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 | 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 | 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 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...
by Carney Battery Handling | 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...
