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Hydraulic locking unit (HLU)

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Attractions in adventure parks and events are popular with young and old. Especially the latest developments often go to the physical limits for man and material. Passenger safety must be guaranteed at all times and in all situations - without compromise. For decades leading manufacturers of amusement rides have relied on HAWE Micro Fluid's hydraulic locking units and have thus gained the trust of numerous operators of amusement parks and rides.

The heart of the system is the hydraulic locking unit (HLU) developed by HAWE especially for amusement rides and flying constructions. The unit is available in the sizes LE25, LE32 and LE-X.

You can learn more about the detailed functionality and sizes of our hydraulic locking units HLU also on our application page or in our brochure.

Whitepaper: "Technical and safety requirements for restraint systems for VR rides"

What makes HAWE's HLU so special?

With the hydraulic locking unit HLU, specially developed for amusement rides and flying structures, HAWE has succeeded in fully meeting the following requirements for a restraint system.

Passenger safety:

Silent bar adjustment and infinitely variable bar-adjustment
Manual opening of the restraining brackets in an emergency
Comfort: restraining bracket serves as a boarding and alighting aid (depends on model)

Comfort for the operator:

TÜV Süd homologation: Simplified acceptance process (click here for more information)
Safety without compromises: Only one unit, no attachments, low-maintenance, manual emergency operation
Tested maximum reliability: Validated for 5 million loads (over the product life cycle)
Quick opening and closing of the locking device

Advantages for the manufacturer:

Tested standards: ISO 17842-01, DIN EN 13814, ASTM 2291
Plug & Play: Simple installation - the unit is filled with oil, tested and immediately ready to use
Highest quality standards: ISO 9001 certified plant, end-of-line and burn-in testings

Additional Services:

Extensive Documentation, accessories and spare parts available
New replacement units are available within a few days. Repairs on old HLU systems are generally not offered by HAWE as a contamination risk and thus a risk of failure cannot be reliably excluded.

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Whitepaper: VR-Rides

The topic of virtual reality is booming in the amusement parks. Completely new, digitally programmable worlds of experience open up to passengers the moment the ride is supplemented by VR goggles. The white paper "Technical and safety requirements for restraint systems on VR rides" describes the use of hydraulic locking systems on VR rides.

Robot simulators

Another innovative application are robot simulators, whether for the leisure sector or for training and education. The hydraulic locking units are TÜV-certified and thus ensure 100% safety for this attraction.

Roller coasters

It is hard to imagine roller coasters without passenger restraint systems. HAWE's HLU´s are customer-specific, the probability of failure is less than one billion operating hours each and the units are low-maintenance and have a service life of 7 years.

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