As forklift electrification becomes a higher priority for many businesses, Hyster is exploring Clean Power that tackles today’s tasks, without losing sight of tomorrow’s impact. For operations choosing to adopt electric-powered heavy-duty equipment for their industrial materials handling operations, there are new considerations.
In our latest whitepaper, "What Operations Need to Know About Servicing High-Voltage Equipment", we offer helpful advice to those evaluating the impacts of fleet electrification and cover the critical aspects of maintaining high-voltage systems in modern materials handling equipment, such as high capacity Hyster® forklifts.
As applications move towards sustainability, the adoption of higher-voltage battery systems in forklifts, ReachStackers, and terminal tractors is becoming more prevalent. These systems help meet the demanding power and charging requirements of heavy-duty applications. Yet there are important safety considerations for equipment maintenance and service that operations must understand and comply with to prevent electrical danger or injury.That is why the new whitepaper covers:
- Key safety considerations – what are the relevant safety standards and regulations for your region? And what responsibilities do you have as a result? From establishing electrically safe work conditions to implementing lockout/tagout procedures, the new whitepaper provides a comprehensive overview of the necessary practices.
- Training and certification - High-voltage maintenance is not a task for the untrained. The Hyster whitepaper outlines the various levels of certification required, from basic electrical safety training to specialised high-voltage technician qualifications, and recertification requirements.
- Practical insights and best practices - Beyond safety and training, the Hyster whitepaper offers practical insights into the day-to-day maintenance of high-voltage equipment to help operations minimise risks and secure the longevity and dependability of their equipment. It covers essential topics such as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), the role of master service disconnects (MSD), and the significance of ground fault detection systems.
Are you going electric?
The move towards electric-powered forklifts and equipment is driven by both regulatory pressures and the inherent benefits of electric systems. Zero tailpipe emissions, reduced noise and vibration, and low total maintenance costs are just a few of the advantages when a battery electric lift truck is matched to the right application. The new Hyster whitepaper explores these benefits in detail.
Your local Hyster dealer can also provide guidance around the right choice of lift truck power source for your particular operation, and support you with effectively managing your fleet of Hyster electric lift trucks.
