Utility/Single shift chargers
Utility/Single shift chargers
Today's generation of forklift chargers are super energy efficient, take up a smaller physical footprint and are very easy to use. Utility, single shift chargers are setup to provide a full charge daily over an 8 hour period and allowing for an eight hour cool off period for your battery. An equalization charge can be programmed to occur weekly to make sure that the battery maintains a longer life and consistent capacity.
Opportunity chargers
Opportunity chargers
Opportunity chargers are designed to increase the run-time daily to potentially cover a 2-shift operation. High output charging periods are utilized during breaks and downtime to replenish part of the battery's power. Utilizing an opportunity charging strategy requires more than just selecting the appropriate charger; a plan must be established to ensure that the battery receives an equalization charge once per week to keep from damaging the battery. MCP is here to help you design a plan that works for your operation.
Fast chargers
Fast chargers
Fast chargers provide very high outputs to quickly return a portion of the battery's power and are typically used with an opportunity charging strategy. Utilizing fast chargers also requires specialized batteries that have double cables and inter-cell connectors that can handle the increase in power provided by the charger.
Lithium-ion chargers
Lithium-ion chargers
Special chargers are needed when you are utilizing lithium-ion forklift batteries. MCP provides several chargers that can safely and efficiently re-charge your lithium batteries.
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Kimberly Clark's battery fleet management
Kimberly-Clark in Beach Island South Carolina owns and leases a fleet of 250+ batteries and 130+ chargers. KCBI maintained their battery room with a standard charge and cool rotation. This process was first managed by their forklift operators and...
Converting to opportunity charging at Valassis
Valassis was looking for a solution to free up valuable space in their facility by eliminating their battery changing area. They were also concerned with the safety of their employees changing batteries and the time required to do so.
Making battery watering easy
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