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Improving Operator Stability in a Highly Adjustable Air Ride Seat
Opportunity: To meet the visibility needs of their operators, an OEM in the rail transportation industry utilized a seat that had a 180-degree electric rotation function and lifted the operator 12 inches. However, due to the application, as they’re working on a rail tamper machine, the operator is subject to a great deal of vibration […]
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Stages of Heavy Equipment Cab Creation
The process of designing a new cab, or redesigning an existing cab for a piece of heavy machinery is a very complex process. From the very beginning, each decision is dictated by a series of requirements, including safety certifications and space constraints, and OEM desires, such as controls and special features. The best way to […]
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Making of a Cab: Operator Station
“At the highest level, cab size is the primary design constraint for an operator control station, but at the lower level it’s really about maximizing comfort for that operator.” The process of designing a new cab, or redesigning an existing cab for a piece of heavy machinery is a very complex process. From the very beginning, each decision […]
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Designing an Optional Operator Cab for Heavy Equipment
“The cab can be added to any operator station, even those already in the field. It’s an improved, turn-key package for the machine, with or without a cab.” The ability to offer customizations and options to heavy equipment end users is invaluable in the current economic climate. For example, as discussed in the video below, […]
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Inside GS: Total Machine Control
“Even though the request was a joystick, what an OEM really needs is a more integrated control system for the operator.” Joysticks are unique to each machine and application. As the primary touchpoint for an operator, it can be tempting to utilize that for every aspect of machine control. But in order to maintain optimal […]
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