Next time you’re in the market for a new LPG or diesel forklift, it’s unlikely that you’ll choose one that’s 25% less efficient than its competitors. However, many people are making just that mistake every year by settling for out-dated, inefficient chargers.
Manbat, the UK’s largest independent supplier of industrial power products, is warning businesses that traditional charging systems are not only less energy efficient, but also reduce battery life, significantly raising whole-life operating costs compared to market leading technology.
A conventional 50Hz forklift battery charger – still commonly used in sites across the UK – delivers an overall efficiency of roughly 56%. By comparison, Manbat’s new, top-end, intelligent chargers deliver up to 84% efficiency. Whether you have just one forklift or a whole fleet, over a truck’s lifetime, that improved efficiency will significantly lower operating costs and improve your bottom-line.
Operations Director of Manbat’s Industrial Division, Derek Anderson, says: “Everyone wants to save money so it’s understandable that a business might accept a specification that includes the cheapest possible battery and charger to obtain the lowest purchase price. However, this is false economy; such batteries fail quicker and deliver shorter and shorter shifts. Alongside that, inefficient chargers not only use more energy, but also serve to hasten the battery’s decline, leading to greater whole-life costs.
“However, charging technology has advanced significantly in recent years and Manbat can help customers companies gain significantly on all fronts.
“Our new range of intelligent charging devices is truly game-changing. Rather than outputting a defined level of current to achieve the desired voltage, they specify the correct capacity to be returned. By making the current a function of the battery’s internal resistance – which varies according to the age, state of charge, and temperature of the battery – each individual charging cycle is unique, maximising energy efficiency and extending battery life.
“Additionally, with more depots and service engineers than any other provider in the UK, we are able to deliver greater coverage and better customer support than anyone else.”
Comments Off on GEODIS, Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Provider, plays role of Santa in U.S. by shipping 23m Units
Comments Off on AIPUT secures pre-let to expand its dnata City East air cargo facility at Heathrow
Comments Off on CEVA Logistics becomes Ideal Standard’s new Central & Northern Europe Regional Logistics Provider
Comments Off on Kalmar straddle carriers selected for fleet renewal at Steveco in Finland
Comments Off on Alcohol Interlocks deliver reduced risk for material handling incidents and accidents
Comments Off on JCB’s Teletruk joins the front line at Staffordshire Fire & Rescue
Comments Off on Pioneering armrest now available with Mitsubishi GRENDiA ES
Comments Off on FLTA reveals materials handling’s “biggest mistake”
Next to countless teams of jolly elves, GEODIS is the latest addition to the legendary list of Santa’s helpers. The Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider shipped 23 million units in the U.S., to set...
· New Regional Logistics Center will serve 13 Central and Northern European countries · One of the most innovative projects undertaken by CEVA Logistics in the region · Zero Defect Start-Up methodology a central part of CEVA Logistics’ approach CEVA Logistics has been awarded a multi-year...
· New Regional Logistics Center will serve 13 Central and...
Swissport is speeding-up the air freight handling processes...
BITO has engineered a solution combining its racking and...
Utilizing Mascus dealer offerings, RB Asset Solutions...
Kalmar has been awarded a contract to supply Antwerp...
Next to countless teams of jolly elves, GEODIS is the...
Proposed 115,000 sq ft warehouse at dnata City East set to...
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement with...
Powerhouse with 25 per cent more remaining lifting capacity...
NOTE OF CAUTION SOUNDED AS RECORD RESULTS POSTED FOR 2018...
To truly understand the importance of The Bristol Port...
The supply chain solutions company received the award for...
Following an extensive period of consultation involving...
Global warehouse automation provider, KNAPP, received...
Narrow Aisle Ltd., the manufacturer of the Flexi range of...
Alcohol has no place in the workplace especially if you are...
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has added a JCB...
With repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) affecting operators...
Industry leaders urge caution when choosing a new lift...
With offices in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia, SumoSafe...