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Kawasaki has begun mass production of a new joystick-type electric remote control unit for construction machinery, offering improved durability and maintainability.
Approximately 700,000
What Happened
Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced today it has commenced mass production of the ERUJ, a joystick-type electric remote control unit for construction machinery such as hydraulic excavators. The company has supplied approximately 700,000 such units since developing the original in the late 1980s.
Approximately 700,000
- Superior durability: newly designed mechanism reduces wear effects, and electrical components have IP67 water and dust resistance for harsh environments.
- High maintainability: easy to disassemble and reassemble, enabling component-level repairs to reduce downtime and repair costs.
Why this matters
The new unit reduces equipment downtime and repair costs by using a durable design with IP67 protection and easy disassembly, helping construction machinery operate more reliably.
Terms in This Story
- IP67
- A rating for ingress protection, meaning the device is dust-tight and can withstand temporary immersion in water.
- Hydraulic excavator
- A construction vehicle that uses hydraulic fluid to power its arm and bucket for digging and earthmoving.
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