Aerial Equipment – Universal Reservoir Challenge A leading producer of mobile aerial equipment work platforms, including boom and scissor lifts, needed to reduce its direct material costs of hydraulic reservoirs while improving delivery flexibility and lead-time. Solution Utilizing the Helical Program, Helgesen helped the customer realize a 19% savings by employing the following techniques: 30% […]
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Refuse Equipment
Universal Reservoir – Refuse Equipment Challenge Oil leaking from filter assembly Need for one universal reservoir for all models Solution Integrate filter assembly into a reservoir to eliminate leak points. Utilize Helgesen design toolsets to optimize available working envelope, resulting in a common fluid conditioning system across multiple truck models. CLIENT — Bridgeport ManufacturingPrintable Case […]
Mining Equipment
Reducing Total Operating Costs On Mining Equipment Challenge A leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment needed to reduce annual costs to remain competitive in its markets. Solution Utilizing the Helical Program, Helgesen helped the customer realize a 26% savings by employing the following techniques: 25% reduction in purchase finished components leveraging the Demand Matrix […]
Construction Equipment
Simplified Hydraulic Tank Redesign For Construction Equipment Challenge A leading manufacturer of telescopic loading construction equipment requested redesign ideas to simplify the hydraulic tank and circuit to alleviate existing filtration problems, lengthy assembly time and vendor complexity. Solution Utilizing the Helical Program, Helgesen redesigned the hydraulic sub-system to ensure proper filtration, gauge pressure and overall […]
Lift Equipment
HydroNucleation Technology For Lift Equipment Challenge Based on availability, customer was intending on using a reservoir much larger than hydraulic system requirements. Solution Utilizing HydroNucleation technology to commonize two platform requirements into one common fluid conditioning device. CLIENT — Elliott Equipment CompanyPrintable Case Study (PDF)
Construction / Lift Equipment JLG Industries
HydroNucleation Technology For JLG Industries Challenge To provide a cost reduced common hydraulic tank for the JLG Series 800A and 800S Series boom lifts. Solution Design a common tank for two specific models to reduce total cost. Improve internal tank design to enhance filtration, reduce assembly time and leak points Improvements also gain a larger […]