Jerger Debuts 2017 APEX to Create Cutting-edge Technology and Product Feast

As the world's leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic handlers, JLG (Jergers) made a stunning appearance and exhibited a series of cutting-edge technologies and innovative products.

The photo shows JLG exhibiting a variety of cutting-edge products at APEX

So, what are the highlights of JLG at APEX?

Highlight 1: The JLG Aerial Platform Concept

JLG statically displayed a high-altitude platform concept machine developed for improving production efficiency on rough terrain. The self-balancing chassis of this model can automatically adjust the equipment balance in vertical or horizontal direction according to the rugged conditions of the ground:

The self-balancing chassis reduces three rounds of ground and keeps the device driving on sloping ground or on rough terrain.

An aerial work platform equipped with a self-balancing chassis can pass through a slope with a 10 degree angle while the boom is raised, eliminating the need for repositioning and gaining more work time.

Because the chassis can also be lowered to reduce the overall height of the device, it can be more easily loaded, unloaded and transported.

Video is JLG concept of aerial work platform

Highlights 2: SkyGuard Operator Protection System

At the beginning of this year, JLG officially announced the SkyGuard operator protection system as the standard accessory of all JLG arm-type aerial work platforms, and is also one of the highlights of APEX.

Once the system is activated, the device will immediately stop all operations, and the components will perform reverse actions in reverse logical order:

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This reverse operation is the first in the industry:

It can be activated from any angle, neither hindering the operation nor reducing the working range of the aerial work platform, providing additional protection for the equipment.

It will not increase the size of the device, nor will it affect the operation of the platform.

The system can be restarted with a foot switch or emergency stop switch. There are no moving parts and no additional regular maintenance is required.

Highlight 3: Contactless Enhanced Detection System

JLG also demonstrated another security-oriented technology, the Enhanced Detection System (EDS), for aerospace, aerospace and other high-altitude applications that require extra care.

EDS is an upgraded version of the existing JLG soft contact system. Soft contacts use whisker-triggered switches that stop the device from moving when it comes in contact with obstacles. EDS uses advanced infrared technology to sense nearby obstacles:

When a peripheral obstacle is detected, EDS will slow down first and shut down the device before touching the obstacle.

When the arm or scissor lift is approaching an obstacle, there is a visual and audible alarm to alert the operator.

When the contactless EDS shuts down the device, it can only be reversed unless the operator changes the system settings to slowly approach the target.

The picture shows the JLG non-contact enhanced detection system (EDS) simulation demo

Highlight 4: Telematics

To help equipment owners reduce their total holding costs, JLG also demonstrated its telematics technology.

With the help of stable visualization and real-time monitoring of device connectivity enhancements, the technology effectively helps leasing companies manage high-altitude platform fleets:

Through telematics technology, users can track the use of the device, including the use of time, device diagnostics, fuel consumption, real-time alarm and error, engine oil pressure and temperature, and theft.

The renter can also diagnose equipment failures, monitor ideal maintenance intervals, reduce unexpected failures, and communicate telephone calls more efficiently with technicians, thereby extending uptime, improving time management, optimizing investment cycles, and reducing the overall holding of the entire fleet. cost.

The photo shows JLG at the APEX exhibition site

In addition, at the APEX show, JLG also demonstrated future training services using aerial platform simulators, as well as a variety of ultra-high popularity of the main models.

In the future, JLG will continue to use cutting-edge technologies and products to further increase the productivity of high-altitude operations, reduce the total cost of ownership, and improve construction site safety! (This article comes from Jerger)