Latest Innovations from Steelwrist
Published: 24/7
The recent Intermat show in Paris for Steelwrist’s interactive exhibit demonstrating how its tiltrotators, SQ automatic couplers, and work tools enhance excavator efficiency. Several recently introduced products were on display, including the XTR20, the first model of the third-generation Steelwrist tiltrotators targeted towards 16t to 20t excavators. Features include best-in-class tilt geometry, LockSense - a new patented safety solution for work tool locking, and OptiLube - an onboard lubrication system. The XTR20 is available with both S60 and SQ60 couplers, and is designed to allow for an upgrade from S60 to SQ60, providing the customer with flexibility to adapt as needs evolve. The new XTR20 has steel casted components including the upper coupler, gearbox as well as the quick coupler below the tiltrotator. Despite a compact build that reduces overall height, the XTR20 maintains the 45-degree tilting angle thanks to off-center brackets that allow for shorter tilt cylinders, thereby optimizing the tilt geometry. This leads to minimized cylinder spread throughout the tilt stroke, providing a fluid and high-torque movement.
The innovative LockSense solution eliminates the hassle of delicate cables in exposed positions with a battery life time of approximately five years. Operators receive both visual and sound confirmations, ensuring that every work tool change is secure and reliable.
In addition to the OptiLube system, the XTR20 features lubrication free, triple-sealed bearings in all main joints, ensuring full protection against dust and dirt. As with all other Steelwrist products, the new third-generation tiltorotators available with interfaces following the symmetrical standard (S standard), which is the fastest growing standard internationally. Thanks to the modular design it is possible to upgrade the tiltrotator from S-type to SQ-type. Steelwrist SQ technology allows the operator to change between hydraulic powered work tools in only seconds - all without leaving the cab. The XTR20 can be equipped with a redesigned downward angled 3-finger gripper extending the reach of the excavator. With its improved geometry it gives a wide opening and near-complete closure, and it handles objects with unmatched precision. The robust design, including sturdy cylinder covers, ensures smooth operation in all types of jobs. The XTR20 also comes equipped with high-resolution tilt and rotation sensors as standard. This integration offers the customer precise control, feeding exact positioning data to the Machine Control System. Steelwrist already has a number of integrations available to all the most prominent Machine Control System suppliers.