by Carney Battery Handling | 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 Carney Battery Handling | Nov 29, 2023 | Operations, OSHA, Products
If you’re responsible for managing a battery room, you know how important it is to protect your investment in forklift batteries. But it’s also crucial not to overlook the value of the equipment that charges those batteries. After all, a damaged charger...
by Carney Battery Handling | Sep 1, 2023 | Equipment Maintenance, Operations, Productivity, Warehouse Equipment
Managing your equipment’s batteries is crucial to preparing for the peak season. This busy and demanding time may require additional work hours and shifts, which can push your workforce to the limit. Hiring more staff is one way to meet the demand, but...
by Carney Battery Handling | Apr 17, 2023 | Company, Operations, Productivity, Safety, Warehouse Equipment
Understanding how to correctly manage your forklift fleet – from energy and airflow to floor space and parking is critical to designing and maintaining an efficient battery room that meets performance goals and provides undeniable returns. So let’s get...
by Carney Battery Handling | 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 Carney Battery Handling | 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...
