FEATURE GENERATORS, BACKUP POWER & BATTERIES A step in the direction of
increased sustainability F
M Logistic, an international provider of storage, transport and packaging
services, relies on a fleet of electrically- powered forklift trucks with charging technology from Fronius at its storage and distribution centres in Poland. The company aims to reduce CO2
emissions, exhaust particles and noise pollution through the use of vehicles with hybrid, electric and LPG drives. Around 600 of these are in use at FM Logistic in Poland alone, often running around the clock and many of the forklift trucks reach 5,000 operating hours per year. In order to reduce costs, in 2014, FM
Logistic contacted battery charging technology specialist, Fronius. With the battery charging systems from the latest Selectiva generation, the Austrian company developed a solution for charging traction batteries for intralogistics operations in a more efficient and gentle manner. The Selectiva devices with the new Ri
charging process offer a key advantage: while other charging processes follow fixed characteristics and thus convert a considerable amount of the energy used
process is gentler due to less warming of the battery during charging, which means that its capacity is retained over a longer time period,” explains Kaleja. FM Logistic now uses Selectiva chargers
in different power categories across various sites in Poland. They can be used flexibly to charge different batteries and a clear display shows the user at a glance if and for how long the connected battery has been fully charged. “It is of particular importance that the
into heat ineffectively, this process works according to the effective inner resistance (Ri) of the connected battery, which is dependent on the battery’s age, temperature and state of charge. “Every charging process takes place
according to an individual characteristic,” explains Mateusz Kaleja, technical consultant at Fronius Perfect Charging. “This reduces overcharging and minimises energy losses.” Reduced energy consumption not only lowers the operating costs for the forklift truck fleet, but also CO2 emissions. “The charging
New open frame inverter generator
The new high output Clarke IG3500F inverter generator is suitable for trade and leisure use, providing a stable, ready source of electrical power. It is suitable for commercial environments, construction sites and more.
It delivers a 3,400W max output and 3,200W continuous
rated power via 2x230V AC and 1x12V/8A DC outputs. It also features an easy start four-stroke, 5.5HP, 208cc engine with an Eco throttle system for greater fuel efficiency. With reduced running costs and a minimum noise level of
only 96dB, it also features a handy fuel gauge. Featuring ‘Sine Wave Technology’ it ensures the delivery of
clean and stable power, vital when running sensitive electrical/electronic equipment such as televisions, computers and laptops. It is housed in a fully protective steel frame with a large 15-litre capacity fuel tank with a run time of up to eight hours at a three-quarter load. Machine Mart is a specialist supplier of tools and machinery
with a growing network of 66 superstores nationwide.
www.machinemart.co.uk
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Mateusz Kaleja, technical consultant at Fronius, (left) and Mariusz Gajek, technical director CE at FM Logistic are satisfied with what has been achieved so far
batteries have time to cool down,” adds Mariusz Gajek, technical director CE at FM Logistic. “This extends their service life considerably.” The device selects the optimum setting for the characteristic automatically, so the employee simply has to connect the battery, reducing operating faults. “Energy consumption has gone down by up to 30 percent compared to the systems we used to use. Not only that, we need to replace the costly batteries less frequently.”
www.fronius.com
Power distribution specialist releases new product catalogue
ide Systems has released a new sales catalogue for its range of engineered solutions. Available to download from the company’s website, colour coded sections of the catalogue cover applications including: changeover systems, low voltage systems, single point and site power distribution, polyethylene
power distribution, generator connection points, and DS2 distribution. Several condensed case studies appear throughout the catalogue, each
showcasing a different type of engineered solution that ide Systems manufactured to meet the specific requirements of the customer. These include projects delivered for Good Hope Hospital, based in Birmingham, and ACC Liverpool, an events campus encompassing several venues in the area — including the Echo Arena. “There is rarely a one-size-fits-all solution to electrical problems,” explains
Matt Collins, business development manager at ide Systems. “For example, one of the case studies in the catalogue looks at Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham, which required an upgrade to its existing electrical services. In order to complete the upgrade, the hospital required a 1,000A three phase and neutral LV switchboard housed in a GRP enclosure that needed to fit the existing foot print and utilise the existing cable trenches, to minimise additional ground work costs.” ide Systems
www.idesystems.co.uk
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