Bigger batteries. Bigger challenges?
There is a growing trend to replace IC trucks with heavy duty electrics. These larger electric trucks need larger batteries, together with chargers capable of charging them efficiently, quickly and reliably.
There is a growing trend to replace IC trucks with heavy duty electrics. These larger electric trucks need larger batteries, together with chargers capable of charging them efficiently, quickly and reliably.
The new forklift is the latest step on the company’s journey towards offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021.
Terry Kendrew, Managing Director at Impact Handling takes a look at the new Stage V legislation and the choices facing IC engined lift truck users.
Hazardous materials experts Chemstore have launched the Electrovault, a dedicated lithium-ion battery storage unit which can be tailored to an individual company’s needs.
As the leading UK authority on forklift matters, the Fork Lift Truck Association is often the go-to place for members of the public with pressing lift truck queries.
The manufacturer says the benefits of the technology can be considerable – ‘rapid charged, no emissions, with high productivity and efficiency’.
Industrial Battery and Charger Services (IBCS) is to showcase its product and service portfolio at IMHX 2019.
Fronius UK is returning to IMHX, the UK’s largest exhibition dedicated to the logistics, supply chain and manual handling industries.
Narrow Aisle launched the Flexi LiTHiON range of lithium powered articulated reach trucks at CEMAT in spring 2018 and the lithium product range is becoming a popular choice for a number of specific customer groups.
As manual handling is such a major contributor to work days lost through injury, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has highlighted the benefits of electric hand pallet trucks in reducing strain on the workforce.
ECOBAT has developed a charger app that allows customers to connect their chargers to any mobile device – android or iPhone – and remotely undertake numerous actions to ensure the charging procedure is optimised to its full potential.
Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, is to create six industry zones on its huge 658 sq m stand at IMHX 2019 (Hall 19, Stand 19G80).
The provider of intralogistics solutions will share equity with BMZ in the new JV which will be known as KION Battery Systems.
The new Agile pallet truck is said to be one of the fastest on the market, reaching a maximum of 5km/h with 100% battery operation to provide a safe and accurate materials handling solution delivering improved productivity, health and wellbeing for operators.
EnerSys will showcase the latest advances in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) motive power battery technology for material handling applications at IMHX.
As one of the leading UK suppliers of Bulk LPG and LPG Cylinders, AvantiGas is a key partner for businesses throughout the country to ensure their forklift truck fleets are running optimally.
Narrow Aisle – the VNA materials handling solutions specialist – recently hosted a series of distributor open days at its UK Flexi manufacturing plant in Great Bridge, West Midlands.
The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling all entries for the annual prestigious event to be held on Saturday 21st March 2020.
The Lucas CSM range from Ecobat Industrial is a robust solution well matched to high demand applications.
The case for smart power management in electric lift truck fleets in a world of warehouse digitisation.