Month: September 2020
An industrial battery charger is a combination of transformers, heat-sinks and electronic circuit boards that may weigh 300 lbs. or more. This somewhat environmentally sensitive collection of parts is usually contained in a vented sheet-metal cabinet of only modest strength and resiliency. The effect of “gentle” nudges from the forklifts that visit these battery chargers […]
Let’s take a look at some common questions electric lift truck owners and dealers ask about the battery charger: 1. “I have an older charger that makes a very loud buzzing sound. Is this easy to fix?”If the sound comes from the A.C. contactor, the repair can be as simple as either cleaning the dirt and […]
Uncertainty about the capacity of an electric lift truck battery is bad for business- both yours (if you are a material handling equipment dealer) and your customer’s. New batteries are clearly marked with an ampere–hour rating, but that value cannot be used as much of a guideline as the battery ages and is exposed to […]
The critical part of a battery’s life cycle is the time it spends on charge. During charging, a battery is exposed to the most vigorous workout that the active material in the plates receive, and it is during this time that the battery experiences the most wear. Abnormal charging conditions expose the battery to accelerated […]