SubscribeFor many years Cavotec Fladung has developed and manufactured scissor systems for the supply of power to aircraft parked at the gate.
The range consists of three distinct types:
1. Integrated stairs
This unit is fitted with an integrated staircase to allow easy connection to large aircrafts. The cables are hung from hooks on the stairs.
2. Transport cars
At floor-level (when the amount of cable is relatively large) a scissor unit with an attached cable cart can be used.
3. Cable holder
For applications concerning smaller gates and aircraft, a basic unit can be used. This is comprised of an integrated frame with cable hooks, on which the cables can be hung.
General information:
All service stations are equipped with guide rollers, locking mechanisms and the X2 terminal housing. The extension cables with the connectors are clamped to the terminal housing. In accordance with the specifications given by the customer the terminal housing can be fitted with sockets. The length of the scissors varies and can be changed according to the length of the tubes as well as the number of joints.
Panel connectors: The panel connectors of the extension cable are equipped with keys for switching on the 400 Hz power supply.
Connecting tubes: The connecting tubes are in joints that can be opened to the extent of about 180 degrees and are also placed in the fixed station and the service station. The power and control core cables are pulled through the connecting tubes. The connecting tubes are made of aluminium resistant to marine water, with primer and painting conform client specifactions.
Structural: All the other structural parts are of steel, hot-dip galvanised, with primer and finish coating.
Connection to other systems: The parked aircraft is connected to the 400 Hz converter over the scissor extension (crocodile).
The extension cable suspended at the service station is taken down whenever required and the connector on the cable is connected to the plug and socket device on the aircraft. The connector is then passed into the terminal housing (X1) which is then placed into the aircraft over the power cable in the connecting tubes, the terminal housing (X2) and the connector mounted on the extension cable.
The converter provides the power supply (208V/400 Hz) required by the aircraft.
