by Carney Battery Handling | Jul 2, 2024 | Equipment Maintenance, Operations, OSHA, Productivity
Park and Charge technology is once again gaining popularity, providing a myriad of advantages, including reduced downtime (only requiring 1-3 hours for charging) and improved truck efficiency as the charging process can be scheduled off-shift when trucks aren’t in...
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 | 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...
by Tina Sullivan | 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...
