by John Lawton | 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 John Lawton | 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...
by Jim Lane | Apr 13, 2022 | Operations, Productivity, Products, Safety
Let’s discuss how battery handling can protect your forklift fleet. As batteries age, they typically use more water and need to be cleaned more often to remove corrosion and other debris that can cause low voltage drainage, even when not in use. Because of this, many...
by Scott Collin | Mar 2, 2022 | Automation, Operations
Owners, CFOs, purchasers, “The Decision Makers” are looking for a fast Return on Investment (ROI) when deciding how to deploy their company’s capital. RIO models for implementing automation generally look for increased efficiencies and labour savings. In addition to...
by Carney Battery Handling | Jan 21, 2022 | Automation, Operations, Productivity, Products
Electrically Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV’s) are becoming increasingly common, as many manufacturers look to reduce their carbon footprint with equipment that simply plugs in. It’s best to invest in automation progressively, tackling each section of your...
by Carney Battery Handling | Nov 16, 2021 | Operations, Productivity, Safety
Properly caring for your forklift batteries lengthens their lifespan; the question is, what upkeep is required to achieve longevity for your batteries, and how often should you do it? Forklift batteries need to be maintained to protect the operator, battery, and...
