How long does a forklift battery last?
A forklift that can easily lift and
lower heavy loads.
Many companies will be active in warehouses and premises.
Your forklift runs on batteries. How long do you think it will last?
This time, let's introduce the service life of a forklift battery.
Where do you think you can find a guide for battery replacement?
Also, we will explain about battery regeneration, so it is a must-see if you want to replace the battery as cheaply as possible.
Many companies will be active in warehouses and premises.
Your forklift runs on batteries. How long do you think it will last?
This time, let's introduce the service life of a forklift battery.
Where do you think you can find a guide for battery replacement?
Also, we will explain about battery regeneration, so it is a must-see if you want to replace the battery as cheaply as possible.
Table of Contents
- What are the characteristics and life of forklift batteries?
- What is the negative effect on the battery?
- What if the battery reaches its end of life?
- Conclusion
1. What are the characteristics and life of forklift
batteries?
This section introduces the properties
and life of forklift batteries.
If you use a forklift every day, how long will it last?
If you use a forklift every day, how long will it last?
1-1. What is the nature of the battery?
Forklift batteries use lead
batteries.
By charging here, electric energy is converted into chemical energy and stored, and then discharged again as electric energy to move the forklift.
The forklift battery can do this over and over.
The general type of battery is 12 types of 2V battery cells or 24V and 48V connected 24 units.
Forklift batteries are never cheap.
However, it will last long if you use it properly and maintain it properly.
By charging here, electric energy is converted into chemical energy and stored, and then discharged again as electric energy to move the forklift.
The forklift battery can do this over and over.
The general type of battery is 12 types of 2V battery cells or 24V and 48V connected 24 units.
Forklift batteries are never cheap.
However, it will last long if you use it properly and maintain it properly.
1-2. What is battery life?
Forklift
batteries are determined by the number of times they are charged, not by the
time of year.
According to the data released by the manufacturer, the life comes to 1200 to 1500 cycles with one cycle of charging and discharging.
In other words, if you use a forklift 5 days a week to charge each time, it will last about 5 to 6 years.
If you charge it about 1500 times, sulfation will occur on the electrode where lead sulfate crystals adhere to the electrode plate, making it impossible to charge any more.
However, if the battery is not properly maintained, it may become unusable due to electrode sulfation even after 1200 charging cycles.
The physical durability of the battery is also said to be 2000 cycles.
In other words, the service life of the battery itself is close to 10 years.
According to the data released by the manufacturer, the life comes to 1200 to 1500 cycles with one cycle of charging and discharging.
In other words, if you use a forklift 5 days a week to charge each time, it will last about 5 to 6 years.
If you charge it about 1500 times, sulfation will occur on the electrode where lead sulfate crystals adhere to the electrode plate, making it impossible to charge any more.
However, if the battery is not properly maintained, it may become unusable due to electrode sulfation even after 1200 charging cycles.
The physical durability of the battery is also said to be 2000 cycles.
In other words, the service life of the battery itself is close to 10 years.
2. What is the negative effect on the battery?
So what is the act of shortening the
battery life?
This section introduces the things that can cause battery failure.
This section introduces the things that can cause battery failure.
2-1. Drainage
The battery fluid is contained in the
battery.
Charging the battery when it is dead can cause malfunctions.
The battery fluid will evaporate gradually, so be sure to check it once every 1-2 weeks.
Especially in the summer when the temperature is high, the speed of evaporation is faster.
If you run out of battery power while riding a forklift, a warning lamp will light up and a message will be played.
If you run out of battery power while driving, refill it immediately.
However, it is counterproductive to replenish the battery fluid just by saying, "I need to add a lot".
Be sure to replenish the appropriate amount.
Charging the battery when it is dead can cause malfunctions.
The battery fluid will evaporate gradually, so be sure to check it once every 1-2 weeks.
Especially in the summer when the temperature is high, the speed of evaporation is faster.
If you run out of battery power while riding a forklift, a warning lamp will light up and a message will be played.
If you run out of battery power while driving, refill it immediately.
However, it is counterproductive to replenish the battery fluid just by saying, "I need to add a lot".
Be sure to replenish the appropriate amount.
2-2. Overcharge
If the electrolyte temperature
exceeds 50 ° C during charging, the battery will be overcharged and the battery
will hurt.
Be sure to charge below 50 ° C.
If the temperature exceeds 50 ° C during charging, stop the charging as soon as possible, wait until it becomes 40 ° C or less, then reduce the charging current and restart charging.
Even in that case, please be careful about the temperature rise.
Be sure to charge below 50 ° C.
If the temperature exceeds 50 ° C during charging, stop the charging as soon as possible, wait until it becomes 40 ° C or less, then reduce the charging current and restart charging.
Even in that case, please be careful about the temperature rise.
2-3. Over discharge
When the voltage drops below 20% of
the total capacity, the battery will be over-discharged and the battery life
will be shortened.
It is best to charge the battery when the voltage is between 30% and 35%.
Make sure to make a habit of checking the battery level after using the forklift.
It is best to charge the battery when the voltage is between 30% and 35%.
Make sure to make a habit of checking the battery level after using the forklift.
2-4. Keep the surface of the battery clean
If the surface of the battery is full
of dust, self-discharge will occur through it.
This is another factor that shortens the battery life.
Always keep the battery surface clean and wipe off any foreign objects with a waste cloth.
When using it outdoors, be careful of dust and other particles.
This is another factor that shortens the battery life.
Always keep the battery surface clean and wipe off any foreign objects with a waste cloth.
When using it outdoors, be careful of dust and other particles.
3. What if the battery reaches its end of life?
So what should the battery do when it
reaches its end of life?
This section will show you how to replace the battery.
This section will show you how to replace the battery.
3-1. Replace with a new battery
If you replace the battery with a new one, you will be
able to continue using the battery with confidence for at least 5 years.
But new batteries are very expensive.
Some things will cost nearly 1 million pkr.
Some people may say, “It's a necessary expense, so it can't be helped,” but it is quite difficult to spend nearly one million pkr every five to six years on just the number of forklifts.
Recently, there are also vendors selling original batteries made from cheap batteries from overseas.
If you want to save a little on battery cost, you can try using such a battery.
But new batteries are very expensive.
Some things will cost nearly 1 million pkr.
Some people may say, “It's a necessary expense, so it can't be helped,” but it is quite difficult to spend nearly one million pkr every five to six years on just the number of forklifts.
Recently, there are also vendors selling original batteries made from cheap batteries from overseas.
If you want to save a little on battery cost, you can try using such a battery.
3-2. Rent a new forklift
Where you rent and use a forklift,
you can replace it with a new one when the battery runs out.
However, some people may find it difficult to use a new forklift of the same type.
Also, if you can not rent the same model and rent another model, the rental fee may increase.
However, some people may find it difficult to use a new forklift of the same type.
Also, if you can not rent the same model and rent another model, the rental fee may increase.
3-3. Use the playback battery
Many companies that now use forklifts
are using regenerated batteries.
A regenerated battery is a battery that can be recharged by removing the lead sulfate crystals attached to the electrode plate.
You may wonder, Isn't that kind of a problem again soon?
However, the regenerated battery can recover the capacity up to 90% of the original battery.
So you can extend your life by another 2-3 years.
Moreover, the cost is about 1/3 to 1/4 that of a new battery.
This would save a lot of money even for companies with a lot of forklifts.
There are many companies that undertake battery regeneration.
The price will also vary.
It is easy to decide on the price, but if you play it loosely, it will cost extra.
It is safe to ask a contractor who has a good after-sales follow-up service or a warranty.
Some vendors even lend a replacement battery while the battery is being reclaimed.
A regenerated battery is a battery that can be recharged by removing the lead sulfate crystals attached to the electrode plate.
You may wonder, Isn't that kind of a problem again soon?
However, the regenerated battery can recover the capacity up to 90% of the original battery.
So you can extend your life by another 2-3 years.
Moreover, the cost is about 1/3 to 1/4 that of a new battery.
This would save a lot of money even for companies with a lot of forklifts.
There are many companies that undertake battery regeneration.
The price will also vary.
It is easy to decide on the price, but if you play it loosely, it will cost extra.
It is safe to ask a contractor who has a good after-sales follow-up service or a warranty.
Some vendors even lend a replacement battery while the battery is being reclaimed.
Four. in conclusion
Summary
- Forklift battery life depends on the number of recharges
- Be careful of water drainage / overcharge / over-discharge
- When the battery has reached the end of its life, let's try using the playback battery
Even though the economy is picking up, many companies are still trying to cut
costs.
If you use a regenerative battery, you may be able to significantly reduce the cost of replacing batteries.
Also, to make the battery last longer, give a lecture on how to handle the battery to everyone who uses the forklift.
The battery life will be shortened even if only one person uses it loosely.
Also, the life of the battery changes depending on the usage environment.
Even if you haven't recharged many times, the battery will be dead if you have to recharge it many times a day.
If you use a regenerative battery, you may be able to significantly reduce the cost of replacing batteries.
Also, to make the battery last longer, give a lecture on how to handle the battery to everyone who uses the forklift.
The battery life will be shortened even if only one person uses it loosely.
Also, the life of the battery changes depending on the usage environment.
Even if you haven't recharged many times, the battery will be dead if you have to recharge it many times a day.
Consider a replacement.
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