Heavy-duty electric stackers

The 80 V traction batteries for forklift trucks from 8 to 16 tonnes are a significant cost factor for the operator, as both the purchasing costs and energy consumption are high. High battery temperatures, e.g. due to unnecessary overcharging during the charging process, damage the batteries and reduce their service life.

Process optimisation also plays an important role for the operators of larger forklift trucks. For example, changing the battery too early should be avoided wherever possible, as this can take up to 30 minutes and is impossible without a crane or a second forklift truck. Similarly, different shift patterns with corresponding utilisation of the battery pool have a significant influence on the cost effectiveness of the forklift truck system.

The savings potential for large traction batteries by harnessing the power of perfect charging technology is especially high. Fronius battery charging systems with the Ri charging process help the user in two ways. Firstly, the cool and ultra-gentle charging dramatically increases the service life of the expensive traction batteries. The user benefits from longer driving times and has to purchase replacement batteries less frequently. Secondly, Fronius devices reduce overcharging to a minimum, making energy consumption substantially lower. This guarantees significant cost savings, especially for batteries with a high capacity.