Pulp Paper & Logistics
LOGISTICS 9
Lithium-ion batteries carry Yale’s trucks into a second century
with a range extension using lithium-ion batteries. In 1920, Yale & Towne
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introduced its first electric forklift truck to the materials handling market. With this release, alongside a wide range of new materials handling equipment, the Yale brand was born. Electric and alternative power
systems have since played an important part in the history of Yale: ● In the 1930s Yale developed power steering, centre-control trucks, caster steering and the use of high heat-resistant Class-H silicon insulation in electric motors.
● In 1964, Yale introduced
ale is celebrating a centenary of producing electric trucks for logistics operations
the first Silicone Controlled Rectifier (SCR) in a fork lift truck.
● A new generation of electric counterbalance trucks were introduced in 2009.
“As a company we are incredibly
proud of our heritage and reaching this 100-year milestone is something that all of our employees, clients and customers can be proud to be associated with,” said Iain Friar, Yale brand manager for the EMEA region. Previously available through
Yale’s Special Engineering Department, lithium-ion batteries are now available as standard across its electric truck range, from counterbalance forklift trucks up to 5.5t to warehouse rider and pedestrian trucks. The use of lithium-ion helps users optimise multi-shift
Yale is celebrating 100 years of manufacturing electric trucks
applications by eliminating the need for replacement batteries and battery change-overs. “Use of lithium-ion batteries has seen rapid growth over recent years. Greater numbers of customers are finding this battery
technology commercially viable,” said Ivor Wilkinson, solutions manager at Yale, adding that sectors including the paper and pulp industry reap the rewards of utilising a single battery for a multi-shift operation.”
July/August 2020
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