Hydropneumatic suspension for stability, comfort and low operating costs

Emergency and recovery vehicles operate under conditions that in no other segment come together in such a demanding way: heavy and varying loads, intensive daily use, uneven and sometimes extreme terrain, and a high requirement for availability. Downtime of an emergency service vehicle is not an operational setback but a societal risk. HPS is a hydropneumatic suspension system from Hemscheidt and VSE that combines stable vehicle behaviour, predictable ride comfort and a compact system architecture. The system is suitable for a wide range of fire brigade, ambulance and recovery applications.

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Less downtime, greater availability
Compact technology, lower fuel consumption
Proven technology with targeted customisation
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Hemscheidt VSE

Why choose HPS for emergency and recovery vehicles?

Stable vehicle behaviour under varying loads
Thanks to its constant natural frequency response, the HPS maintains stable and predictable handling characteristics across the entire load spectrum.

Less vibration for staff and patients
HPS is more effective than conventional air suspension at absorbing shocks and load variations, thereby improving comfort, safety and operational availability.

Compact integration, more space for mission-critical equipment
The compact system architecture of HPS increases the available installation space for mission-critical equipment.

Integrated level control
The HPS system automatically adjusts the ride height in response to changes in load, thereby ensuring stable vehicle behaviour and a reliable working position.

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Hemscheidt VSE

Efficiency, compliance and integration

Low operating costs in fleet management
Thanks to its high hydraulic efficiency and low-maintenance system architecture, energy consumption, downtime and the total cost of ownership are all reduced.

Complies with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
HPS complies with the latest functional safety and cybersecurity standards, as well as current type-approval and tender requirements.

Application-specific integration
The HPS is tailored to the vehicle’s configuration, mission profile, and operational conditions to ensure optimal system integration.

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Hemscheidt VSE

Integrate HPS into your emergency or recovery vehicle?

Every emergency service or recovery vehicle places different demands on installation space, axle configuration, load profile, terrain type, frequency of deployment and performance. Our experts contribute from the development phase onwards and determine together with you how HPS can be integrated optimally into your vehicle concept. This ranges from a compact ambulance on a series-production chassis to a heavy recovery vehicle for off-road applications.

Less downtime, greater availability
Compact technology, lower fuel consumption
Proven technology with targeted customisation