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POWERMAX VERSION 2 Even more effective Following the Bauma Fair 2010, where it was presented for the first time, the Powermax has kept evolving. It now meets the three objectives that the Faymonville engineers had designed it even better. The Powermax is a modular semi-trailer which stands out for its motorized and braking axles. There are three operating modes : Assist, SPMT (autopowered) and Trailer. Rainer Noe, head of our Modular Heavy Duty Systems department, points out the new features that set it apart from the first version : « The Powermax is designed to meet a three-fold objective which can be clearly seen in the three available modes of operation. First of all we have the Assist mode which aims to help the tractor pull the semi up slopes. On this point it's worth noting that the motor of the Powermax version 2 now develops a greater pulling force which can reach The Powermax version 2 is provided with a more powerful motor which ensures that in Assist mode one can travel at speeds of up to 13 km/h. a peak of 240 kW (326 hp). This additional power enables the Assist function to be used up to a speed of 13 km/h. In actual fact, when the speed drops below 13 km/h on a slope, the system starts pushing automatically. The vehicle is therefore better suited for its task and enables its usage to be optimised. Besides, the SAF motorised axles are now equipped with drum brakes which can be serviced without having to dismantle the hydraulic motor. This is a great advantage for the user. » It is worthwhile underlining that the Assist mode aims to replace a 6x4 or 8x4 pushing tractor. Two speeds PRODUCT TO THE MAX The second mode of operations is the SMPT or autopower mode. Rainer Noe : « When in autopower mode, the Powermax can run at two speeds When loaded, the speed is reduced, when necessary down to 6 km/h. When empty, one can cut the power to one of the two axle lines and just leave one axle power assisted. This motorised line of axles now enables a speed of 13 km/h to be reached because it can take advantage of the entire oil supply. I wish to point out here that the most powerful motor used on the Powermax is a last generation Euro 5 engine supplied by Mercedes-Benz. » The SMPT mode enables the semi (8 hydraulic motors in the wheels) to ‘shift’ up to 400 tons of useful load. Another novelty : the powerpack element (the engine block placed behind the semi which powers the motorised axles) does not clear the height of the semi. This provides greater flexibility in terms of load distribution. The Powerpack element can also be tilted hydraulically in order to overcome obstacles by increasing the ground clearance. For the sake of completeness, it is also worth noting the third operating mode which is the 'trailer' mode. In this instance, the modular block operates like a normal free-wheeling semi. In this position, the vehicle can travel at 80 km/h and has drum brakes on each axle. It can therefore travel without any problem on the public roads. The series production is now up and running and many examples have already found buyers in France, Russia and Italy. P. 04 The powerpack does not clear the height of the modular semi.
INDEPENDENT SUSPENSIONS Up to 12 t. per axle line Faymonville now offers independent suspensions. A novelty? Turning to wishbone axle links. The range of Faymonville solutions increases once again. After the pendelaxle we now add an independent suspension with wishbone axle links. The advantages according to Gilbert Brüls, Head of Development : « German legislation allows a load of 12 tons per axle line with independent suspensions. With fixed axle bodies, the load cannot exceed 10 tons. The turning angle is better than with traditional systems. Finally, the height of the load platform is just 850 mm for on road travel, which is very low. » The independent suspension has essentially been conceived for the Multimax. G. Brüls : « The absence of an axle body reduces the unladen weight and enables the creation of double or triple telescopic Multimax flatbeds with a very low loading height. What one can do with 6 axles, one can now do with 5 axles and 12 tons per line. What's more, the stability of a semi-trailer is much improved by the double wishbone axle links seeing as the load surface remains parallel to the ground whatever the height of the suspension. » G-MODULE SL New levels of performance The recent issue of Go to the Max (no. 17) presented you with a summary of the various variations of the G-module (G-UT, G-ST, G-MT et G-SL). Today, the G-SL offers new levels of performance. Rainer Noe, head of our Modular Heavy Duty Systems department, reveals these new features : « The new version of the G-SL this time offers an axle line load of 45 tons. By way of comparison, on the ST version designed for the European market, the maximum load is of 36 tons. The bending moment, which determines the sturdiness of the system, has also been increased and is now 25% greater that that of the ST version. What's more, we have increased the permitted point loads on the load area. In real terms, this means that the surface capable of supporting the load is now even greater. » The first modules go to Paris PRODUCT TO THE MAX Designed for markets outside Europe, the G-SL module is constantly evolving. These developments increase its performance and thus reinforce its position on the world market. Apart from this, this new version of the G-SL module still has a turning angle of 60° thanks to a pivoting system - a greater angle than that offered by the competition - and accepts all accessories, just like the other G modules. It is available from 2 till 6 axle line versions. The SL version is fundamental on the international market. It is particularly suited for difficult road conditions and falls within a category of engines which, along with the units in the S-module series, cover 80% of the world market. A market in which Faymonville must therefore play an important role. The first examples of this new variant will be on show at the Intermat trade show in Paris which takes place from the 16th to the 21st of April 2012. The technical solution chosen for our independent suspension : wishbone axle links. The G-SL module now offers even more outstanding levels of performance. P. 05
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