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Charging contacts

Charging contacts

Charging contacts

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document presents VAHLE's charging contacts as a universal solution for various applications in the intralogistics sector. These contacts are designed to be modular, flexible, strong, durable, robust, and cost-effective, catering to the needs of automatic guided vehicles, forklifts, amusement rides, robotics, shuttle systems, and car parks.
Key Features:
  • VAHLE charging contacts support charging and control currents, as well as data communications, with solutions for a wide range of applications.
  • They offer standard current strengths from 10 to 600 A and transmission voltages up to 60 VDC/25 VAC.
  • Available in single, double, and multi-pole contact solutions with drive-on, drive-over, and pressure contact designs.
  • Customizable options include design engineering support and personalized special designs for customer-specific solutions.
Specifications:
  • BLS current collector: Vehicle-mounted with cleaning brushes for reliable performance, available in multi-pole versions.
  • BLK basis module: Stationary mounted, highly wear-resistant base plate available in multi-pole versions.
  • Standard portfolio includes 2-pole and 1-pole charging contacts for various current ratings (50-600 A).
Applications: VAHLE charging contacts are used in automatic guided vehicles, forklift charging, amusement rides, robotics, shuttle systems, and car parks, providing reliable and consistent performance across different sectors.
Customization and Support: VAHLE offers design engineering support throughout project phases and can accommodate personalized designs for specific customer needs, even for smaller batch sizes.
Contact Information: For further details, VAHLE can be contacted at their headquarters in Kamen, Germany, or through their website.
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Catalog excerpts

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VAHLE CHARGING CONTACTS A TRULY UNIVERSAL SOLUTION VAHLE charging contacts are designed to carry charging and control currents as well as for data communications. The VAHLE portfolio includes solutions for practically every application area – ranging from small right through to high performance requirements. With more than three decades of experience, VAHLE is a pioneer when it comes to charging contact solutions and is continuously developing its products further in accordance with market requirements. VAHLE covers the entire range of requirements from standard solutions right through to special...

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Copyright: DS AUTOMOTION GmbH EVERYWHERE IN USE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS Automatic guided vehicles Forklift charging Amusement rides Shuttle systems

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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Our charging contacts are designed to provide reliable and consistent performance in any application. Multiple amperages and designs offer variety to suit your needs. On the following pages you will find our standard portfolio. Various possibilities of individualization, as well as completely new developments can be realized with you of course. • Standard current strength of 10–600 A • Design engineering support during each project phase • Standard transmission voltage up to 60 VDC/25 VAC • Personalised special designs for customer-specific solutions – even • Single,...

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STANDARD PORTFOLIO 2-POLE CHARGING CONTACTS for charging currents of 50–200 A Current collector Base plate Current collector Base plate Current collector – Plastic as milled part (green) Base plate – Plastic as milled part (green) Current collector – Plastic as moulded part (black) Base plate – Plastic as moulded part (black) * You can download the 3d data for the respective charging contacts under www.vahle.de/en/products/charging-contacts. Alternatively via the

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STANDARD PORTFOLIO 2-POLE CHARGING CONTACT INCL. ADDITIONAL PILOT FUNCTION for charging currents of 50–200 A and the transmission of control signals and data Current collector Base plate Current collector Base plate Current collector Base plate * You can download the operating instructions under www.vahle.de/en/products/charging-contacts. Alternatively via the QR Code

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STANDARD PORTFOLIO 1-POLE CHARGING CONTACTS for high currents of 200–600 A and the individual arrangement of the charging or pilot contacts Current collector Base plate Current collector Base plate Current collector Base plate * You can download the 3d data for the respective charging contacts under www.vahle.de/en/products/charging-contacts. Alternatively via the QR Code

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Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG Westicker Str. 52 59174 Kamen Germany +49 2307 7040 [email protected] vahle.com W1104825/00/en | Rev. 04 | 03/24 | Errors and technical modifications subject to change. You can find your local contact at: vahle.com/contact

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.