleration and precise control. Advanced inverters improve energy efficiency while supporting regenerative braking, feeding power back into the battery system.
Low Voltage DC/DC Converters
Converts high-voltage battery power to low-voltage energy for auxiliary components, maintaining efficient power distribution. This ensures stable operation for critical low-voltage systems, such as sensors, control modules, and safety features, without compromising overall power availability.
Low Voltage Bus
Distributes low-voltage power to various electrical components, ensuring stable and reliable operation across the entire system. It minimizes electrical losses and supports easy integration of additional devices, enhancing overall machine efficiency.
Machine Controller
Acts as the brain of the system, coordinating components to optimize machine operation, efficiency, and safety. It integrates sensors and communication protocols, providing real-time diagnostics and data logging for performance tracking.
Onboard Chargers
Charges the battery system using external power sources, enabling convenient recharging without removing the battery. Onboard chargers ensure fast, efficient charging, supporting various voltage levels for flexibility in different environments.
ePTO
Cross Company's Electric Power Take-Off (ePTO) solutions provide reliable and efficient electric power for mobile equipment, reducing reliance on traditional engine-driven PTOs. Ideal for applications requiring auxiliary power without engine idling, ePTO systems improve fuel efficiency, decrease emissions, and lower operating costs. without compromising overall performance.
Batteries and Battery Management Systems
Stores electrical energy to power the machine, offering extended runtime and performance tailored to specific application needs. Modern battery systems are built with safety, thermal management, and scalability in mind, providing reliability in rugged environments.
Motor Driven Gearbox
Cross Company's motor-driven gearboxes offer precise and efficient power transmission for mobile and industrial applications. These gearboxes are designed to work seamlessly with electric motors, providing optimized torque and speed control for demanding tasks.
Ready To Electrify?
Our experts can work with your team to develop a complete mobile electrification solution to ensure that you have the right equipment, working together, to improve your machine performance and productivity.
Electrification for Equipment Manufacturers
As a mobile machine OEM, there are many reasons you might consider using electric actuation over a traditional hydraulic system. It could be simply to satisfy a market demand such as low or no emission requirements, or to take advantage of green power credit initiatives.
Perhaps your machine does work in a residential community, and you have noise level requirements that you have to meet. Other factors could include idle mitigation, and perhaps the biggest; fuel economy. Generally speaking, PTO driven hydraulics are 36% less fuel efficient on average than electric drives.
Whatever your reason for considering electric components, Cross Company offers a wide range of equipment. With key partners Zapi Inc. and Omni Powertrain, we have a product that will fit your operating requirements. To learn more about the potential benefits of electrification for your machine and your customers, take a look at our articles: Electronic Steer-by-Wire vs Traditional Mechanical Steering and Avoid Tier IV Requirements Using a Hybrid Drive.
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Meet a Rising Demand
From construction to off-highway to even agriculture, more and more major OEMs are finding the electric or hybrid option appealing. And with recent advancements in both battery performance and cost, electrification is becoming steadily more achievable for equipment manufacturers.
As electrification becomes more and more available, there is a sound economic argument to be made in its favor. Taking into account the substantial difference in energy efficiency in electric mobile machinery as well as the lower lifetime maintenance cost, many are implementing electrification solutions. This is made even easier by the continuing decrease in battery cost and increase in battery efficiency.
If you’re considering electrification of your mobile work machine or fleet, you’ve come to the right place. Contact a Cross Mobile Systems Integration machinery electrification expert today.
Hybrid Vehicles or Full Electrification Solutions
Whether you intend your mobile machinery to be fully electric or a hybrid system, Cross has the experience, expertise, and manufacturing partnerships to make it happen.
We’ve worked with mobile machinery and other medium and heavy-duty work vehicles for decades. And we’ve made it our mission to stay ahead of the competition by keeping an eye on the market and on growing demands. That means that our customers also tend to be ahead of the curve when it comes to mobile technology implementation.
If your mobile fleet isn’t ready for large-scale full electrification, then creating hybrid mobile systems may be your best option. We can work with you to determine the best course of action based on your needs and budget.
Increased energy efficiency
Less lifetime maintenance
Reduced noise pollution
Decreased emissions
Meeting market demand
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many reasons mobile vehicle equipment manufacturers may choose to migrate away from traditional internal combustion engines towards an electric model. The primary ones include reduced emissions, lower fuel costs, increased vehicle lifespan, idle reduction technology, or even government mandate. Whatever your reason, if you need to switch to a more sustainable model, Cross can help.
A hybrid mobile machine is exactly what it sounds like: a combination of electric components and the components traditionally associated with hydraulic machinery. A hybrid machine may feature something like an idle mitigation system or an onboard generator to power a diesel engine. They are not “fully electrified” in the sense that there still is an engine and they are not 100% battery powered. They are often the first step towards electrification of a vehicle or fleet.
In truth, there are few industries that don’t benefit from some form of electrification or hybrid vehicles. We’ve seen machines from industries such as agriculture, mining, railroad, municipal, forestry, transportation, and recycling all benefit from some form of electrification. Whether it’s in the form of hybridization of fleets or full combustion engine replacement.
The Vehicle Electrification Company You Need
At Cross, we offer much more than just top-quality mobile machine parts and services. We provide the experience and expertise our OEM and other equipment manufacturer partners need to succeed.
Why Cross Mobile Equipment Electrification Components?
We’ve worked with OEMs and other equipment manufacturers for decades. We’ve helped design, prototype, and implement a variety of hydraulic and electrical systems for mobile work vehicles and other heavy machinery. And we’re excited to work with you on your next mobile vehicle project.
Whatever your reason, consider working with the Cross Mobile Systems Integration team to discuss your project goals, and which electrification products might be the best for your application. In addition, we can provide a complete system design utilizing our team of engineers so that we can help you decide what is the right technology or mix of technologies for your machine.
If you’re interested in mobile machinery electrification or electrical integration for hybrid systems, contact a Cross Mobile Systems Integration expert today.