Lofandi: delivering solutions for safe and sustainable transportation

Lofandi: delivering solutions for safe and sustainable transportation

Lofandi is at the forefront of enhancing travel safety with its focus on two core product lines: smart hub locks and internal gear hubs. Their mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and intelligent solutions for personal and shared transportation.

Lofandi's technology is widely integrated into bicycles, e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, motorcycles, e-scooters, and shared bicycle systems. They have established partnerships with leading two-wheeled travel enterprises globally, aiming to become a benchmark in safe travel solutions worldwide.

Pioneering innovation

At the heart of Lofandi's success is their commitment to independent innovation. As of January 2024, they have been awarded 311 patents, including 98 invention patents. Their patented technologies are recognized across major markets, including China, the United States, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

Quality and service

The company’s products have achieved numerous international certifications, such as ROHS. This ensures compliance with global safety and environmental standards from development through production. Additionally, they support their products with an international warranty service.

Latest innovations

At their latest exhibition, Lofandi unveiled the High-Speed Motor 3-speed Internal-Gear Hub, specifically designed for e-bikes, along with the 5-speed Internal-Gear Hub (Manual & Automatic Integration), ideal for both e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. These hubs feature UHT (Ultra High Torque) technology, providing a dual power assist system with electronically controlled shifting and dual shift modes.

Additionally, they showcased a range of safety-enhancing products, including Front Disc Brake Hub Locks, Smart Sensor Hub Locks, and battery compartment locks. These products are designed to ensure the security and integrity of vehicles.

This article is sponsored by Lofandi.

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