A well-matched lift truck power source can have significant impact on many aspects of operations, including higher productivity and lower operating costs. It’s worth businesses re-evaluating today’s power options to get the most from their forklift fleet.
In this blog, the experts from Hyster share seven factors to consider when choosing your ideal power source.
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- Total operating time: The number of shifts in the operation and the travel distance of the lift trucks have a big impact on which power sources are best. A single-shift or light-duty application may not require as much demand from a truck as a 24/7 heavy-duty environment.
- Maintenance costs: Regardless of power source, all forklifts have some level of planned and unplanned maintenance. Depending on the application, a lift truck may need maintenance on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. However, some power sources have higher maintenance requirements than others.
- Operating temperatures: Some power sources are rated to handle refrigerated and frozen applications or high-temperature environments. Other power options are rated for smaller ranges of moderate temperatures.
- Available space: While some power sources require space for storage and maintenance, other power sources need very little space for activities like refuelling.
- Operator involvement: Operators have a significant impact on forklift efficiency. Consider if the organisation has well-trained operators and an environment of good charging habits, or undisciplined workers with inconsistent charging habits
- Electric grid dependence: Forklift power sources have varying levels of electrical dependence, so it’s important to consider the dependability of the electric grid in the area the trucks will be charged. Harmful emissions: In the case of outdoor applications or large, open facilities with great ventilation, emissions and other combustion by-products may not be a problem. However, clean environments have strict emissions requirements to avoid contamination.
Powering your Possibilities in heavy duty applications
A well-suited lift truck power source may help maximise productivity, minimise operator involvement, reduce maintenance costs, and eliminate unplanned downtime.
With the assistance of Hyster® Power Match Experts, address the complexities of today’s power needs and implement your ideal power source.
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