Focus on batteries, battery handling
By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 6/1/2006
Rugged wash cabinet
With all stainless steel construction, wash cabinets are designed for long-lasting dependability in battery charging rooms. The rollers' stainless steel shafts rotate in the bearing frame, eliminating roller bearings in the harsh cleaning environment of the wash cabinet. The two panel door makes these cabinets fit into areas with overhead obstructions as low as nine feet. The door is easy to maintain and the multi-directional air and water nozzles allow for adjustment for a variety of batteries.
Materials Transportation Company
800-433-3110
www.mtcworldwide.com
Six-volt battery has 200 Ah capacity
The PS-62000 battery is for pallet jacks and walkie stackers. The six-volt, sealed lead acid battery has a nominal capacity of 200Ah at the 10-hour rate and external dimensions of 12.05 inches long , 6.61 inches wide, and 8.74 inches high. The height over the terminals is 9.98 inches. Weight is 64 pounds.
Power-Sonic
619-661-2030
www.power-sonic.com
Keep batteries in peak condition
PowerPulse uses the battery's own energy to help prevent sulfation buildup and related causes of battery failure. Sulfation buildup occurs as lead sulfates form on the battery plates during the normal charge/discharge cycles. Using patented ReNew-IT Pulse technology, PowerPulse collects a small amount of energy from the battery, reconditions it, and then returns it to the battery as a pulsating DC current. The current re-energizes and removes the lead sulfate deposits from the plates, then returns them to the battery acid as active electrolyte. Power-Pulse is small, weatherproof, and easy to install.
PulseTech
800-580-7554
www.pulsetech.com
Automated watering extends battery life
With this single-point watering system, manual filling of batteries is a practice of the past. The system eliminates the labor-intensive task, acid spills, corrosion, over or under filling, and battery life due to poor maintenance. The system consists of a series of interconnected valves, which replace battery caps. Once installed, these valves never have to be removed from the battery. When the built-in level indicator shows "low," the user simply connects the system to a water source via the lead tube and quick connect coupling.
Battery Filling Systems
877-522-5431
www.batteryfillingsystems.com
Decrease downtime, increase dependability
Available in 35-160 Ah positive models, Deka D series batteries provide up to 1600 Ah (at a six-hour rate) of dependable power and require fewer non-productive change-outs, reducing downtime. The batteries pass through 250 quality control checks to ensure consistent quality, raising productivity.
East Penn Manufacturing
610-682-6361
www.eastpenn-deka.com
Battery and charger system are matched
The Legacy Battery & Gold Series battery and charger system protects against the effects of overcharging, overheating, and excessive water usage. That extends battery life, reliability and power output. In addition, the matched units guard against undercharging, which can lead to loss of capacity. A single-point watering system is standard. Diagnostics automatically track battery performance and inform operators of error conditions. Because charging is managed and terminated accurately, AC energy costs are lowered.
Douglas Battery
800-368-4527
www.douglasbattery.com
Fast charge industrial battery
The Express fast charge battery accepts more amps faster while managing the heat created so that the battery is not damaged. Thicker cables carry higher current for increased charge acceptance and reduced heat. Standard equipment includes watering systems as well as dual cables and connectors designed for ease of connection to Express fast charges.
EnerSys
800-538-3627
www.enersys.com
Power up for heavy-duty applications
Liberator batteries offer users the freedom to choose the best level of power, performance, and reduced maintenance for medium- to heavy-duty lift truck applications. Designed to deliver consistent, reliable power using round tubular positive plate technology, Liberator batteries achieve 1,800 cycles when operated to 80% depth of discharge (DOD). The battery is also designed to achieve a 45-day or 90-day watering interval (depending on the type of SCR charger used). Available in 85, 100, and 125 Ahr positive plate sizes result in battery heights of 22.63, 25.63 and 30.5 inches, respectively.
GNB Industrial Power
630-862-2200
www.gnb.com
Single-point watering system
The Millennium single-point watering system replaces the battery's existing vent caps with patented valves that are interconnected with tubing that fills all cells from a single remote location. Each valve independently shuts off water flow to the cell when the proper electrolyte level is reached, allowing the batteries to be filled properly. The valve is capable of working independent of water pressure (3-35 psi), allowing use of any water supply. The new valve includes a built-in water barrier to block the propagation of a flame front entering adjacent cells in the event of accidental gas ignition.
Flow-Rite Controls
616-583-1700
www.flow-rite.com
Five-fold plate wrap increases longevity
With a five-fold positive plate wrap to ensure consistent performance throughout a battery's life, C-Line batteries deliver consistent power and a longer life. The five-fold wrap reduces the shedding of active material. A tapered-grid design maximizes the cross-sectional area for greater current handling capability, higher battery capacity, and maximum long-life capacity. The grids are reinforced to prolong conductivity. The plate support system and sediment notches combine to increase reliability. A self-leveling bridge spreads material evenly at the bottom of the cell to prevent short circuits.
C&D Technologies
215-619-2700
www.cdtechno.com
RFID-enabled stretch wrapper
An RFID-enabled stretch wrapper provides real-time, case-level visibility to wrapped loads. The Q-300 stretch wrapper has a Symbol Technologies XR400 RFID reader and wireless bridge mounted inside the mast and Symbol AN400 area antennas on adjustable brackets attached to the roll carriage. The load rotates past the antennas multiple times during wrapping to provide reliable and complementary read points. The reader is active only when the machine is wrapping and wireless transmission of tag data from the wrapper to the warehouse management system.
Lantech
800-866-0322
www.lantech.com
Verstaile hand lift truck
An all-in-one transporter, lift, positioner and workbench, the Mule is small enough to fit through a 28-inch doorway and folds up to store away in tight spaces. It is electronically powered and runs on an off-the-shelf battery that can be recharged in six hours and provide about 125 lift cycles. It has a screw-driven lift, which eliminates many maintenance issues and costs.
Beyond Products
203-874-5329
www.beyond-products.com





















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