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Lithium-Ion batteries (LIB) offer a broad range of advantages for many warehouses and distribution centers because of the ease of charging. Opportunity charging provides the ability to plug in the battery without taking it out of the forklift, as opposed to swapping batteries its lead-acid counterpart requires.
High-throughput operations will see the biggest bang for their buck almost immediately when using LIBs, but the benefits are broader than just the return on investment. As the technology behind these batteries advances, we see a broader range of companies using them.
Benefits of Using a Lithium-Ion Battery in your Forklift
Here are the seven best reasons why your company should explore utilizing lithium-ion batteries in your forklifts and other material handling equipment:
1. Improved Energy Bills
Lithium-ion batteries are significantly more energy-efficient and charge faster than lead-acid batteries, saving you time and money.
2. Longer Life Span
Your Lithium-Ion battery will typically last two to four times longer than a lead acid battery. This helps you keep up with those long workdays.
3. Less Downtime
Lithium-Ion batteries don’t need to be swapped out between shifts. As important, LIBs can be opportunity-charged during operator breaks.
4. Reduced labor Costs
Lithium-ion forklift batteries are sealed and don’t require traditional maintenance, including watering or equalizing. Additionally, your team will save time because you don’t have to swap out batteries between shifts.
5. Better Productivity
Operators will experience longer run times and zero decline in performance as the battery discharges with forklifts powered by lithium-ion batteries.
6. Less Environmental Impact
Lithium-ion batteries have ZERO emissions and their longevity should mean less battery disposal in the future.
7. Reclaim Onsite Real Estate
Businesses can reclaim the area currently being used as a charging room for additional storage or another use.