Product Description:
The Industrial Vertical Gear Shifter is a heavy-duty mechanical or electro-mechanical component designed for precise and efficient gear selection in industrial machinery, automotive systems, and heavy equipment. Its vertical actuation design ensures ergonomic operation, space efficiency, and reliable performance under high-load conditions.
Specifications
| Model Number: | PHD-918 -165/PHD-918-180 |
| Brand: | Phidix |
| Certificate: | IATF16949 |
| Product Type: | Vertical Gear Shifter |
| Brand: | Phidix |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Operating Mode: | Manual Or Servo-Assisted |
| Cable Compatibility: | Low/Medium Duty Control Cables |
| Installation: | Bolt-On / Custom Mount |
| Maintenance: | Maintenance-Free Design |
| Recommended Handle Lengths: | 160mm To 220mm (6-¼" - 8-¼" Approx.) |
| Normal Working Load @ Knob: | 3kg (6.6 Lb.) to 5kg (11lb.) |
| Accidental Overload @ Knob: | 100kg (220lb.) |
| Operating Temperatures: | -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F) |
Features
● Easy installation, adjustment free
● Maintenance-free life
● Ends gear jump out
● Clean precise shifts
● No knob-to-cab relative movement in floating cabs
● No action required to tilt cab
● Vibration from drive train is not transmitted
● Reduced cab noise levels
● Low cost
● Installation design to customer requirements
● Flexible capability with different cable end fittings
Primary Functions
● Gear selection: allows the operator to switch between forward gears, reverse, neutral, or specific drive modes (e.g., 'P' for park, 'D' for drive in automatic transmissions).
● Force transmission control: ensures smooth engagement and disengagement of gears to avoid mechanical damage and maintain operational efficiency.
● Safety features: incorporates self-locks (e.g., park locks, shift interlocks) to prevent unintended gear changes or vehicle movement.
Working Principle
The operator moves the shift lever, which transmits force via control cables to the transmission’s shift forks. Shift forks engage/disengage gears by sliding synchronizers or dog clutches.
Applications
● Dash or center console mounted shifter
● Small commercial vehicles
● Servo assisted transmission — bus & coach applications
● Light plant/agricultural vehicles
● Low/medium duty cable application