How to choose a
forklift battery: lithium battery or lead-acid battery?
There are two types of batteries for electric forklifts: lead-acid batteries (maintenance free batteries, water batteries), and lithium batteries. From the perspective of battery types, the selection of forklift batteries is not complicated, but some other factors often make it difficult for decision-makers to make a decision! For example, capacity, charging speed, cycle life, brand, price, etc., choosing a matching battery is crucial for the subsequent production and operation of the enterprise. Therefore, choosing the right forklift battery is crucial.
Nowadays, environmental protection is advocated by various sectors. With the advancement of lithium-ion battery materials, the advantages of fast charging and long lifespan of lithium-ion batteries in electric forklifts are becoming increasingly prominent. The benefits of electric forklifts are quietness and environmental friendliness, which I believe everyone can understand. Working indoors is pollution-free. At present, most of the batteries used in electric forklifts on the market are lithium batteries, and of course, there are also lead-acid batteries. So, what are the advantages of using lithium batteries in forklifts compared to lead-acid batteries?
Compared to large batteries such as lead-acid and nickel cadmium, lithium batteries do not contain elements that pollute the environment, such as cadmium, lead, and mercury, and are pollution-free. When charging, there will be no hydrogen evolution phenomenon similar to lead-acid batteries, and it will not corrode the wire terminals and battery box, making it environmentally friendly and reliable. Lithium ion batteries can be cycled over a thousand times, with a lifespan of 3-5 years and no memory effect, eliminating the need for frequent replacement.
The lithium-ion battery pack is equipped with an intelligent BMS lithium battery management and protection system, which can effectively cut off the main circuit for low battery power, short circuit, overcharging, high temperature and other faults, and can provide data feedback to the APP, allowing users to understand the battery usage in real time. The more intelligent forklift lithium battery system also has an alarm for rising temperature, which are functions that traditional lead-acid batteries do not have.
Fast charging with minimal maintenance. For special industries such as warehousing and logistics, airport freight, etc., lithium batteries can be charged using the "fast charging mode". Within 1-2 hours, the battery can be fully charged to maintain the vehicle's full load and uninterrupted operation; At the same time, after the
lithium battery is self boxed, there is no need for any special water injection, regular discharge, etc., which can greatly reduce the impact of Continued.
Lithium batteries have so many benefits, but the overall cost and cost of later replacement may exceed lead-acid batteries! Therefore, consumers should also consider long-term operating costs and make comprehensive choices when making choices.
