The EVantage™ Battery Thermal Management System will ensure peak battery performance and longevity for electric 20-ton Komatsu excavators in dirty, rugged environments.
Building on the strength of a long-standing relationship, Modine, a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced that it has been selected as the thermal management supplier for a new Komatsu excavator. Komatsu, an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of construction, mining, and forestry equipment, technologies and services, has integrated the Modine EVantage™ L-CON Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) in its 20-ton excavators to optimize performance, extend longevity, and reduce downtime.
“This marks another important milestone in Modine’s advance into the EV side of the commercial segments we have served for years, and we are delighted that Komatsu has selected Modine as the thermal management supplier for its latest electric excavator model,” said Gina Maria Bonini, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Thermal Systems at Modine. “Our partnership with Komatsu is based on a shared commitment to excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry. We believe this work is a further testament to the reliability and quality of our products and services, and we look forward to continued success together.”
Komatsu excavators are designed to meet the rigorous demands of the construction industry while delivering the high-quality performance and reliability for which Komatsu is known. Equipped with advanced technology and precision engineering, the 20-ton electric excavator offers an electric powertrain that produces 123 kW of power and is backed by a 451 kWh battery. Without compromising on arm crowd force or swing torque, the excavator offers fast cycle times, effortless multifunction motions, and precise bucket movements and lifting capabilities.
The Modine L-CON BTMS integrates advanced heat exchanger technology with smart controls and electronics engineered to withstand harsh construction environments. The system features plug-and-play integration, provides unprecedented flexibility for vehicle designers with its compact size and can optimize the temperature range for an entire bank of batteries with a single unit. With the freedom to integrate battery thermal management on space-constrained off-highway and commercial chassis, manufacturers can ensure optimal battery performance in harsh, dirty environments.
Leveraging more than a hundred years of thermal management experience, Modine EVantage thermal management systems Komatsu, including the L-CON BTMS, are designed, manufactured, and tested for operation in harsh environments and ruggedized to operate reliably in high-vibration applications, especially suitable for construction applications. With a state-of-the-art design and testing center and decades of vehicle component testing experience, Modine ensures that customers have confidence in the performance and longevity of the commercial EVs they produce, regardless of duty cycles or operating environment.
SOURCE: PRNewswire