Consider the Fast Charge Option
Regarding the recharging the battery of a forklift, there is an old rule of thumb that goes something like this: use the battery for a shift of around 8 hours, charge it for 8 hours and then allow it to rest and cool for another 8 hours. This formula has changed for a lot of work operations which run more than one 8 hour shift. The fast charging choice has become an extremely common option to conventional charging and since its evolution; many companies have chosen to make the switch.
What Are the Benefits of Fast Charging?
Less Charging Time
It can take a standard charger to charge a battery from 20% charged to 100% charged in approximately 8 hours. Fast charging could now accomplish this same charging in around an hour to an hour and a half! A lot of companies utilize scheduled break and lunch times to accomplish this important job.
Easier Refills
Usually, fast charge batteries also need a single-point watering system. This system means that users do not need to remove the battery from the lift truck in order to water it.
Temperature-Sensitive Design
There is a thermistor placed next to the center cell on every new fast charge battery which helps it to monitor temperature. The charge rate is reduced and may sometimes stop once the temperatures get to a specific level. This is important so that the battery does not overheat. This method could unfortunately result in an undercharged battery. There are some specific fast charge brands of batteries that use extra thick posts, copper inserts and inter-cell connectors in order to reduce heat generation and increase conductivity because of the higher current. These features help to allow the battery to accept a higher charge rate for a longer period of time.
These equipment have seen their overall production increase greatly ever since the fast charge battery system was developed. In the past, companies used to require more than one machine when they were operating around the clock; nowadays they can use one forklift twice as much in a day and save much money by utilizing the fast charging batteries.