Forklift Material Handling
Businesses will experience changes within their material handling requirements eventually. Factors like expanded geographical coverage, more SKUs, and need to lower inventories demand process review to be able to maintain optimal production. There have been many advances in material handling processes and technologies in the last few years. Various tools are evolving at a very fast rate and have the possibility to impact productivity a lot.
Lift Truck Battery & Charging Technology
It is now time to reconsider your traditional internal combustion lift truck and to think about the more advanced electric forklifts. The technology behind modern electric lift truck battery and charger combinations is well ahead of the technological curve. Electric systems are capable of providing a lot more power for longer periods than ever before. The existing line-up of electric lift truck units provide run-times and capacities which surpass older units. Developments in battery and charger technologies help contribute to more environmentally sound practices in warehouses throughout the world.
Lithium-Ion Batteries, also called Li-ion batteries, are the wave of the future. This leading edge technology is having a major impact on electric lift truck use. The advantages of Li-ion batteries are size and run times and low maintenance. They could be made in smaller sizes than standard lead acid batteries and are capable of holding up to six times the charge. They have zero memory, that allows them to maximize charging.
Electric or IC Lift Truck
Consider purchasing an electric lift truck, whether you are replacing an old truck or looking for your first lift truck. Bear in mind that the technological, legislative and environmental problems involved in forklift usage and technology is subject to change. Please read this easy-to-follow guide when thinking about whether an electric or an IC truck best suits your specific requirements.