Gel Tensor batteries for cold storage operations
Supply chain provider JS Davidson faced growing operational challenges with its traditional lead-acid forklift batteries.
FREQUENT MAINTENANCE, limited runtime, and performance drops in low temperatures were impacting efficiency. The 3PL responded by approaching Exide Technologies.
Today, JS Davidson’s forklift fleet is energised exclusively by Gel Tensor batteries, including six 24V 380Ah, six 48V 750Ah and four 48V 870Ah. This transition has significantly improved operational uptime, reduced total cost of ownership, and eliminated the need for battery changes during shifts, all while supporting the company’s sustainability goals.
Following a detailed energy consultation, Exide Technologies introduced its Gel Tensor battery, a robust, maintenance-free solution, specifically designed for high-demand and cold-storage environments. Featuring a combination of the company’s renowned Tensor technology with its original Gel technology, the Gel Tensor batteries deliver consistently high performance, even in demanding conditions.
Benefits include: maintenance-free – no water refilling or cleaning required; cold-ready performance – optimised for low-temperature environments; energy savings of 20%, thanks to reduced electricity consumption; extended operational times – with fewer charging interruptions; and opportunity charging.
John Davidson said: “The Gel Tensor product has exceeded our expectations and is lasting a 16-hour shift with an eight-hour charge every day. We are finding the harder we use the product the better it performs. There is also the added benefit of no battery changes, increasing the number of pallets moved over the 16-hour period.”
This installation marks the first successful deployment of Gel Tensor technology in a cold storage facility. Four years on, every new forklift ordered by JS Davidson includes Gel Tensor batteries as standard.
