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Is it normal for a forklift’s battery to be really hot?

May 28, 2012 by

Forklift Battery Maintenance Tips

What to do about a hot forklift battery Wow, when I feel the side of the battery in my lift truck, it is really hot.  Is it normal for a lift truck's battery to be really hot?  Have you ever noticed this and asked that question? Here's your answer: Normal - yes.  Good?  No. Chemical Reaction - Lead Acid Batteries Charging and discharging forklift batteries will heat up … [Read more...] about Is it normal for a forklift’s battery to be really hot?

Forklift Fuel Cost Calculator – Cat Lift Trucks

September 13, 2011 by

calculate the cost of forklift fuel - electric versus propane

Cat Lift Truck Announces: Forklift Fuel Cost Savings Calculator  > CLICK HERE for more at Raymond Handling's Tools & Calculators NEWS:  Cat Lift Trucks has announced the release of its free web resource tool that caluclates the cost savings of its AC electric lift trucks versus internal combustion forklifts.  The tool provides information on: Cost of … [Read more...] about Forklift Fuel Cost Calculator – Cat Lift Trucks

Forklift Battery Charger – 10 charging tips for lift truck batteries

September 5, 2011 by

charging a forklift battery with an industrial charger

10 things to know about charging a forklift battery Make sure the charger is properly sized (matched) to the battery it is charging. That means: The charger outputs the same voltage as the battery.  Sounds basic, but not everyone knows that a 24 volt pallet truck charger is designed to charger a 24 volt battery. Someone might think it is okay to use the … [Read more...] about Forklift Battery Charger – 10 charging tips for lift truck batteries

Enersys – Forklift Battery Maintenance Explained

June 2, 2011 by

forklift battery maintenance how to

Forklift Battery and Charger Preventive Maintenance programs – “A Wise Investment” Written by: Scott Weiss & Mark Waycaster EnerSys Motive Power Los Angeles, CA Photos: (from left to right): A) Knowing the condition of your lift truck batteries is key to long and productive battery life. B) Checking specific gravity and voltages regularly helps detect possible … [Read more...] about Enersys – Forklift Battery Maintenance Explained

Forklift Battery Model and Serial Number

May 16, 2011 by Administrator

Forklift battery for sale

How do I find the model and serial number on a forklift battery? When purchasing a replacement lead acid battery for a forklift, you will need to know the model number of the battery.  To do this, you need to look at the top of the battery. The model and serial number is found under the positive terminal post cover on the top of the battery.  To know where that is, follow the … [Read more...] about Forklift Battery Model and Serial Number

Video: EnerSys uses thin plate, pure lead design in their new line of lift truck batteries

March 24, 2011 by

EnerSys Thin Plate Pure Lead Batteries for Forklifts EnerSys uses a thin plate, pure lead design in their new line of lift truck batteries for North America. They show the technology to WarehouseIQ in this video.     EnerSys uses  a thin plate, pure lead design in their new line of batteries for North America Jason Zerbe at Enersys explains what thin plate … [Read more...] about Video: EnerSys uses thin plate, pure lead design in their new line of lift truck batteries

Video: EnerSys’ new faster charger for lift trucks at ProMat 2011

March 24, 2011 by

Battery Chargers: EnerSys fast charge chargers for forklifts working 2-3 shifts EnerSys shows off the eMAX HF Series fast chargers for lift trucks at ProMat 2011   Chargers for Forklifts With John Aker on Enersys Batteries and Chargers for forklifts and materials handling equipment.  The high powered SB-350 connector will handle up to 350 amps, DC power. New … [Read more...] about Video: EnerSys’ new faster charger for lift trucks at ProMat 2011

The Most Efficient Forklift Battery Chargers

January 1, 2011 by

battery charger comparison of ferro resonant vs high frequency

New electronic controls have made it to the Industrial Forklift Segment. The transistor is now controlling many Industrial Battery Chargers in the United States.  A proven technology in the European Market for over 20 years, the transistor controlled Industrial Battery Charger technology only recently arrived in the United States just a few years ago. Four technologies of … [Read more...] about The Most Efficient Forklift Battery Chargers

Used forklifts for sale – A buyer’s guide

November 27, 2010 by

Used Forklift for sale

How to buy a used lift truck Use this buyer's guide to help you when you shop for a used forklift. When you look at a used forklift for sale, you will need to know a few things to determine the value: Age Hours History Condition Let's go over the basics of each of the above contributing factors to the price and value of a lift truck. What is the … [Read more...] about Used forklifts for sale – A buyer’s guide

How to charge and care for forklift batteries

November 27, 2010 by

forklift battery charger for a battery in a lift truck

. When charging forklift batteries, you will want to follow these very simple tips. Keep your battery: Cool - allow post-charge cooling to below 120F Clean - clean, dry batteries last longer and have fewer problems Watered - keep the plates in the cells covered without overflow Charged - unless using specialized chargers, charge no more than once every … [Read more...] about How to charge and care for forklift batteries

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