Golf Cart Compact Power Product Solutions
Golf cart and utility vehicle manufacturers need compact, reliable electrical power distribution solutions as new electronics, controls and connected devices become more common. GEP Power Products developed the Series FRH-12 and FRH-24 fuse and relay holder modules to help manufacturers consolidate components, simplify assembly and reduce space requirements within modern vehicle electrical systems.
Compact Power Distribution for Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles
For golf carts and utility vehicle manufacturers, the growth of new electronics and electrical devices has created a demand for more sophisticated controls and more capable electrical power distribution systems. As vehicle electrical systems become more complex, manufacturers need compact products capable of supporting multiple fuse and relay combinations without adding unnecessary wiring, space constraints or sourcing challenges.
The Challenge of Managing Discrete Electrical Modules
In the past, electrical systems required manufacturers to source, combine and assemble many discrete modules to meet electrical distribution specifications. This approach created several practical challenges for golf cart and utility vehicle manufacturers. Manufacturers often had to manage:
- Multiple separate electrical components
- Larger part inventories
- Space-consuming assemblies
- More complex wire harness layouts
- Tedious assembly steps
- Higher labor demands during harness production
Combining many discrete parts into wire harnesses could become time-consuming and labor-intensive. It also made sourcing and stocking more difficult, especially when different vehicle platforms required different electrical distribution configurations.
Consolidated Fuse and Relay Holder Product Line
In response to manufacturer challenges, GEP engineers developed a new fuse and relay holder product line featuring the Series FRH-12 and FRH-24 modules. Depending on the vehicle type, each product option gave the customer a compact, sealed and consolidated alternative designed to meet engineering and sourcing objectives. Instead of relying on multiple individual modules, manufacturers could use a more integrated fuse and relay holder solution for golf cart and utility vehicle electrical systems.
The FRH product line is RoHS compliant and offers a variety of Delphi Metri-Pack® 280 terminal fuse and relay combinations.
Available Fuse and Relay Combinations
The Series FRH-12 and FRH-24 modules support multiple fuse and relay combinations to help manufacturers match the module to specific vehicle requirements. Available combinations include:
- 6 mini fuses
- 2 micro relays
- 1 micro relay and 2 mini fuses
- 3 micro mini relays
- 2 micro mini relays and 2 mini fuses
Mounting and Assembly Options
The Series FRH fuse and relay holders were also designed with practical installation needs in mind. The product line includes two side-mounted and three bracketed mounting options, giving manufacturers several ways to integrate the modules into different vehicle layouts. Additional component and assembly options include:
- TPAs
- Diode keys
- Cable seals
- Plugs
Key Product Advantages
GEP’s Series FRH fuse and relay holder family offers an all-in-one approach for compact power distribution. Key advantages include:
- Consolidated electrical design: Combines fuse and relay functionality into one compact module family.
- Expanded component carrying capability: Supports multiple fuse and relay combinations for different vehicle needs.
- Sealed construction: Helps protect electrical connections in demanding vehicle environments.
- Assembly labor savings: Reduces the need to assemble multiple discrete modules into wire harnesses.
- Space-saving footprint: Helps manufacturers manage limited vehicle packaging space.
- Flexible mounting options: Supports side-mounted and bracketed installation needs.
- RoHS compliance: Meets RoHS compliance requirements for the product line.
- Cost-competitive package: Provides a compact, capable solution for golf cart and utility vehicle manufacturers.
Compact Power Product Solutions from GEP Power Products
GEP’s Series FRH fuse and relay holder family offers golf cart and utility vehicle manufacturers an all-in-one solution with expanded component carrying capability, assembly labor savings, a space-saving footprint and a cost-competitive package.
