Month: June 2020
Interested in long–term, unattended, storage of an electric lift truck battery? Step One: Don’t do it if you can avoid it. It is simply not a good idea to set aside a conventional lead-acid industrial battery for a distant future use without taking steps to maintain it properly. Batteries taken out of productive service and […]
It can be useful to become familiar with the conventions of industrial battery type designations. Once you know the standards, it is much easier to identify and specify the proper type of battery for your electric lift truck. Nearly all industrial batteries have type information as well as a serial number stamped on top of […]
Although no one article can cover all safety issues associated with forklift batteries, the following can be considered a brief overview of battery safety when used in conjunction with manufacturers» recommendations and OSHA guidelines. Safety starts with awareness of the basic characteristics of most forklift batteries. Batteries are extremely heavy for their size, typically 2,000 […]
When an electric lift truck requires a battery, it’s time to put together a check-list to keep you on track and within budget. Begin with the following: 1. Determine the lift truck manufacturer’s battery requirements. For some trucks, you may be able to choose either a 36 or 48-volt battery and charger set. Other trucks, […]
It’s time to review an important skill in the electric forklift trade: selecting the battery. Forklift batteries come in different shapes and sizes as well as voltages, so it is important to bring to the phone several pieces of information if you, as a forklift dealer, need a battery from a battery supplier. The battery […]