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Vehicle batteries suit constant charge/discharge
A range of valve regulated lead acid batteries for use in electric vehicles are designed for applications where a battery is constantly discharged then recharged.
News from Camden Electronics (19 March 2008)
Battery has 40% higher discharge capacity
Latest development in industrial valve regulated lead-acid batteries typically gives 40% extra discharge capacity over and above a standard NPL type.
News from Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) (14 February 2008)
HF power offered for self-guided vehicle fleet
User application article High frequency chargers have been installed for a fleet of 25 self-guided vehicles used by a major food manufacturer to improve performance and reliability.
News from Exide Technologies (26 June 2007)
Manage and track the movement of hazardous goods
The Chemicals Division of TDG has adapted CarrierNetOnline for tracking the movement and storage of hazardous pallets throughout their network.
News from CarrierNetOnline (22 June 2007)
Industrial traffic lights for safety and control
Sirena's traffic light beacons from Switchtec are suitable for industrial traffic control, forklift truck access, loading bays and status indication of production/manufacturing processes.
News from Switchtec (19 June 2007)
Industrial and automotive battery website updated
Yuasa Battery has updated its website, providing information on its range of batteries for industrial and automotive applications.
News from Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) ( 4 June 2007)
Truck storage mount for thermal imaging camera
e2v Technologies has announced a truck storage mount and battery charger for the Argus4 thermal imaging camera.
News from e2v technologies inc. ( 4 June 2007)
Short-term hire of forklift truck attachments
John Lamberth, Commercial Director of B and B Attachments discusses the benefits of short-term hire of forklift truck attachments at peak times.
News from B and B Attachments (15 May 2007)
High frequency charger has user-friendly interface
A high frequency 2100 HP charger has been updated with a high visibility, tri-coloured, charge status indicator, and a user-friendly interface.
News from Exide Technologies (11 May 2007)
High capacity NiMH battery packs
DMS Technologies offers a range of rechargeable NiMH batteries providing safe, reliable performance, high energy density and excellent cycle life.
News from DMS Technologies ( 7 May 2007)
Moulded corner guards protect from impacts
Manufactured from plastics materials, highly visible, bright yellow, moulded corner guards will shield both forklift trucks and vulnerable corners and pillars from impact in warehouses.
News from Hi-Lo Storage Systems (19 September 2006)
CCD camera and decoder improves scanning
A 'hands-free' CCD camera and decoder offers a low-cost solution and allows for greater processing rates in applications where packages are now scanned by hand.
News from Accu-Sort Europe (11 August 2006)
Battery servicing expanded with van fleet
Battery power technicians can now carry more equipment, which should allow them to fix even more batteries on the first visit, following investment by CMP Batteries in a fleet of new vans.
News from CMP Batteries (28 July 2006)
Health and safety station guards battery charging
Factories that maintain battery charger rooms for electric vehciles can benefit from a 'Health and Safety Station', which contains protection and emergency items to protect workers.
News from CMP Batteries (24 July 2006)
Safety gate saves space on mezzanine floors
A space saving safety gate system primarily designed for fork truck loading onto mezzanine floors to protect personnel from falling and from collision with the moving load.
News from Dale Lifting and Handling Specialists ( 7 July 2006)
Low cost safety unit introduced for forklifts
An access control and monitoring unit is a low cost system for restricting access to forklift trucks to authorised drivers only and has an integrated driver certificate monitoring facility. Brochure available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (17 May 2006)
Posters educate on traction battery maintenance
Industrial users of traction batteries are offered a series of safety posters that cover operation and maintenance instructions for lead-acid batteries, precautionary measures and care instructions.
News from CMP Batteries (24 April 2006)
Safe and simple alternative to bungees
Scott Brothers has announced the launch of Pack-Mate Kwiktwist, a giant twist tie which provides a safe and simple alternative to bungees, tie down straps and rope.
News from Scott Products (22 November 2005)
Fork fenders warn of forklift forks
Specifically designed to meet a gap in Health and Safety procedures, the Fork Fender highlights the forks of a forklift truck to prevent accidents.
News from Contact Attachments (26 October 2005)
Rugged touch-screen PC used on forklifts
The advanced features and ruggedness of a touch-screen PC makes it suitable for use in warehouses and on forklifts, construction machinery, and other indoor and outdoor vehicles.
News from DLoG (UK) (26 July 2005)
Simplifying battery charger selection
Battery charger selection will be less complex and changes to the designs will further improve reliability and reduce life costs says a suplier expanding its range to over 300 models.
News from CMP Batteries (15 July 2005)
Traction battery maker offers 'power solutions'
In a radical product/service offering that is believed will revolutionise the way the motive power battery market is supplied, a battery maker is to offer maintenance-free 'power solutions'.
News from CMP Batteries (18 May 2005)
Bulk packs of batteries offer massive savings
A comprehensive range of alkaline batteries that are 100% mercury-free and have six times the energy content of standard zinc-carbon types are offered at a competitively low price. Brochure available
News from Rapid Electronics Ltd. (16 May 2005)
Plastics guards reduce forklift structural impact
Semi-flexible, moulded plastic guards drastically reduce fork truck impact that can damage the structural integrity of racks and floors leading to health and safety issues and expensive repairs.
News from Hi-Lo Storage Systems ( 6 April 2005)
Battery charger is smaller and lighter
Single phase high frequency battery charger suits classic 'flooded', low maintenance and gel maintenance free batteries, is a fraction of the size of an equivalent conventional charger.
News from CMP Batteries ( 5 April 2005)
Advanced battery used in prototype truck
User application article Advanced Lead Acid Gel battery that has a thermal management system to keep the power pack at its optimum operating temperature is being used in a prototype delivery vehicle.
News from CMP Batteries (29 November 2004)
Wheels and castors carry materials handling loads
WDS has launched a new range of wheels and castors compiled specifically for OEM designers and Maintenance Engineers working with materials handling equipment. Brochure available
News from WDS (18 November 2004)
Reaching new heights in the charger room
Chloride Motive Power has launched an exciting new breakthrough in charger room systems.
News from CMP Batteries (12 October 2004)
Vehicle detection system is self-contained
Self-contained vehicle detection sensor/amplifier that can be surface mounted or embedded into roadways and aisles requires only a single, straight, saw cut and no external controller.
News from Banner Engineering (21 September 2004)
Let the supplier worry about electric truck power
In a new concept in battery management that is designed to take the chore of battery maintenance away from users of electric vehicles the battery supplier maintains it for its contracted life.
News from CMP Batteries ( 9 April 2004)
Intelligent tag reader tracks in real time
Set to revolutionise the efficiency and reduce the costs of warehouse distribution systems, an intelligent tag reader tracks products/objects in real time. Brochure available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (24 March 2004)
Easy-to-install roller curtain protects components
User application article Easy-to-install roller curtain is used as a closure system for protecting sequencing racks used to transport and store interior and exterior automotive components to assembly lines.
News from Conteyor Multibag Systems ( 9 September 2003)
Battery 'supercharger' improves charge capacity
A compact, battery supercharger for forklift trucks can charge most batteries in just a few hours and can cure the infamous battery "memory effect" to provide greater charge capacity.
News from NIKAD (30 July 2003)
Lead acid batteries have front access terminals
For mounting within 19 inch enclosures and suited to industrial and communication type applications, lead acid batteries have front access terminals for easier installation and maintenance.
News from IBT Power (16 April 2003)
High level walkways ease stock control access
High-level walkways can be included on vertical racking to give quick and easy access for stock control and other purposes.
News from Pro-Dek Storage Systems (16 April 2002)
De-strapper helps guard against compensation
A machine that removes straps from pallets is receiving a lot of interest because it reduces a potential hazard as well as freeing up the time of an operative.
News from Industrial Automation (15 February 2002)
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