by Carney Battery Handling | May 15, 2024 | Company, Operations, Productivity, Warehouse Equipment
What could be surprising about material handling equipment? What many people don’t know is how all-encompassing the term ‘material handling’ truly is. If you’re reading this you know that MHE is considered any tool or machine used to package,...
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 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...
