Exhibition News 2012 InnoTrans 2012 September 18 - 21 - Berlin Liebherr-Transportation Systems Liebherr-Aerospace © DB AG, Airbus
Editorial Francis Niss Dear Reader, InnoTrans in Berlin is an event of utmost importance for Liebherr. As in the past, we are participating with enthusiasm this year to present the products and the technologies we have developed for the rail industry. The industry is currently facing a downturn. Indeed, the global economic and financial conditions restrain the implementation of new train projects and the replacement of rolling stock.
Contents Editorial 2 Liebherr-Transportation Systems 4 A Strong Network .................................................... 6 Air Cycle Air Conditioning Technology...................... 8 Electro-Hydraulic Actuation..................................... 10 Saline Provides Services for Rail Vehicle Industry .......................................... 12 News From Around the World ................................ 14 CSeries: Landing Gear and Air Management Systems .....................................
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Transportation Systems Liebherr’s Transportation Systems Division, a Strong Network The railway industry shows growth perspectives in the medium term, even if it seems that the dynamics have slightly slowed down in the last few months. While countries that were hit particularly hard by the current economic and debt crisis cancelled or postponed several projects, the railway industry as a whole continues to grow.
Transportation Systems Liebherr-Transportation Systems GmbH & Co KG in Korneuburg, Austria The manufacturing site of LiebherrTransportation Systems in Radinovo (Bulgaria) has expanded its operation. The local company called LiebherrTransportation Systems Marica EOOD is in charge of the series production of all large-scale European HVAC projects. The joint venture in China’s Zhejiang province, Liebherr Zhongche Transportation Systems Co., Ltd.
Transportation Systems The Eco-Friendly Solution for Air Conditioning in Trains Liebherr’s air cycle air conditioning system simply uses air as refrigerant to provide a comfortable climate for passengers. The system operates with an open loop process and draws the air required for the cooling process from the environment. The air expands and thus cools. Then the cool air runs through the heat exchanger and is subsequently returned to the ambience.
Transportation Systems Thanks to the reduced number of its key components, which is based on the fact that the refrigerant channel does not need to be sealed, the system offers higher reliability. Moreover, failed components can be isolated and exchanged much faster on an air cycle system than on a traditional system, which normally requires the replacement of the complete cooling unit. Therefore maintenance operations are significantly simpler.
Transportation Systems Electro-Hydraulic Actuators − an Intelligent Solution for Rail Transport Electro-hydraulic actuators (EHA) work as compact, high-performance “power houses” in rail vehicles, and are produced by Liebherr to meet specific customer requirements in a wide range of applications. Liebherr performs their assembly, filling and final testing under extremely clean conditions and thus ensures they will achieve many years of service in the tough environment of rail transport.
Transportation Systems The new Bombardier V300 ZEFIRO high-speed train © Bombardier Transportation New Generation of Compact, Reliable and Service-Friendly Actuators Last year, Liebherr-Transportation Systems developed a new type of electro-hydraulic drive system for rail vehicles for Bombardier Transportation. In the first stage, concepts for two versions of this new a ctuator type were drawn up.
Transportation Systems Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc. Provides Services for Rail Vehicle Industry Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc. is now also engaged in servicing transportation systems. The company has recently established a test area to service Liebherr’s level ing systems. By 2016, 706 rail cars will be equipped with these systems and delivered to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), which operates the transit system of the Chicago metropolitan area (Illinois, USA).
Transportation Systems Order from Hungarian State Railways In February 2012, Liebherr-Transportation Systems received the order from the Hungarian State Railways (MAV) to provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC systems) for two new prototype cars of the so called IC + train. These coaches will be built in Szolnok, about 100 km east of Budapest, and will be ready by the end of the year 2012. The contract considers an option of 48 additional coaches.
Transportation Systems Air Conditioning Systems for Variotrams in London In August 2011, German railway vehicle manufacturer Stadler Pankow GmbH selected LiebherrTransportation Systems as supplier of air conditioning systems for six Variotrams. The trams will be op erated by Tramlink in the south of London (UK). The package includes twelve saloon rooftop air conditioning units and six driver cab air conditioning units.
Transportation Systems Supplying Swiss Railways’ Double-Decker Liebherr-Transportation Systems has recently been selected by Bombardier's bogies business unit to supply the roll compensation and lateral suspension systems for Swiss Railways’ next generation double-decker intercity service. This project will feature Bombardier FLEXX* Tronic WAKO* technology which is an innovative mechatronic system for the compensation of the natural roll movement of a car body.
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Aerospace Looking Ahead: Liebherr-Aerospace Invests in Infrastructure, Research and Development At Liebherr-Aerospace’s birthplace in Lindenberg (Germany) new facilities will be constructed in the years to come. The areas for production and customer service will be enlarged to meet the aircraft manufacturers' growing demand, and a new administration building will be erected to house Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH in the future.
Aerospace Nizhny Novgorod: A New Plant for the Russian Market In 2011, the production network of Liebherr's division Aerospace and Transportation Systems was enlarged by a new Russian plant in Dzerzhinsk close to the city of Nizhny Novgorod. The company OOO Liebherr-Aerospace Nizhny Novgorod provides direct access to the Russian aviation market. One of the first local customers was Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, which manufactures the SuperJet 100 for airlines in the East and the West.
Aerospace Liebherr-Aerospace in the Americas For more than 20 years, Liebherr-Aerospace has been operating its own customer service company in Saline (Michigan, USA) as well as a customer service facility in Laval near Montreal(Canada). The plant in Guaratinguetá (Brazil) burned down in 2011, but will be re-erected. As far as possible, production was relocated to other facilities within the global production network.
Aerospace 21 Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc. Opens Expansion On June 14, 2012, Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc. inaugurated the expansion of its customer service center for the Americas. In Saline (Michigan, USA), Liebherr-Aerospace maintains air management systems, flight control / actuation systems as well as landing gear systems for airframe manufacturers such as Airbus, AgustaWestland, ATR, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Eurocopter and Gulfstream.
Aerospace A Supplier to Airbus from the Very Beginning From the earliest days of Airbus in 1969, Liebherr-Aerospace has been on board of this unparalleled European aviation initiative. The company has equipped the Airbus A300, the A310, the A320 family, the A330 / A340 and the A380 – in short, all families of Airbus aircraft – with components and systems in the fields of flight control / actuation, air management and landing gear. The A350 XWB will soon be supplied too.
Aerospace 23 Airbus Partially Delegates Responsibilities to Liebherr-Aerospace Airbus has recently started to share more responsibilities within the design, build, verification and validation process of its aircraft with risk sharing partners. Airbus performed assessments and audits to check the process definitions and their application in its suppliers’ daily business. and Cascade of the Organization Authority & Signatory”.
Aerospace © Image provided courtesy of Bombardier Inc. CSeries: Landing Gear and Air Management Systems by Liebherr-Aerospace Liebherr-Aerospace develops and supplies the highly integrated nose and main landing gear systems, including all mechanical, hydraulic and electrical hardware and software applications, as well as the complete air management system to Bombardier’s CSeries* program. The jet airliner family is specifically designed for the 100 to 149 seats segment.
Aerospace Liebherr-Aerospace Contributes with Three Product Lines to the AW189 The AW189 is an 8-ton class multi-role rotorcraft designed and produced by AgustaWestland. It is capable of meeting the requirements of challenging operations such as off-shore, corporate and VIP transport. panel. The AW189 cabin and cockpit air distribution, composed of ducts, valves, fans, diffusers and gaspers, is also provided by Liebherr.
Aerospace Flexibility and a Vast Array of Products for the Aviation Industry From business jets over the latest helicopter programs and regional jets to special military applications: the vast array of Liebherr-Aerospace products is a result of an over five decades lasting success story as a major supplier in the global aviation industry.
Aerospace Signing of Master Contract for Chinese Aircraft C919 On February 14, 2012, Commercial Aircraft Company of China (COMAC), based in Shanghai, and LiebherrAerospace signed a master contract for the C919 program. The contract covers two major systems on board this aircraft: the landing gear and the integrated air management system. The C919 is not the first participation of Liebherr-Aerospace in a Chinese aircraft program.
Liebherr Group News
Liebherr Group News The Liebherr Group Grew Considerably in the Business Year 2011 The Liebherr Group was able to increase its turnover in the 2011 financial year by 747.0 million euros or 9.8 % to 8,334.0 million euros. Once again, almost all the Group’s divisions contributed to this growth. Turnover from construction machinery and mining equipment recorded an above-average increase. In these product lines Liebherr boosted turnover by 642.4 million euros or 13.5 % to a total of 5,386.6 million euros.
Liebherr Group News turnover in the construction cranes and mixing technology division was 577.2 million euros, which represents an increase of 57.5 million euros or 11.1 %. From activities outside the construction machinery and mining equipment areas, the Liebherr Group achieved a turnover of 2,947.4 million euros, 104.6 million euros or 3.7 % higher than in the previous year. Sales revenues for other products and services fell by 113.4 million euros or 36.8 % to 195.1 million euros.
Liebherr Group News New LH 80 M Litronic Material Handler Features Prize-Winning Energy Recovery Cylinder (ERC) The LH 80 M Litronic is the first material handler of a new generation of mobile machines designed specifically for material handling. It is powered by a 313-hp (230-kW) Liebherr 6-cylinder in-line engine, which is also a new development and complies with Stage IIIB / Tier 4i exhaust emission limits.
Liebherr Group News Liebherr Domestic Appliances Receive Several Plus X Awards Liebherr has recently been honoured with three “Plus X Awards” for refrigerators and freezers from its current range as well as with the 2012 “Specialized Trade Brand of the Year” award. A renowned jury of experts grants the Plus X Awards once a year. The assessment criteria are innovation, design, quality,ease of use, ergonomics and ecology.
Liebherr Group News New Gas Engine Model Series er output from 245 hp to 335 hp (180 kW to 246 kW) and is equipped with a turbocharger and charge-air cooler. The Liebherr G946 6-cylinder in-line engine is the first model of a new gas engine series.
Liebherr Group News Open Days Attract more than 3,000 Visitors to the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen, Germany Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH held its traditional open days in Ehingen/Donau (Germany) on June 13 - 14, 2012. The event was a great success with more than 3,000 visitors from all over the world. The 2012 program included the presentation of the new LTM 1750-9.1 and LTR 1220 crane types, which were both in operation.
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