Cleantron
CLP XL
Value delivered
We partnered with Cleantron to adapt their battery platform for the construction industry. Our strategy, design, and development work centred on three requirements: durability for daily use on site, ergonomics that make handling easier for construction workers, and a design language that reflects the ruggedness of the environment it's built for.
Ergonomics defined for tough environments
Design philosophy
Laid out a new design direction for Cleantron. Highlighting the rugged and utilitarian nature of the product fitting with the use case.
Vibration proof
Developed a bushing and clamping mechanism that attaches the casing to the mounting bracket, preventing any play and accounting for wear on the system.
Single-hand replacement
The battery features a tailored ergonomic design built for professional demands, allowing for easy, one-handed replacement while wearing work gloves.
Creating the best battery for on-site construction work
Create the best battery for on-site construction work, that was the brief Cleantron gave us.
The battery needed to meet strict vibration and structural test requirements, while still letting users handle it with one hand and operate the system while wearing work gloves.
All of this had to happen alongside the introduction of a new design philosophy, one built for this new market segment without losing Cleantron's design heritage.
Bridging the gap between the consumer and industrial markets
The challenge was clear: bridge the gap between the industrial market Cleantron already served and the consumer segment it was now entering, a segment whose look and feel the CLP XL would define for years to come . Understanding both the market offerings and the user perspective was key to finding the right approach. Two valid directions emerged: a futuristic concept built around a feeling of innovation, and a more conservative direction that would ease the adoption of electrification by embracing current construction site aesthetics.
Through a structured decision making process, the conservative approach was deemed to have a higher success rate.
Build for any environment
The battery had to comply with two standards, EN 50604 and UN 38.3, which set strict mechanical requirements for vibration and crush resistance.
To meet these, we developed a custom clamping and bushing mechanism. It applies a consistent clamping force that prevents play from developing over time, accounts for wear through targeted material choices, and maintains a solid connection via a spring-loaded power connector.
Final design
To assess the ergonomics and aesthetics of the design, we delivered a 1:1 mockup. Built to the representative weight of the final product, it was also used for extensive user testing focused on ergonomics. To close out the development phase, we delivered a B-sample-ready CAD model, designed to be built using rapid prototyping methods for the first round of mechanical testing.
