KOR Equipment Solutions has significantly expanded its offerings by partnering with US-based Schwarze, a leading name in street sweeper manufacturing. This collaboration, which began with KOR’s acquisition of the distribution license for Australia and New Zealand in June 2021, has introduced three advanced street sweeping models to the market.
At the forefront of this lineup is the Schwarze A4 Storm, a state-of-the-art regenerative air street sweeper that combines compact size with full-size performance. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the A4 Storm stands out for its superior efficiency and low operating costs.
One of the key innovations of the A4 Storm is its Whisper Wheel fan system. This cutting-edge technology provides a significant competitive edge by reducing noise levels by up to 70%, cutting fuel consumption by up to 20%, and delivering up to 7% more power compared to traditional systems.
The A4 Storm features a powerful 12,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) airspeed, which enhances its sweeping capabilities. This high-velocity air stream improves material pickup and transfer, making it an exceptionally effective choice for a wide range of sweeping tasks.
With a chassis-mounted design of 3.6 cubic meters, the A4 Storm strikes an optimal balance between compactness and performance. Its three-meter sweep path ensures efficient street cleaning while the small footprint makes it highly maneuverable in urban settings. This combination of features ensures that it effectively maintains clean, debris-free streets with minimal operational costs.
The sweeper is equipped with large 990-millimeter tilting gutter brooms that are essential for cleaning recessed gutters where dirt and debris tend to accumulate. These brooms not only enhance cleaning efficiency but also extend the broom’s lifespan, contributing to the machine’s cost-effectiveness.
Additionally, the A4 Storm boasts an innovative high-tip design with a 3.6-cubic meter stainless-steel hopper. The hopper’s vertical discharge height of nearly two meters simplifies debris disposal, allowing for direct emptying into bins. This high-tipping feature streamlines waste removal, reducing the need for trips to the depot and saving both time and fuel.
Operational ease is enhanced by the A4 Storm’s intuitive two-way center console, which allows for control from either side of the cab. The control panel is equipped with essential switches and instruments, including fuel and oil pressure gauges, temperature readings, and advanced electrical safety features. It also offers comprehensive engine diagnostics and operational data, such as load and fuel consumption, ensuring that operators have all the information needed for efficient operation.