by Kyle Molyneux | Tue 14 Mar 2023
Solidlink is the new name for Liebherr quick couplers
Liebherr will now market its well-known Likufix quick coupling system globally with the brand name Solidlink. However, the system will retain the Likufix brand name in German and French-speaking countries. The time-tested quick couplers promise to deliver maximum efficiency and safety for customers for changing attachments. Solidlink or Likufix is suitable for use both with Liebherr products and with machines from other manufacturers.
The fully automatic Solidlink quick coupling system enables attachments to be changed easily and conveniently from the driver's cab at the touch of a button. It quickly and safely connects the machine to the attachment to form a powerful unit. Solidlink is hydromechanically mounted to deliver balance in all axes and degrees of freedom. As the attachment can be changed from the driver's cab, the possibility of personnel being in the danger zone during the change process can be ruled out fully. The proximity sensor also monitors the correct position of the attachment in the locking position.
If the pins are extended during coupling without the attachment tool being connected to the quick coupler, the machine operator is alerted by a warning sound in the cab and a warning signal on the display. Furthermore, the two-hand control process means that the machine cannot operate out of control during the coupling process and the safety risks this can create can therefore be ruled out.
The high strength of the system is due to a solid metal plate and recessed hydraulic couplings that prevent damage during the coupling process. An optional bracket on the coupling block also protects the hydraulic lines.
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