Why are more and more warehouses switching to lithium batteries?
In the dynamic pattern of warehousing and logistics, efficiency, reliability, and safety are crucial. As the demand for faster order fulfillment continues to grow, warehouses are increasingly turning to lithium batteries as power solutions to meet these ever-changing demands.
Excellent performance and efficiency
Compared with lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries have better performance and efficiency, especially when supplying power to warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet trucks, and picking machines. In fact, the charging efficiency of lithium batteries is as high as 99%, which is about 25% to 30% higher than lead-acid batteries. Their fast charging function also eliminates lengthy battery replacement time, making warehouse operations smoother and more efficient, enhancing workflow and productivity.
Extend service life and reduce maintenance
One of the main advantages of
lithium batteries is their long service life and low maintenance requirements. Unlike lead-acid batteries that typically require more frequent replacement, lithium batteries do not require maintenance. In addition, if used in a partially charged state, lithium batteries will not be damaged in any way, while lead-acid batteries will not be damaged. In fact, partial charging state is the main cause of early failures in lead-acid batteries.
At the same time, compared with lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries have a cycle life of up to ten times and higher durability, able to withstand thousands of charging and discharging cycles without performance degradation. This directly reduces the total cost of ownership and reduces downtime for maintenance activities.
Save space and reduce weight
Compared to lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries have a compact structure and light weight, which have valuable advantages in saving space and reducing weight in material handling applications; And lithium batteries occupy a smaller area, which can more effectively utilize the storage space in warehouse facilities and maximize the use of ground space for inventory storage or operational activities.
In addition, reducing the weight of lithium batteries helps improve the mobility and energy efficiency of warehouse equipment, making operation smoother and reducing machine wear. The reduction in weight of lithium batteries also makes them easier to install.
Enhance security
Lithium iron phosphate batteries are currently the safest lithium chemical materials. Due to the fact that LFP batteries are not cobalt based, they are less prone to thermal runaway or fire, and do not require additional cooling systems. In addition, general lithium iron phosphate batteries are also equipped with a proprietary intelligent battery management system (BMS), which can prevent overcharging, excessive discharge, temperature loss, and short circuit situations, and workers are also more protected when using lithium batteries.
The transition to lithium batteries represents a significant paradigm shift in the warehousing and logistics industry, driven by the pursuit of higher efficiency, reliability, and safety. With excellent performance, longer lifespan, space saving design, and safety advantages, lithium batteries are fundamentally changing warehouse operations and providing power for the future of logistics.
If you are planning to upgrade your material handling fleet, please contact our battery expert team, and we will help you determine the suitable battery for your specific material handling equipment needs.
