Re-examining lift truck power structure

In addition to conventional lead-acid batteries, customers might evaluate virtually maintenance-free thin plate pure lead (TPPL) models, lithium-ion or hydrogen fuel cell alternatives. "When you think about managing power, the first step is to observe the pain points," LaFevers says, listing common pains like the infrastructure cost for battery changes, protective equipment and safety risks, and under- and over-charging batteries. Fuel cells, lithium-ion, and advanced lead acid batteries can be incredibly helpful to operator productivity." A relatively easy way to collect power data and make it actionable, this automated system-supported by reports and daily alerts-can help users right size their battery and charger fleet, significantly cut battery changing times and minimize capital and maintenance costs.