Electrification of the Material Handling IndustryElectric forklifts have greatly increased in popularity over forklifts with internal combustion (IC) engines.Advancements in technology have allowed electric / battery-powered forklifts to become much more affordable and accessible in the market. ...

What is a BMS (Battery Management System)?A BMS is a system that manages lithium-ion battery packs through integrated firmware and hardware. When paired with telematics, it provides real-time data on the status and health of a forklift battery.A typical battery management system usually consists of...

Over the past decade, there has been a significant push towards automating many warehousing and manufacturing processes. There has been a spur of automation due to the growing demand of consumers. Because customers expect more product choices, faster delivery times and ease of returning goods, more...

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Electric batteries for forklifts are very complex; different battery alternatives such as lead acid can be huge, weighing thousands of pounds, making the charging process notably more difficult and unsafe.Regarding the question of whether it’s safe to leave your forklift battery plugged in, the ans...

As a manager, one of your top priorities is the safety of your workers.OSHA estimates that each year, approximately 85 workers are killed in forklift-related accidents. In addition, 34,900 accidents result in serious injury, with another 61,800 classified as non-serious. One of the hazards wor...

Forklift Battery Charging ProcedureCharging practices have a significant impact on battery runtime and lifespan. Depending on what type of battery powers the equipment, the charging methods can have a substantial impact.For industrial batteries, the charger is typically made by a third-party manufac...

If you use forklifts in your business, you know the importance of finding the right type of battery.What many don’t take into consideration, however, is how the weight of your forklift battery plays a significant role in the overall costs of your operations.Below, we’ll explore how the...

If your company depends on electric forklifts, the type of battery you choose will have a major impact on your operations.When it comes time to purchase a forklift battery - either because you’re updating your fleet or replacing a battery at the end of its life cycle - there are several facto...

No matter what type of electric material handling equipment you use, the type of battery you use has a major impact on how efficiently they run.Unfortunately, all batteries are not made the same.There are two types of batteries that are most commonly used for this type of equipment…lead acid and li...