Curtiss-Wright announces launch of brushless motor contoller for mobility scooters
Curtiss-Wright has announced the launch of the BLS50 brushless motor controller for mobility scooters, which has been designed to deliver a new benchmark in mobility with its ‘outstanding’ gradient performance.
The firm states that the BLS50 accommodates a wide range of user weights and scooter speeds to support a diverse array of scooter models.
Tom Walsh, Director of Product Management, commented: “The BLS50 represents the culmination of our 30+ years of medical mobility industry leadership, delivering unmatched power with comprehensive regulatory compliance for today’s global mobility scooter market.”
The BLS50 features a powerful 50 Arms current rating that delivers exceptional performance, efficiency and reliability for mobility scooters. Built on Curtiss-Wright’s extensive in-market knowledge and experience, the product has been independently certified to deliver unmatched safety, reliability and durability that can be inherently trusted.
This independent certification and auditing are essential for responsible product compliance, with the BLS50 brushless motor controller meeting the highest international standards.
With TÜV certification and supporting documentation for the FDA, MDR, and ISO 7176-14 and -21 standards, the BLS50 simplifies regulatory submissions for manufacturers, importers, and distributors operating in highly regulated markets; a commitment that demonstrates a responsible, trusted and fully compliant process.
The BLS50’s controller features an improved battery gauge algorithm that delivers enhanced state-of-charge accuracy when used with Li-ion batteries, with programmable under- and over-voltage functions facilitating smooth control of mobility scooters in challenging situations.
It is also fitted with a Battery Management System (BMS) interface connector for future use, ensuring forward compatibility with advanced battery management requirements.
Installation is streamlined thanks to the BLS50’s compatibility with the current footprint and mounting dimensions of the industry-standard S45, enabling easy integration into existing scooter designs without requiring significant modifications to manufacturing processes. For more information email cwigmarketing@curtisswright.com.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions and services mainly to the aerospace and the defence markets, as well as critical technologies in commercial power, process and industrial markets.
In recent news, Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial Division announced the launch of a new range of connected controllers and an important addition to the Powerchair Manager ecosystem, the firm’s end-to-end digital solution for powerchair manufacturers and users.
