Lithium Benefits For Material Handling Applications
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries provide a number of benefits over lead-acid and other lithium batteries, including increased discharge and charge efficiency, a longer life, and the capacity to deep cycle while preserving power. Similar to other applications, lithium solutions for material handling provide warehouses streamlined operations, increased productivity, and cost savings. Long-lasting lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are by far the greatest option for powering your machinery, including pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and other items.
Benefits Of Lithium Batteries For Material Handling:
1. Tolerance for varying temperatures
2. Increased Lifespan;
3. Productivity
4. Securer Technology
5. Make long-term financial savings
6. Requires no upkeep
The fact that lead-acid batteries need a lot of maintenance is a significant disadvantage. Daily watering is necessary, and acid leaks are unavoidable. Regular lead-acid battery maintenance and monitoring may be time-consuming and unpleasant. Lithium batteries made on LiFePO4 need no maintenance. There is no need to add water or remove acidic buildup from cables, connectors, battery caps, or other pieces of equipment. This is made possible by the integrated Battery Management System (BMS), which makes sure that the battery's charge and health are always at their best for any given application. Utilising a lithium power source in your warehouse may save expenses and save time since it doesn't need routine maintenance.
Tolerant to Temperature
For areas with cold climates or refrigerated warehouses where equipment will be used, battery selection is even more crucial. The health and lifespan of typical lead-acid batteries may be harmed by the cold. Lead-acid batteries' efficiency and useful capacity are dramatically reduced below 32°F, giving just 70–80% of their claimed capacity at that temperature, compared to lithium batteries, which operate at low temperatures 2.5 times more efficiently. At 32°F, they can function with very little loss and provide 95–98% of their capacity. A smaller range of appropriate charging settings is also available for lead-acid batteries. Lithium batteries retain their performance levels in cold environments, and many battery packs are created specifically to be utilised in colder climates with on-board heaters to avoid any performance difficulties.
Enhanced Life
The ability to increase cycle life is one of the main benefits of using lithium batteries in your material handling equipment. Compared to lead-acid batteries, which normally only provide 300–500 cycles, rechargeable lithium batteries may cycle 5,000 times or more. As a result, you won't have to buy new batteries, which will save you money and time. Lithium batteries' prolonged life might contribute to a warehouse's continued smooth operation and increased productivity. The LiFePO4 technology is more durable not just because of its chemistry, but also because, unlike lead-acid batteries, poor charging or watering do not dramatically diminish the life of lithium. In actuality, LiFePO4 batteries are not at all harmed by partial states of charge.
Run Time Expansion equals Productivity Gain
At any rate of discharge, lithium batteries are effective and provide 100% of their rated capacity. Since lithium does not experience a voltage drop over the whole discharge cycle, your equipment will continue to operate and lift as quickly at the conclusion of the shift as it did at the beginning. During a shift, lead-acid batteries endure a voltage drop and often lose 20% of their power. Using lithium batteries with maintained power during discharge, operators will be more productive for longer periods of time. Additionally, lithium batteries usually charge in just half the time!
Improved Technology
LiFePO4 batteries not only perform well, but they are also fundamentally secure. Safety becomes the norm with chemistry designed with unique safety safeguards, such as a battery management system (BMS) that guards against over-charge, over-discharge, over-temperature, and short circuit circumstances. Lithium batteries are also safer for your staff since they don't need them to swap out heavy lead-acid batteries, putting them at danger for harm, equipment damage, or acid spillage.
Total Ownership Cost
Although lithium batteries have a greater initial cost, when you evaluate their cost over life, they may potentially save your company money. Compared to lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries have a lifespan that is up to 10 times longer. Less frequent battery changes result in lower labour and replacement expenses. When you do the math, you'll discover that the total cost of ownership is far cheaper than with equipment powered by lead-acid batteries. This is particularly true for businesses that operate on several shifts. Long-term value of lithium batteries increases as a result of these savings. More than 1,000 Hyster® and Yale® electric lift trucks now use lithium batteries from BENWEI, which has a successful track record.
Medium format lithium batteries from BENWEI provide all of these dynamic benefits in addition to additional benefits that are unique to them. Users of equipment may have a more "hands-off" experience thanks to the interactive features and reliable, high-quality design of the InSight SeriesTM batteries. Pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are just a few examples of the material handling equipment that may use the clever InSight 24V UL-certified lithium battery. This GC2-sized standard solution is ready for installation and does not need the "opportunity charge" that lead-acid batteries sometimes need. Operators are not required to stop, charge, or wait in order to fulfil their job. Furthermore, BENWEI offers the ability to customise batteries, allowing third-party manufacturers to include them into their own products.
With all the advantages lithium offers, it is unquestionably a better power source than conventional lead-acid batteries. Are you prepared to upgrade to BENWEI lithium batteries for material handling equipment to streamline your operations? One of our IT specialists will get back to you if you contact us.
