The budget-friendly models are an appropriate fit for applications in retail stores, warehouses and home centers to take advantage of the benefits of lithium-ion power.
As demand for cold foods soared in 2020, so did the hours forklifts were used to load and unload goods. We look at what lift truck technology will help operators continue meeting the challenges of an accelerated cold chain.
The benefits of using lithium-ion were apparent soon after the Allan Brothers’ fleet of electric lift trucks were equipped with li-ion batteries.
November 14, 2019
By equipping its 30 lift trucks with OneCharge li-ion batteries, Allan Brothers saved on both the ongoing maintenance costs and the investment needed for expansion.
Connectivity and digitalization remain No. 2 priority.
May 21, 2018
Fuel cell electric mobility is this year’s No. 1 key trend, having grown in importance from its No. 5 ranking in 2016, according to a study conducted by KPMG, the Netherlands.
Hyster-Yale, Greenville, N.C., introduced the Hyster Battery Tracker with Powered by PosiCharge technology, a new battery management solution that monitors battery health and usage to help ensure proper maintenance and warranty compliance tracking.
While times have changed and assembly lines have been updated with the latest technology, the early adapters of battery charging technology developed the core methods that are still used today.
Due to new technologies, employers today are looking for highly skilled workers educated in science and trained in technology, who can operate advanced electronic equipment, give engineers proper feedback on process changes and assist with process improvements.
AMETEK Prestolite Power, Troy, Ohio, introduced the Atlas charger, a sturdy option tailored for lift truck batteries operating for the Latin American market, where power supply can often be unreliable.