Industrial Motor Inverters/Controllers
Inverters for Low-Voltage Mobile Machine Applications
Reliable motor control is essential in many mobile machinery applications, with inverters playing a pivotal role in allowing for smooth, precise performance. At Cross Company and our Mobile Systems Integration Group, we work directly with you to select, integrate, and optimize your motor inverters for speed, torque, or power generation. With programmed features like speed ramping upon start up/shut down, and torque limiting, we can provide you with the optimal product to meet your job function needs.
Working with Cross Company also ensures that your mobile machine is optimized for job function along with any other necessary considerations (such as safety requirements, weight or noise limits, etc). While providing seamless operation and enhanced functionality, this ensures that your machine meets yours and your customers requirements.
Motor Inverters For Your Application
Inverters are necessary for converting DC bus power to the AC power needed for the AC motors commonly used in mobile work systems. They are commonly used because they are the most efficient motors in the market which is critical in on and off-road electrification projects because of the cost of lithium batteries. These inverters also provide advanced features such as precise speed, torque, and power controls.
We also utilize inverters with CAN-based communication protocols for flexible and reliable machine performance. We believe that when you partner with Cross Company, you’re getting more than just a single component. We look at the entire machine and how each of the components work together to efficiently perform the desired job function.
Superior Quality
High Reliability
Exact Flexibility
Enhanced Safety
Core Capabilities of Motor Inverters
Speed Control
Speed is a primary consideration when considering inverter selection. Set engine speeds can be inherently limiting. Having the ability to change and manipulate the speed of the electric motor is probably the single most important feature that these inverters provide. This allows us to have precise control over your machine job function, and at the most efficient setting possible
Torque Control
Other applications may require torque adjustments as opposed to speed control. For mobile machinery requiring high levels of torque control, the inverter can send torque-specific commands. Again, this allows us to have precise control over your machine job function
Generator Mode
When a motor needs to operate as a generator (such as for regenerative braking), the inverter manages the AC signal and converts it to DC. This allows the motor/generator to put DC power back into the battery pack, therefore recharging the battery.
Selecting the Right Inverter For Your Project
Single-Motor vs Dual-Motor Inverters – The majority of inverters are designed for single-motor applications, but dual-inverter configurations are also available for machines requiring control of two motors simultaneously (for example, one for job function and one for vehicle operation). Dual-motor inverters are typically used when the two motors are located in close proximity to each other. This can allow for some overall machine cost savings.
Heat Dissipation Options – Inverters also come with varying cooling solutions, such as finned heat sinks or liquid cooling options. These are designed to suit differing thermal demands based on the specific application requirements and are taken into account by our team.
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.
Why Partner With Cross for Inverters?
Proven Products – Through our strategic partnerships with industry-leading brands, Cross Company is able to source the right inverter for your specific application. Our team of engineers, technicians, and experts work to understand the scope of your machine, ideal job function, load requirements, number of motors, and system design specifications/constraints in order to source the best equipment possible.
These brands are known for both their high reliability and durability, and are built to withstand the demanding environment of mobile equipment. We are also able to source inverters that are produced locally, shortening lead times.
Ease of Setup and Tuning – Partnering with Cross Company simplifies the motor-inverter setup process. We’re able to offer
- On-site motor tuning, eliminating the need to send motors to the manufacturer (thus extending downtime)
- Compatibility with a wide range of motor options, including induction and permanent magnet AC motors
Expertise in Custom Solutions – Our experienced team has been applying motor inverters for over 5+ years in the on and off-road mobile machine market. We are fluent in multiple inverter programming languages. Please reach out to Cross MSI with your machine application.
