Biewer Industrie goes electric with Sennebogen

Two Sennebogen 818 electric material handlers help to sort and load the materials and supply the processing facilities of Biewer Industrie GmbH, Hilden, Germany.

At Biewer the main material undergoing further processing is aluminium, in all its shapes and sizes. The recycling company has 60 years industry experience and its services range from separating composite materials to sawing up coils or compressing and bundling scrap metal. The two mobile electric material handlers are used everywhere in the business and offer Biewer Industrie energy efficiency and reduced emissions.

Just 100 kilowatt-hours on average per day are required by the new 818 mobile in the current e-series, delivered by sales and service partner Baumaschinen Rhein-Ruhr (BRR) of Herne, Germany, in September 2016. The machines’ low energy consumption was one of Biewer Industrie’s primary reasons for purchasing the material handers according to company management. In addition, the electrical drive makes operation inside the plant considerably more straightforward, according to Biewer. Lower background noise during everyday operation, the absence of additional ventilation and exhaust systems (which are not needed because off the electric technology) and lower consumption and maintenance costs are the most significant benefits of the electric material handlers, which Sennebogen has been producing for more than 30 years.

The new material handler offers operators a pleasant working environment because noise emissions and vibrations are considerably lower when compared with previous diesel machines, Sennebogen says. The newly designed Maxcab also is an attractive feature, featuring a comfortable seat, ergonomically arranged instruments and newly modeled swivel joysticks, the manufacturer says. The adjustable cabin improves visibility for the operator and can be raised up to 2.7 metres (nearly 9 feet), for instance, to give an unrestricted view of the baling press.

The mobile undercarriage is equipped for continuous material handling with 36-metric-ton axles and a large support base offering four-point outrigger support for stability, Sennebogen says. A quiet electric motor supplies 90 kilowatts of power and is connected to the supply network via a cable drum and 25 metres (82 feet) of cable length. The cable drum offers optimal maneuverability during driving and makes moving the machine between plants and sorting locations straightforward, the manufacturer says.

Caroline and Frank Biewer, managing directors of Biewer Industrie, say, "Thanks to the material handler's electric drive, working in the plant hall has become more pleasant for all employees. The benefits are less noise, no emissions and lower vibrations. In keeping with our company philosophy, the investment in a second truly green Sennebogen electric material handler is securing our future in terms of high-performance and efficient material handling."

Sennebogen is based in Straubing, Germany.