Repair of drives for construction and materials handling equipment
Necessary for controlling electric motors on forklift trucks, cherry pickers and other construction machinery, electronic drives can suffer from malfunctions such as power loss, jerking or complete failure. Appropriate repair can extend their service life and optimize equipment performance. Repturn intervenes with a precise diagnosis and an effective repair, avoiding costly drive replacement.
Repair power and traction drives for construction and materials handling equipment
Electronic drives play a key role in the operation of construction machinery and materials handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers and other industrial machines. These components ensure precise control of motor speed and torque, guaranteeing optimum performance and enhanced operating safety. Two types of inverter are mainly used:
- Variable speed drives, which adjust voltage and current to efficiently power machine motors.
- Traction controllers, which regulate acceleration and deceleration for smooth, responsive driving on construction sites or in warehouses.
Frequent failures of electronic drives
Subjected to demanding working conditions, variable speed drives can experience a variety of electronic failures, impacting the smooth operation of construction machinery and handling equipment. Among the most common failures are :
- Total failure: The machine no longer responds to commands due to overvoltage, overheating or malfunction of internal components, rendering the drive inoperable.
- Malfunction: The drive causes power loss, jerking or random response, often caused by a communication problem with the ECU or unstable motor regulation.
- Component fault: Internal electronic components such as power transistors, capacitors or printed circuit boards may be damaged, preventing the drive from delivering a stable current.
- Output failure: The machine lacks responsiveness, speed and torque are reduced, which may be linked to an energy conversion problem or a control signal interruption.
A cost-effective alternative to replacement parts
Instead of replacing a faulty drive with a new one, a specialized repair reduces costs and extends equipment life. At Repturn, each drive undergoes advanced diagnostics to identify the precise cause of the malfunction. Our expert technicians then repair and replace the faulty components, ensuring optimal, safe operation.
By opting for repair, TP maintenance and lifting equipment repair professionals benefit from a fast, reliable solution for keeping their site machinery and handling equipment in working order, while optimizing their investment.
