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You have to pay more maintenance cost for DC motor because it requires periodical parts replacement, such as brushes and contactors, to keep the performance. AE50/AM50 Series is powered by AC motors which don't need brushes and contactors. And the advantage of AC motor is not only low maintenance costs but high performance even at low battery levels.
Airtight means the brake is sealed to be protected from water and dust. Wet means brake disc soaks in oil. No water and dust invasion assures stable brake performance. And brake disc wear little in its life time to minimize the maintenance costs.
Komatsu AE50/AM50 Series meets the IPX4 waterproof standard with the meticulous considerations in it's proportional hydraulic control valves, control micro-switches, potentiometers as well as control signal circuits. With the reliable waterproof design, the trucks can easily be washed with running water.
*IP:International Protection