Modularity is the key to flexible and efficient work vehicles that can be quickly adapted to different functional requirements. This maximises the possible uses and minimises life cycle costs at the same time.
In our modular system, components are designed in such a way that they can be combined independently of each other, allowing areas of application to be expanded or changed.
Vehicle drives from the modular MPV® VentuS® platform are one thing above all: sustainable! Thanks to the modular design of the drive train, low-emission and even emission-free configurations can be realised, for example: Fully electric drives with energy supply from the overhead line, from traction batteries or with diesel-generator drives.
There are significant economic benefits to be gained from the use of modular components and structures. A modular system shortens the vehicle production time and increases the efficiency of operation and maintenance.
Our modular MPV® VentuS® system moves with the times! Unexpected as well as planned changes to work tasks or external influences, such as technological leaps or changes to the legal framework, require adaptability. Our MPV® VentuS® ensures that our customers can utilise their vehicle efficiently today and throughout its entire service life.
Not only is the vehicle's drivetrain, which is located in the vehicle frame undercarriage, modular in design, but also work equipment, such as cranes or platforms, as well as vehicle modules, such as the vehicle frame and the cabs themselves. Installation spaces and interfaces are clearly defined, making each module self-contained.
The result is a modular system that is variable and expandable in terms of vehicle length, type of implement, drive system and intended use - in short: modular.
Of particular interest is the configuration of an MPV® VentuS® vehicle type to fulfil track work tasks in combination with a (partially) electric drive train, which is supplemented by a traction battery, for example. This clever combination enables exhaust emission-free work in tunnels and minimised noise emissions near residential areas.
Of particular interest is the configuration of an MPV® VentuS® vehicle type to fulfil track work tasks in combination with a (partially) electric drive train, which is supplemented by a traction battery, for example. This clever combination enables exhaust emission-free work in tunnels and minimised noise emissions near residential areas.
The MPV® VentuS® is an excellent choice both for work on the track and, in particular, for use on the overhead line. In addition to the GAF configurations, an additional vehicle type can be equipped with a special crane, for example, which is ideal for working on the overhead line thanks to an additional, negatively articulated arm.
These cranes are ideally equipped with work baskets and are marketed by the manufacturer Palfinger as the ‘PKR’ series. Vehicle configurations with a working platform or lifting platform, such as the Palfinger PA1002, can also be an alternative.
In addition to the cages and platforms, contact wire pushers and measuring and earthing pantographs are also popular and have of course been taken into account for you within the modular MPV® VentuS® system.
We have developed a modular system that offers the right solution for every job.
The MPV® VentuS® is designed on the basis of DIN EN 14033-1 to -3 and is TSI-approved. In addition to the requirements from the TSI, additional national requirements, the NNTRs, of the respective area of use are taken into account. Our approval strategy and the modular system are closely linked.
‘The MPV® VentuS®’ does not exist in this sense. Thanks to extensive advance development of this ‘modular system’ MPV® VentuS®, a wide variety of vehicle configurations are possible by combining different modules from the MPV® VentuS® module portfolio. The minimum vehicle length over buffers can be approx. 16,500 mm and the maximum vehicle length approx. 22,500 mm.
The route classes that can be travelled depend on the desired payload to be carried and the mass of the vehicle configuration itself. Reference projects have already confirmed the drivability of route class A including the relevant payload.
To date, WINDHOFF has approved over 100 vehicles with ETCS, which over time has led to the development of significant expertise in this complex system in Rheine. In addition to the current ETCS 3.6.0 L2, national or route-specific train control systems can also be flexibly integrated.
On the one hand, the cabin modules have different lengths, but can also be designed to be unidirectional or bidirectional.
The conversion of implements can be realised as well as the expandability and interchangeability of drive modules. The strictly predefined interfaces of the overall system are used specifically for this purpose.
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Martin Kühnhenrich
Head of Sales and Project Management Rail Vehicle Technology
