Maximise Your Forklift Efficiency With Li-ion Batteries

Maximise your Forklift Efficiency

RoyPow is the lithium battery supplier for Hyundai High Performance Forklifts Australia’s electric forklifts. RoyPow is a global brand with a subsidiary in Australia. They specialise in the research and development and manufacturing of new energy solutions, in particular lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems. RowPow has proved to be an outstanding partner in maximising the performance of our electric forklifts. More and more businesses are making the move to lithium to reduce emissions and reduce the ever-growing cost of fuel.

Lithium batteries compared lead-acid batteries

There are so many advantages compared to lead acid batteries, such as fast charging, you can fully charge the 480 amp battery in less than 2 hours, and the ability to opportunity charge, you can charge it as you would your smartphone, so on your coffee break or over lunch. They also have longer life cycles, Li-ion batteries have been designed to withstand 3500+ deep cycle charges and can last as long as 10 years, compared to lead-acid where you’d be lucky to get two or three years. It also comes with a five-year warranty.

They are ideal for the Australian climate, with a working temperature range of -20 to 55 degrees celsius. So it can easily withstand the higher temperatures we experience here, but if you need to run your truck in a freezer, it will be good too. All batteries come with a heating pad to ensure they operate normally in freezing temperatures. Also if you are working in a hazardous environment or if something occurs like a collision or short circuit, our batteries won’t explode and are non-flammable, making them ideal for unstable or high-risk working conditions.

How environmentally friendly are Li-ion batteries?

Many customers, especially in Australia, are asking about earth-friendly options. Lead-acid batteries are extremely polluting as they contain heavy metals, and the acid, which is self-explanatory, is toxic. But our lithium batteries contain iron phosphate and are therefore non-toxic and non-contaminating.

Recycling lithium batteries

Recycling is a big business with huge potential. The opportunity with these batteries is that after a 10-year life cycle, they will still have 80% of their capacity remaining. It may not be suitable for use as a motive battery, but it can be used for storage. There is already a high demand for “end of life” batteries for storage, such as in farms.

Warehouse requirements for the regular usage and charging of lithium batteries

Although 32 amps are recommended to maximise the benefits of the battery, it also works if you only have 20 amps. Our smart charger comes with a touch screen where you can set the top current and cap current coming into the battery, allowing you to use the entire system in a 20 amp setup.

Do small operations/warehouses need to upgrade facilities to optimise battery usage?

No, if you are renting a warehouse, it’s not necessary to upgrade the whole system. Simply inform your Hyundai dealer of your operating environment, and they will pre-set the charger to your specifications before you receive your portal.

What if a warehouse has voltage fluctuations, how does this impact the charging hours?

Fluctuations do not affect the charging hours but a pulse-like fluctuation will affect the desired lifespan of the battery. However, our smart charger communicates with the BMS (Battery Management System) in the battery and has protection features such as Low Voltage Protection and Short Circuit Protection.

How do you troubleshoot issues with the battery?

It’s extremely simple. All batteries come with a touch screen called the BDI (Battery Discharge Indicator) gauge attached to the BMS. The last page on the gauge shows the forklift information. So if the battery isn’t working and the LED shows a red colour, it means there is something wrong with the battery. Users can take a picture of the last page and send it to our technicians, and we will be able to diagnose what is wrong with the battery based on that information.

Hyundai Forklifts Mackay

At Hyundai Forklifts Mackay we help many business owners find the right forklift for their operation. We have a great range of forklifts for hire or sale.

For more information on our forklifts or to discover which forklift is ideal for your requirements, contact Andrew or Steve today on 07 4955 5336.