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FORKLIFT TRUCKS
sustainability of their warehouse operations. However, the best power option will always depend on the particular application’s needs. When matched with certain applications, lithium-ion battery powered lift trucks can support efficiency warehouse operations, all while emitting no tailpipe emissions. Lithium-ion batteries, compared to conventional lead acid batteries, have higher energy density. This means more energy in the same space if needed. Lithium-ion batteries can also support opportunity charging. Operations can charge the truck’s batteries fast and frequently, over break times for example. Lithium-ion batteries may also last longer, meaning less waste and environmental impact from battery disposal and replacement. Unlike conventional lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries also require no off-gassing or watering, and there is no risk of acid spills.
RIGHT-SIZING FLEETS FOR PEAK DEMAND It can be a challenge for industrial manufacturers to adapt to the seasonal and cyclical fluctuations in demand for their products. Flexible and scalable equipment can help industrial manufacturers adjust their storage capacity and materials handling
capabilities to cope with peaks in demand. Short-term hire, for example, allows
industrial manufacturers to rent additional forklifts or materials handling equipment for a specific period of time, such as a few weeks or months, to meet temporary or unexpected peaks in demand. This can provide a cost-effective and convenient way to access the latest technology and equipment without committing to long-term contracts or capital expenditure. Short-term hire can also help industrial manufacturers avoid downtime, maintenance costs, and storage fees associated with owning excess equipment. Another way to right-size a warehouse fleet is to purchase used lift trucks that have been
refurbished and tested to ensure quality and reliability. Used trucks can offer a lower initial cost and a faster return on investment than new trucks, while still providing high performance and efficiency. This may also help bring equipment into the fleet fast, where global supply chain challenges may otherwise mean a short wait for new equipment. Telematics on warehouse equipment can also
help provide insights and data on performance, utilisation, and fleet maintenance. This may help industrial manufacturers optimise their fleet size by identifying underused or overused equipment, so that fleets can be right-sized to match changing demand.
TOUGH AND READY - IN THE FACTORY OR THE WAREHOUSE With many factors affecting industrial manufacturers, there will be a need to change and adapt to cope with changing conditions, demands and expectations. Keeping operations up and running from the shop floor to the store will depend on tough and reliable lift trucks. Hyster trucks are the backbone of many gritty
industrial manufacturing applications. Speak to a local Hyster dealer for more advice.
Hyster
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