The lithium ion forklift battery is poised to revolutionize the materials handling industry

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The lithium ion forklift battery is poised to revolutionize the materials handling industry

Jul 01, 2019

The lithium ion forklift battery is poised to revolutionize the materials handling industry. And when you compare the pros and cons of the lithium battery vs. lead acid battery for powering your forklift or fleet of lift trucks, it is easy to understand why.

The biggest reason is that the potential cost savings are enormous. It’s true that lithium forklift batteries do cost considerably more than lead acid batteries, but they last 2-3 times longer and create dramatic savings in other areas that guarantee you a significantly lower total cost of ownership.

Here are some of the key advantages that make powering your electric lift trucks with lithium batteries a smart decision:

Dramatic cost savings

Lower total cost of ownership

Longer life span

Longer warranties

Safer operations

Faster, more efficient charging

No need for a battery room

Less down time Let’s take a closer look at some of the major advantages of powering your fleet with state-of-the-art lithium battery technology.
Dramatic cost savings:
Because lithium ion batteries last so much longer than traditional lead acid batteries, the cost savings begin to add up quickly and end up being substantial over the much longer life span of this game-changing forklift power source.

Other factors that contribute to a more cost-efficient warehouse operation include:
Far less money spent on energy for charging batteries
Less time and labor expended by workers swapping out lead acid batteries
Less time and labor spent maintaining and watering lead acid batteries
Less energy wasted (a lead acid battery burns off 45-50% of its energy in heat, while a lithium battery loses only 10-15%)

Worker safety:
Hydrogen fumes and “acid splash” are a health and safety concern for workers maintaining lead acid batteries. Risks include sulfuric acid contacting their clothing, skin or eyes. Though not always adhered to, OSHA guidelines call for nearby eyewash stations and for workers to wear personal protective gear (goggles, rubber or neoprene gloves and aprons). Such potential health and safety hazards are eliminated when using lithium batteries.

No battery rooms required:

Due to the space needed for charging and the risk of spills and fumes, most companies that run multiple forklifts powered by lead acid batteries handle the time-consuming recharging tasks by dedicating some of their valuable warehouse space to a separate, well-ventilated battery room.

Opportunity charging:

So-called “opportunity charging” (or charging forklift batteries when opportunities arise; for example, during breaks or in between tasks) is one of the great advantages of lithium batteries. However, the same practice will significantly shorten the life of a lead acid battery.

Longer warranties:

Lead acid batteries must be meticulously maintained, according to the manufacturer’s specifications, to remain in compliance with warranty protections. Lithium batteries are essentially maintenance free and are covered by longer warranties.

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The lithium ion forklift battery is poised to revolutionize the materials handling industry