by Tina Sullivan | Feb 6, 2024 | Automation, Company, Operations, Productivity
What is the MAC? The Mini Auto Changer (MAC) is a fully automated battery changer which was originally designed for changing batteries on Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs). When was the MAC launched? First launched in 2004, the “mini” auto changer was...
by Tina Sullivan | Jun 29, 2023 | Product News, Products
With labour costs continuing to climb and managers challenged to effectively track and manage their fleet, those who’ve chosen to invest in automatic battery-changing equipment like the Mini Auto Changer are in for some seriously innovative upgrades. First...
by Tina Sullivan | Aug 17, 2022 | Operations, Safety, Warehouse Equipment
Today we look at five essential battery room accessories that are often an afterthought or even overlooked altogether: Conventional ‘flooded’ lead acid forklift batteries contain sulphuric acid. Although in a semi-dilute state, sulphuric acid is still...
by Tina Sullivan | Jun 7, 2022 | Productivity, Safety, Warehouse Equipment
As the electric forklift industry evolves, new battery chemistries and high-frequency chargers present unique challenges for distribution centers. While manually changing batteries is still a valid option for many high-volume companies, parking and charging forklifts...
by Tina Sullivan | May 5, 2022 | Automation, Operations, Productivity
Changing forklift batteries efficiently is a vital component of warehouse operations often overlooked. Implementing warehouse automation for operators affects the bottom line, impacts health & safety, and, if correctly implemented, dramatically affect warehouse...
