“Lithium batteries made it possible to switch [the company’s forklift fleet] to electric power from propane. Electric [lead-acid] batteries simply did not have enough energy before!” Facility Manager at a glass manufacturing plant. Executive … [Read more...] about Lithium Battery Benefits Become Transparent for Glass Industry
5 Ways to Avoid Pallet Mishaps
Pallet mishaps seem almost inevitable with over 6 billion units in circulation around the world. In the global supply chain, wooden pallets provide a secure base for storing and moving products and are often handled on a daily basis. While a pallet … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Pallet Mishaps
North American Lithium Forklift Battery Market
Review of the 7 most popular brands in the USA and Canada Anton Zhukov, OneCharge The major factors responsible for the growth of the global lithium market are the increasing number of applications in battery-powered equipment and the need for … [Read more...] about North American Lithium Forklift Battery Market
Railway Maintenance of Way Equipment: Lease or Buy?
As capital costs increase, leasing becomes the most favorable option By John Roberts, CEO, Railway Equipment Leasing and Maintenance (RELAM) Inc. Choosing the right equipment for railway maintenance-of-way (MOW) operations is critical, and … [Read more...] about Railway Maintenance of Way Equipment: Lease or Buy?
How to Choose the Right Forklift Battery
Choosing forklift batteries can be complicated—there are just so many options that it can be difficult to decide which factors are most important: Ah capacity, chemistry, charging speed, cycle life, brand, price, etc. If you already know what to … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Forklift Battery
Wine Companies “Press More” out of Their Forklifts with Li-ion Batteries
Author: Alex Pisarev, CEO OneCharge Lithium-ion battery technology pairs well with the wine industry, like a good Cabernet with a lamb chop. The wine business shifts with high and low seasons, which creates a challenge best met with … [Read more...] about Wine Companies “Press More” out of Their Forklifts with Li-ion Batteries
800V Batteries in Forklifts – What Are The Chances?
The world of EVs is developing every day, bringing new, more efficient, and more powerful industrial electrical equipment solutions—not only for electric cars but for industrial electric trucks. too. Growing demand and competition are pushing … [Read more...] about 800V Batteries in Forklifts – What Are The Chances?
From Ground-Breaking to Breaking Ground: Walmart Begins to Scale Local Fulfillment Centers
By Tom Ward, SVP of Customer Product, Walmart U.S. It’s clear that one of Walmart’s competitive advantages is our stores. And today, stores are transforming to serve more and more purposes – we’re using them to fill pickup and delivery … [Read more...] about From Ground-Breaking to Breaking Ground: Walmart Begins to Scale Local Fulfillment Centers
New Roller Conveyor Scale Reduces Material Handling Time
Ergonomically friendly weight scale increases operational efficiencies By Derrick Mashaney, Director of Product Development, Fairbanks Scales Product weighing in manual conveyor applications can be inefficient and time-consuming. … [Read more...] about New Roller Conveyor Scale Reduces Material Handling Time
Companies Can Increase Production With A Lithium ion Forklift Battery
In response to the COVID-19 crisis and shortages nationwide, some companies are ramping up production to quickly get products to market. As part of this production increase, many companies are moving their operations from a single shift to … [Read more...] about Companies Can Increase Production With A Lithium ion Forklift Battery