Compared to traditional technologies, NorrDigi®significantly reduces both costs and environmental impact. Thanks to NorrDigi’s multi-chamber cylinders and intelligent digital control systems, NorrDigi delivers only the necessary power needed at any given time.
Benefits of NorrDigi® Hydraulic Solution
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-12%
Productivity increase
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-60%
Improved fuel efficiency
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%
Energy recovery
Shaping the mobile machinery industry
Why to choose NorrDigi® system?
Co2 emission reductions
Financial savings
Reduced power demand
Downsizing of components
Automatic energy recovery and re-use
Less downtime due to preventive maintenance
System reliability
How does it work?
Key elements
The NorrDigi® system is based on our proven multi-chamber hydraulic cylinders and our patented control system.
Multi-chamber cylinders: 16 area combinations
Intelligent motion control: Smooth and optimized shifting
Advanced accumulators: Excess energy stored and recycle
Latest enabling technologies: Software, sensors, microprocessors, directional control valves
Adaptive Design
NorrDigi® solution to customer's machine platform
Our digital hydraulic system can be applied to various application areas:
Earthmoving machines
Material handling machines
Offshore and marine applications
Mining machines
Forestry machines
NorrDigi® Process Steps
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Simulation
Data analysis based on curren tmachine characteristics
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Concepting
System modelling in customer's machine
3
Prototyping
System construction and testing
4
Serial production
Continuous optimization & quality assurance
5
Technical support
Remote system monitoring
Case Volvo
Pioneering electro-hydraulic solution
Volvo Construction Equipment and Norrhydro have an ongoing development project for a digital hydraulic actuator that increases productivity while radically cutting fuel bills and CO2 emissions in construction applications. If widely adopted, it could help the industry meet its sustainability ambitions while at the same time improving machine performance.
