Maintaining a System of Forklift Battery Management and Rotation

Your warehouse's fleet of forklift batteries is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. In fact, the forklift battery makes up an incredible 30% of the overall cost of owning and operating forklift truck!

Despite this, a shocking number of forklift batteries are significantly under or over utilized due to the warehouse having an inadequate system of forklift battery storage and rotation in place. On average, 30% of batteries will be under-utilized and 20% over-utilized, without the correct forklift battery management system. As a result, these batteries rarely last the full duration of their optimal lifespan, which is around 6,000 hours.

Is your warehouse's battery room management system as effective as it should be? If you're noticing that forklift battery lifespans are lacking, it might be time to consider the benefits of investing in forklift battery management software.

Here are three ways you can improve your warehouse efficiency with the right battery management software:

Longer forklift battery life

As stated before, battery management software can help prevent over- and under-utilization in your forklift battery fleet. The best forklift battery management software employs a first-in, first-out system that selects the next battery for use based on how long it has spent on the storage rack. This helps ensure that all batteries are utilized equally, preventing problems like corrosion and overheating, ultimately optimizing the lifespan of every forklift battery.

Real-time updates and reports on battery maintenance needs

Another huge benefit of battery management software is that it closely monitors the maintenance requirements of all forklift batteries, providing real-time alerts whenever a battery needs to be washed, watered or equalized. This helps guarantee that every battery receives the routine maintenance it needs for optimal performance and lifespan.

Reduced costs

Because battery management software effectively prolongs the lifespan of each forklift battery, you will have to replace each forklift battery much less frequently, saving your warehouse thousands of dollars each year and enhancing the overall productivity and efficiency of each battery.

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