12.12.2008

Up to 12.8% more economical in energy consumption test

A test certified by the DEKRA institute in Germany reveals just how economical the Continental CSEasy SC20 is. The results showed that the CSEasy was between 3.7% and 12.8% more economical than its competitors.

The low rolling resistance of the CSEasy SC20 gave it the edge over the competitors. Explaining what the results mean to businesses’ everyday operations, Hans-Jürgen Sauerwald, head of testing at Continental's Industrial Tyres business unit, commented: "The lower rolling resistance means a saving of between 257 and 900 euros per year for each fork lift in use for 6,000 hours annually.“ This is good news for companies especially in today’s climate where everyone needs to save money without cutting corners on safety.

The revolutionary CSEasy is a solid tyre which can be fitted simply using a torque wrench instead of the tyre press normally required. Downtime is kept to a minimum and costs reduced. The CSEasy’s fitting solution also allows lower deflection of the sidewall meaning the tyre provides increased tilt stability. Users benefit from greater safety when handling larger loads or working at greater heights. A forklift truck needs to respond to a driver’s instruction so the CSEasy has a low cross section giving it a faster and more precise steering response.

The CSEasy’s innovative construction keeps heat build up to a minimum giving better performance and a longer tyre life against its competitors even in tough applications. Test engineers from both DEKRA and Continental, accompanied by a group of trade journalists, met up last month to carry out the test in the Elbe-Elster district between Berlin and Dresden.

The test candidates - size 225/75 – 10 (23 x 9 – 10) on the load axle and 180/70 – 8 (18 x 7 – 8) on the steered axle - were fitted to a Still RX60-25 electric fork lift. DEKRA verified that the tests were carried out to strict standards. Examiners measured the amount of energy required for a defined distance, marked with light barriers. Pre-determined average speeds were to be maintained throughout. The definition for the 30 metre long track was specified by Guideline 2198 according to VDI standards. The readings were used to determine the average value based on several runs of a driving cycle on a straight measured track, plus manoeuvring and lifting tasks.