How to Improve Forklift Battery Care & Cut Costs
What if you could reduce your number of new battery purchases? Battery monitoring with telematics can help improve forklift battery care and reduce costs.
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Forklift Battery Care Impacts Costs and Safety
Poor forklift battery care can impact equipment costs and safety. Telematic battery monitoring identifies these problems and sends warnings in real-time.
Battery & Forklift Monitoring Reduces Cold Weather Challenges
The fact is temperature impacts a forklift and its batteries performance. Some forklifts show a 25-50% decrease in cycle times while operating in cold conditions. Condensation also plays a role in reducing safety and causing mechanical issues.
Video: Why Battery Monitoring Saves Money & Optimizes Performance
Improper care of forklift batteries is a common, costly mistake. Batteries are an investment, one that fuels your fleet, so if they are neglected it will impact your bottom line. In fact, after forklifts, batteries are the most expensive asset in your warehouse.
While most new batteries have a lifespan of approximately 1,500 cycles — lasting up to five years — reaching that projected number of cycles with each battery isn’t guaranteed. Getting the most ROI from each battery you buy requires proper charging, cleaning, and maintenance.
Basic Achievable Goals in Sustainable Manufacturing
Most manufacturing facilities have specific goals for improvement, including embracing sustainable manufacturing practices, which deliver a measurable reduction in costs, can streamline operations, and help to create a “greener” public image and competitive edge for the business.
