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 Jim Lane | 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 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 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...
by Tina Sullivan | Oct 19, 2020 | Safety
As we recognize World Statistics Day, as manufacturers, we must recognize that we play a role in preventing workplace accidents & injuries and promoting safe & healthy workplaces for our staff and customers. As a collective, we have worked towards...
by Wayne Carney | Dec 11, 2019 | Products, Safety
The short answer is yes. However, to what extent its necessary depends entirely on the location and the local environment. For example, if you are only charging one truck/battery you may not require ventilation or if your battery room is located in a very warm country...
