Outcomes

“The experts at Kraft were instrumental in helping us design from the concept stage all the way through the run-off of this crucial vehicle for our company.”

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Kraft Upgraded 1970s DC Powered Truck to AC Electric Drive Technology to Optimize Performance


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Product specification, testing, and integration

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Start-up support

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Schabmueller Pump Motors for Lift and Steering

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Dana Schwarzmueller Traction, Steer, and Lift Motor Controllers

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Danfoss Plus+1 DM430 Display

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Complete Software Integration of Traction, Steer, and Lift

Results:

Kraft successfully designed a new AC electrical system for L15 platform trucks that have smoother control than the old DC system with no maintenance required.

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Kraft Designed All-new Battery Powered Electric Drive System to Revolutionize the Utility Market


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Design & Engineering

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Custom Programming

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Field Sales Application Expertise

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Start-Up Support

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InMotion Generator/Motor

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InMotion Motor Controller

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Danfoss Plus+1 Controller

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Lithionics Battery System

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Hilliard Centrifugal Clutch

Results:

Kraft contributed to the successful design of an innovative machine that is powerful and extremely quiet, improving jobsite safety and allowing longer work hours.

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Kraft Designed a Compact and Efficient Hydraulic System for Crucial Fire Fighting Equipment


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Field Sales Management

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Design Engineering

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Technical & Customer Service

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Danfoss H1P Pump

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Danfoss Series 90 Motor

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Danfoss Controller

Results:

Kraft designed a compact and efficient hydraulic system that aids in making fighting fire safer and more effective.

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Kraft Redesigned a New Truck to Fill The Gap in Mulch Blowing Vehicle Options


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Engineering Design

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On-Site Sales Consulting

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Field Testing for Quality Control

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Danfoss 90 Series, 45 Series, and H1 pumps

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Danfoss Plus+1 Controls

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HBC Radiomatic Controls

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Hydro-Leduc Motor

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HydraForce Valves

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Custom Wiring

Results:

Kraft allowed a company to realize a competitive market price point for their machine by redesigning and making strategic component selections.

“Kraft was instrumental, with their products and technical assistance, in the creation of a solution that left the customer delighted with its performance capabilities.”

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Kraft Designed an All-new Machine That Offered More Safe, Smooth, and Efficient Operation


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Engineering Software Design

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Field Sales & Consulting

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Application Field Testing

Equipment:

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Danfoss Plus+1 Master Controller

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Danfoss Expander Plus+1 I/O Module

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MIWD27 Drive Assembly

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Schwarzmüller MI01 Steer Motor Controller

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Schwarzmüller MI03 Traction Motor Controller

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Topcon/Wachendorff Display

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Single Action Joystick

Results:

Kraft successfully designed an all-electric drive scissor lift with omni-directional steering, resulting in easy and safe maneuverability with the flip of a switch.

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Kraft Upgraded Concrete Mixer, Eliminating 80% of Operator Errors


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Engineering and software design

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Field sales

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Application field testing

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Wachendorff A6 Display

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Danfoss PLUS+1

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Danfoss PVG32

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Danfoss cartridge valve manifolds

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Danfoss OMS motors with EMD

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HMI Systems 8 and 12 button keypads

Results:

Kraft’s upgrades to a cement mixer resulted in easier tracking, monitoring of material and concrete poured, improved speed control, and the elimination of 80% of user errors.

“The solutions that Kraft have provided have allowed us to make our customers more productive and therefore more profitable. Their success has increased our sales and keeps us at the forefront of interfacing with the leading machine-control technology.”

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